Vets for Pets Rugby & Rugby Central

Vets for Pets Rugby & Rugby Central Vets for Pets Rugby and Rugby Central, where pets come first. Come see us today and discover what sets us apart from other veterinary practices!
(30)

Rugby | T: 01788 816 117 | E: [email protected] | A: 213 Bilton Road, Rugby CV22 7DY

Rugby Central | T: 01788 545 970 | E: [email protected] | A: Inside Pets at Home, Technology Drive Retail Park, Rugby CV21 1GB

Welcome to Vets for Pets Rugby and Rugby Central, where we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality care for your furry friends. Our team of experienced veterinarians, nu

rses and staff offer a variety of services, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, dental care, and more. We pride ourselves on our compassionate approach to veterinary medicine and our commitment to ensuring that your pets receive the best possible care.

Remember, remember the fifth of November... Fireworks continue this week and while they may look pretty they can cause s...
05/11/2024

Remember, remember the fifth of November...

Fireworks continue this week and while they may look pretty they can cause some pets anxiety. Check out our in-practice displays or book a nurse appointment to help support your pet if they find this a stressful time.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4edBXqr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

It's National Pathology Week. At Rugby and Rugby Central we run lots of tests every single day to help diagnose and trea...
04/11/2024

It's National Pathology Week. At Rugby and Rugby Central we run lots of tests every single day to help diagnose and treat your pets. See of our in-house lab – and a sediment screen run on a urine sample. It means we can better identify and treat the cause of any infection and ensure your pet gets the best possible care.

REMINDER: It's firework season! With Diwali and Guy Fawkes' night in the next few days, check out our in-practice displa...
01/11/2024

REMINDER: It's firework season! With Diwali and Guy Fawkes' night in the next few days, check out our in-practice displays or book a nurse appointment to help support your pet if they find this a stressful time.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr

Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970

Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

It's just a few hours until  . Here are some of our pets dressed up, ready to celebrate. Check out Koopa as a pumpkin an...
30/10/2024

It's just a few hours until . Here are some of our pets dressed up, ready to celebrate. Check out Koopa as a pumpkin and Ronda Meowsey decked out in bat wings.

Our Student Veterinary Nurse Naomi had the perfect companion when she dressed as a witch, with her black foster kitten Minnie.

And Terzo the cat didn't even need a costume to pretend to be a seal!

Share your pet's fancy dress pics below.πŸŽƒπŸ§™πŸ•·οΈ

!

Brothers Marshall and Marley got lots of cuddles from our Client Care Advisor Erin and Student Veterinary Nurse Emma. Th...
29/10/2024

Brothers Marshall and Marley got lots of cuddles from our Client Care Advisor Erin and Student Veterinary Nurse Emma. They came in for their first vaccination and microchip appointments.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr

Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970

Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

Want to help your senior pet live a good life for longer?You can, with everything from regular health check-ups to tailo...
28/10/2024

Want to help your senior pet live a good life for longer?

You can, with everything from regular health check-ups to tailored advice from our pet nurse experts. Just book an appointment with us at our Senior Pet Nurse Clinic today for the special price of just Β£15.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr

Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970

Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

T&Cs apply.

Sully was back visiting us. Last time he came in he'd eaten a Belgian bun. They can be poisonous to dogs so we gave him ...
25/10/2024

Sully was back visiting us. Last time he came in he'd eaten a Belgian bun. They can be poisonous to dogs so we gave him medicine to get it out of his system.

This time Sully came in for routine flea and worming treatment. Whatever the reason for us seeing your pets, we're always here for them - and you.

It's fireworks season!  Check out our in-practice displays or book a nurse appointment to help support your pet if they ...
23/10/2024

It's fireworks season! Check out our in-practice displays or book a nurse appointment to help support your pet if they find this a stressful time.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

21/10/2024

Aero was very content after his castration. Look at those paddy paws 🐾
For more on the best age to get your pet neutered go to https://buff.ly/3C1MlEa.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

The extremely bouncy Merlin and Goose came to see Naomi, our Student Veterinary Nurse, for a parasite medication weigh-i...
18/10/2024

The extremely bouncy Merlin and Goose came to see Naomi, our Student Veterinary Nurse, for a parasite medication weigh-in. These delightful brothers had lots of cuddles and brightened the whole waiting room.

Puppies need monthly weigh-ins so they get the correct dosage of parasite treatment to match their growth rates.

17/10/2024

We want to apologise if there is a delay in your pet getting their medication. There is an issue with our national supplier. They are looking to resolve this as soon as possible.

If you have any concerns please contact us on 01788 816117 for Rugby and 01788 545970 for Rugby Central.

