Abbey Veterinary Centre

11/10/2025

🐾✨ Mango the Marvel! ✨🐾

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming the gorgeous Mango for her vaccination and microchip, and what a brave little lady she was! Not a flinch, not a fuss, just pure feline grace and courage.

She stole our hearts with her cuddles and curious charm, and we’re so proud of her for taking it all in stride.

Thank you for being such a superstar, Mango, we loved seeing you today! 💛🐱

10/10/2025

🎆 Firework Sound Desensitisation Evening – Who’s Interested? 🎆

With firework season fast approaching, we know this can be a stressful time for many of our furry friends 💥🐶🐱

Our amazing behaviour nurses Jo and Vikki have run several Firework Desensitisation Evenings in the past — and they’ve been a huge success! 🌟 These sessions are designed to help pets (and their owners!) prepare for the loud bangs and flashes ahead, using gentle sound exposure and practical coping tips.

We’re thinking about holding another session soon, and we’d love to know who’s interested!
💬 Comment below ⬇️ if you’d like to come along or want to find out more.

You don’t need to be one of our clients to attend — everyone is welcome! ❤️

Let’s help make this firework season a calmer one for our pets 🎇

07/10/2025

🐾 Sharing with love from our friends at Haygate Vets🐾

Meet Wendy and Tottie — two beautiful adult cats who are patiently waiting for their furever home 💕. These gentle souls have so much love to give, and Haygate Vets are hoping to find them a family who’ll cherish them as they deserve.

We know how powerful our community can be when it comes to giving pets a second chance. Could you be the one to offer Wendy and Tottie a safe, loving place to call home? Or perhaps you know someone who could?

Let’s help these gorgeous girls start their next chapter — full of cuddles, comfort, and companionship 🏡🐱.

📣 Please share far and wide. Every share brings them closer to the home they’ve been dreaming of.

Its rehoming time! 🏘🥰

These 2 beautiful girls were brought into us at the start of July after being found as strays. Much to our surprise, Wendy was heavily pregnant and ready to give birth to 4 beautiful baby kittens!

Wendy and Tottie have been inseparable from the very start, and Tottie (as auntie of the year), helps her sister take care of the 4 crazy kittens when mom life gets a little too busy!
We are hoping to rehome them both together, now that the babies are officially weaned and learning how to be crazy cats!

If you would like to adopt Wendy and Tottie, please contact us on 01952 223122, where we will send you an adoption application form.
PLEASE NOTE - We will NOT be taking requests or enquires over message, comments or posts.
We try to rehome our strays fairly and as suitably as possible. Please understand that we receive a very high number of adoption forms, meaning that not everyone applying will be successful.

07/10/2025

🥺✨ Eddie the Sausage Dog has officially mastered the art of the biscuit stare. Those eyes? Pure poetry. One glance and you're handing over the treats like your life depends on it.

This little chap has brightened up our days with his wiggly joy, soulful gaze, and snack-seeking determination.

Let’s show him some love, because every team needs a biscuit-powered morale booster like Eddie 💛🐾

05/10/2025

🛑 Leave it! — The lifesaving cue every dog should know 🐾

Whether it’s a dropped pill, a chicken bone on the pavement, or a squirrel darting across the road, the “leave it” cue can be the difference between danger and safety.

Teaching your dog to pause, resist, and redirect their attention builds impeccable impulse control, a cornerstone of emotional regulation and lifelong wellbeing. It’s not just about obedience; it’s about helping your dog become a confident, thoughtful individual who can make good choices even in exciting or stressful moments.

💡 Dogs with strong impulse control are:
- Safer around hazards and distractions
- More relaxed in busy environments
- Better at greeting people and other dogs calmly
- Easier to train and more enjoyable to live with!

“Leave it” is a gift of trust and clarity. It says: I’ve got you. You don’t need to chase, grab, or worry, i will guide you through making the right decision.

Want to teach this powerful cue step by step?

Comment **“leave it”** below and we will post a how to video, that’s clear, kind, and effective 🐶✨

04/10/2025

🐾 Stormy Snuggles & Safety Tips from Yours Truly, Luna🐾

Well, well, well… Storm Amy is huffing and puffing like she wants to blow the whole dog park down! With weather warnings flying about like leaves in the wind, I’ve decided to swap my usual long walkies for a cosy duvet day. You’ll find me curled up with my favourite blanket and trusty squeaky toy. 🌧️🧸

But just because I’m indoors doesn’t mean my brain goes on snooze mode! My hooman’s got a whole menu of rainy-day enrichment lined up to keep me mentally wagging:

🦴 Hide and Seek - She hides my favourite toy and I sniff it out like a detective on a biscuit mission. This is my favourite of all games!

🌿 Snuffle Mats - Like a treasure hunt for treats—my nose gets a workout and my tail gets the zoomies.

🧩 Puzzle Games - I twist, nudge, and paw my way to victory (and snacks), it’s a great reward when I get to them!

🎾 Ball Pit Bonanza - If you’ve got the space, dive in! Who says ball pits are just for kids?

🎓 Trick Time - We practice new tricks or polish old ones. Today’s goal: perfect my “wave” without accidentally smacking the treat bowl 🙈

💤 Safe and uninterrupted sleep - after all these activities I need time to sleep and process all the fun I have been having, so my hooman kindly allows me to rest peacefully, in my favourite bed with calming music playing in the background.