Did you know we use multimodal pain relief for all our surgical patients? This ensures your pet is as comfortable as pos...
16/10/2024

Did you know we use multimodal pain relief for all our surgical patients? This ensures your pet is as comfortable as possible throughout the whole process.

Whether it's sedation for a haircut or for a major orthopaedic operation. Each anaesthetic is tailored for the individual pet we see.



Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

What a pair of ears! πŸ₯° Willow was seen by Vet Eda for her first vaccination and microchip. Find out when your puppy need...
14/10/2024

What a pair of ears! πŸ₯° Willow was seen by Vet Eda for her first vaccination and microchip. Find out when your puppy needs their jabs here: https://buff.ly/3UaZ5yz

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

No, it's not the moon! πŸŒ• This is one of the many tests we run every single day. It's a sediment screen on urine, shown u...
12/10/2024

No, it's not the moon! πŸŒ• This is one of the many tests we run every single day.
It's a sediment screen on urine, shown under the microscope.
We use this method to help identify bacteria, crystal formation, blood cells and/or other cells that may be present in the urine, causing problems to our patient. It helps us choose the right course of treatment for urinary tract infections or other urinary issues.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

Bella the Great Dane came in for a check-up. As she's an older girl, it's important she comes to see us regularly. She g...
10/10/2024

Bella the Great Dane came in for a check-up. As she's an older girl, it's important she comes to see us regularly. She got cuddles from our Veterinary Care Assistant Kirstie.

You can book your pet in today.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

Did you know you could save over Β£300 on routine health care with our Complete Care Plan?If you have a dog, cat or rabbi...
08/10/2024

Did you know you could save over Β£300 on routine health care with our Complete Care Plan?

If you have a dog, cat or rabbit, the plan is designed to work alongside and complement pet insurance, so our patients get the best preventative treatment, as well as expert care, when they need it.

Our Complete Care health plans cover annual vaccinations, as well as providing preventative, year-round treatments tailored to pets. These include protection against fleas, worms, ticks and lungworm (for dogs). They also give access to consultations with our expert vets and other great benefits and discounts.

Find out more about our plans, including Junior for puppies and kittens or Plus for more comprehensive cover here https://buff.ly/486Rsz1.

Or talk to one of our staff members today to see how much you could save. For Rugby call 01788 816117 or for Rugby Central call 01788 545970.

πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ Rugby Central is 9 today! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚Our colleagues were super busy today treating patients, but don't worry they didn't miss...
08/10/2024

πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ Rugby Central is 9 today! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚

Our colleagues were super busy today treating patients, but don't worry they didn't miss out on cake πŸ˜‹

Huge thank you to all our clients, pets and wonderful colleagues, we wouldn't be here without you πŸ₯°

We'd love to see photos of any 9yr old Pets πŸ• 🐈 πŸ‡

07/10/2024

Sadly a deceased male black cat has been found on Marlborough Road. He's not been neutered. Please contact our Rugby branch on 01788 816117 if you think he might be yours.

Our Lead Vet Marcin gives Marshmallow the bunny a 'pet' talk before taking a nasal swab because she has respiratory prob...
06/10/2024

Our Lead Vet Marcin gives Marshmallow the bunny a 'pet' talk before taking a nasal swab because she has respiratory problems. These kinds of tests are so important, as they mean we can more accurately treat your pet's illnesses.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

05/10/2024

Sadly a deceased male cat has been found. Domestic short hair tabby and white adult, neutered. He was found near Starbucks in Rugby and had no chip or collar. If you think he might be yours, please call 01788 545970.

Siblings Oreo and Snicker, aged 17 weeks, came in for their spay and castration operations, as well as very important mi...
05/10/2024

Siblings Oreo and Snicker, aged 17 weeks, came in for their spay and castration operations, as well as very important microchip implants.

They'll need vaccinations and flea treatment over the next few months.

Our Complete Care health plans cover annual vaccinations, and year-round preventative treatment tailored to your pet. These include protection against fleas, worms, ticks and lungworm (for dogs).

Call us today for more information: 01788 816117 (Rugby) or 01788 545970 (Rugby Central).

Our emails are currently down at Rugby Central (inside Pets at Home). We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused,...
05/10/2024

Our emails are currently down at Rugby Central (inside Pets at Home).

We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, please bear with our team whilst we try to get this resolved.

If you have tried to contact us in the last two days we will get back to you as soon as possible.

It's well and truly  . Did you know conkers can be dangerous for your pet? Not only can they cause blockages if swallowe...
04/10/2024

It's well and truly . Did you know conkers can be dangerous for your pet? Not only can they cause blockages if swallowed, they also contain a chemical called aesculin, which can be toxic to dogs if eaten. https://buff.ly/3XSe01S.