Top Tip - My hooman’s clever enough to rotate my toys so they stay exciting. One day it’s Mr. Fox, the next it’s Mr Octopus 🐙 . Keeps me guessing, keeps me happy!

⚠️ Storm Safety Sniffs:
- We stay indoors—no heroic hiking in howling winds.
- Windows and doors are shut tight (no surprise gusts or flying frisbees).
- I’ve got a safe, quiet space to retreat to if the storm gets too shouty.
- My collar and microchip are up to date, just in case.
- And we are very careful with candles - if we need them, they are kept well up out of reach, and out of the way of my sweeping tail!

So if you’re feeling the stormy blues, take a leaf out of my pawbook: snuggle up, stay safe, and keep those brains busy. Duvet days are underrated, and enrichment is the secret sauce to a peaceful snooze. 🐶💤

Stay dry, stay cosy, stay safe and give your furry friends an extra cuddle from me.

Love,
Luna 🐾💕

28/09/2025

🐾✨ Ever noticed that tiny flap on the outer edge of your dog’s ear? No, it’s not a secret snack pouch (though Luna did check). It’s called a Henry’s pocket, or more formally, the cutaneous marginal pouch. And yes, it’s as mysterious as it sounds!

👂 Modeled here by our very own Luna (ear model, and snack enthusiast), this curious little fold isn’t just found in dogs, it’s also present in cats, foxes, and some other mammals too. Nature loves a good design quirk!

🔍 What’s it for? The jury’s still out! Some theories suggest it helps funnel sound, especially high-pitched frequencies. Others think it might reduce wind resistance for animals with upright ears. Luna’s theory? It’s where she stores her wisdom. And maybe a bit of biscuit dust.

💡 Fun fact: Because it’s a little tucked-away nook, Henry’s pocket can sometimes trap dirt or mites, so don’t forget to give it a gentle clean during ear checks!

So next time you’re cuddling your furry friend, take a peek at their ears and give a nod to Henry, whoever he was, for this delightful anatomical mystery. 🐶🐱💕

27/09/2025

💜 Lilly’s Spa Day & Squirrel Surveillance 💜

This lovely lady Lilly popped in for her regular mani-pedi, because tip-top nails are a must when you're part of the Healthy Pet Club! As a proud member, Lilly enjoys unlimited nail clips on the house, keeping her paws polished and her stride confident.

But don’t let the pampering fool you… Lilly holds a very important title in her household: “Wildlife Watch” Chief Officer🕵️‍♀️🐾. Just check out her official badge in the photo! She’s on high alert for any suspicious squirrel activity, those twitchy-tailed troublemakers don’t stand a chance under her watchful eye.

Whether she’s patrolling the garden or enjoying a paw-dicure, Lilly is the definition of grace, grit, and good grooming. We love seeing her and salute her service to backyard security!

🦴💅

26/09/2025

🦜🏴‍☠️ Nurse Seren’s gone full pirate mode today… but not for buried treasure!
She’s wielding one of our most peculiar but well used pieces of kit.

🎥 Check out her TikTok debut and see if you can guess what this mysterious contraption is really for.
Hint: it’s not just used in veterinary practice…

Any guesses? Drop them below! 🦷🐾🧠

26/09/2025

🐾 Golden Years & Golden Memories🐾

Meet Stepper, a distinguished gentleman of 13 years, and living proof that the golden years are just that: golden ✨

Stepper is a beautiful black Labrador whose name carries a story close to his family’s heart. He was named after their favourite place in Cornwall, the breathtaking Stepper Point. Here he is, sitting proudly, paws planted, with Stepper Point in the background. Handsome as ever, and clearly in his element.

His posh name? Aero, his Kennel Club title. But to those who know and love him, he’s simply Stepper. And if you haven’t already stumbled across his very own page, you’re missing out on a treasure trove of tail-wagging adventures and joyful snapshots. He’s still out exploring with his amazing pawrents, soaking up life one happy moment at a time.

We adore stories like this, they remind us how deeply our pets are woven into the fabric of our lives. Their names, their quirks, their journeys… they’re not just companions, they’re family.

25/09/2025

🦷🐾 Clemy & Lola: Two tails, one terrific friendship!

Today we had the pleasure of seeing Clemy for her final dental post-op check—and we’re thrilled to say she’s been officially signed off! Her recovery has been fantastic, and she’s bounced back with all the sparkle and sass we know and love 💫

Joining her for moral support (and a few extra cuddles) was her bestie Lola. Not that Clemy needed much encouragement, these two absolutely adore coming to see us, and we can confidently say the feeling is mutual! 💕 Their wagging tails and happy faces always brighten our day.

Well done, girls, you’ve both been superstars! Enjoy your well-earned holiday in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 with the rest of your pack 🐶

24/09/2025

🌟 Star by name, star by nature🌟

This radiant soul came in for her routine bloods to check her thyroid levels.

Believe it or not, Star is 19 years young. Her gentle purrs and affectionate cuddles lit up our morning, reminding us just how precious these golden years can be. Nurse Jo just couldn’t help but get a little Star cuddle 🤗

Hypothyroidism is a common condition in older cats, but with regular vet visits and careful monitoring, we can help them stay comfortable, content, and full of life.

Star, you truly are a star, thank you for the snuggles 🥰