If you're worried about your pet book in today.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

Cocker Spaniel Freya came in for her first set of vaccinations, at nine weeks old. 🐢 🐾 Find out more about vaccinations ...
28/09/2024

Cocker Spaniel Freya came in for her first set of vaccinations, at nine weeks old. 🐢 🐾
Find out more about vaccinations here:https://buff.ly/3XzKLkb.

Book online: https://buff.ly/4dbfSZr
Book by phone: Rugby 01788 816117 or Rugby Central 01788 545970
Book by WhatsApp: Rugby 07446882567 or Rugby Central 07888871734

Jenson is going to the Fox Red Labrador meet-up tomorrow. It's at Jeremy Clarkson's pub - The Farmer's Dog in Burford. T...
27/09/2024

Jenson is going to the Fox Red Labrador meet-up tomorrow. It's at Jeremy Clarkson's pub - The Farmer's Dog in Burford. They're hoping to become record holders with Guinness World Records.

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: β€œRufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: β€œYou get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six...
18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – ki...
16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly ...
07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last ...
27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiothera...
26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon ...
07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve ...
05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health ch...
03/01/2024

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health check at Vets4Pets Penzance.

Astrix, who's four, is part of a menagerie of six snakes, bearded dragons and six dogs belonging to veterinary nurse Lowenna, who works at the practice, and her partner Mark. The team looked at Astrix's eyes and mouth and checked his breathing to rule out any respiratory infections and also checked his scales.

Lowenna said: "He got a clean bill of health, he was absolutely fine and everyone had a turn holding him. Asterix is quite reserved, a little bit shy usually. He did really well when he came in as everyone wanted to touch him and he was like 'okay I quite like the attention.' Astrix has got a lovely big set-up at home. He's quite a big boy, weighing in at nearly 10 kilos, so the vivarium is more than seven foot long. We have a reptile room and he has the run of it. He has a large bucket of water too if he ever wants to submerge himself."

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston   say was "impeccably calm" when she wa...
02/01/2024

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston say was "impeccably calm" when she was rushed in for emergency injury after hurting her eye in a freak accident.

Sherpa's owner Caroline was taking Sherpa for a walk when Sherpa caught her eye on a stick as she went exploring a bush. She was quickly admitted into surgery where she received X-rays and, after a two-hour procedure by practice owner Dr Adam, aided by nurse Erin, the stick was removed. Adam said: "Sherpa was amazingly tolerant following an extremely random occurrence. It was astonishing." Sherpa didn't lose her sight and is now making a great recovery.

Caroline said: β€œWe were suddenly thrown into the worst living nightmare, it was absolutely horrifying. It’s truly a miracle what Adam and the team achieved from the moment they answered our call for help. They gave us hope."

This little Christmas cracker is Molly, who survived against the odds and gave birth to three premature puppies after be...
24/12/2023

This little Christmas cracker is Molly, who survived against the odds and gave birth to three premature puppies after being brought in to Vets for Pets Cirencester as a pregnant stray with severe injuries from a fight with other dogs.

Martina, who owns the practice, said: ”It was really touch and go and we thought Molly might not make it. The team treated mum first, got her on a drip and stabilised her before successfully managing to deliver the puppies – two boys and a girl – by caesarean section."

Molly, who's a Cairn Terrier, and her three pups are recovering well at home with Martina. β€œAs they needed 24/7 care I took them home and emptied the whole spare bedroom so there was a nice, warm and comfortable quiet place for Molly and her puppies. I was attached to her for the first five days – my husband Matt even brought food up to the bedroom for me as I stayed there all the time. It was really hard work but it was all worth it. They’re absolute darlings and doing really well now – mum is already brave enough to go on dog walks.”

Martina says Molly will continue living with her in the future, and the puppies will be adopted when they are stronger.

This beautiful buzzard is on the mend after undergoing surgery on a broken wing at Vets4Pets Newmarket after he was hit ...
19/12/2023

This beautiful buzzard is on the mend after undergoing surgery on a broken wing at Vets4Pets Newmarket after he was hit by a car.

A member of the public rescued the buzzard and brought him in to see if the team could help. After a successful operation and five days of recuperation he's ben taken to The Raptor Foundation rehabilitation centre to continue his recovery.

Practice manager Natalie said: "We put him under general anaesthetic and performed orthopaedic surgery. We'll see him again next month to see how he's progressing and then hopefully he'll be released back into the wild. We wish him a speedy recovery as he's such a handsome chap.”

Address

Inside Pets At Home, Technology Drive Retail Park
Rugby
CV211GB

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441788545970

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Vets for Pets Rugby & Rugby Central posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Vets for Pets Rugby & Rugby Central:

Videos

Share

Category

Nearby pet stores & pet services


Other Veterinarians in Rugby

Show All