Malthouse Vets

02/04/2025

Callie might just be the most photogenic little sausage ever! 😍✨

I had such a great consultation with Callie’s owner yesterday—it felt truly collaborative. We put together a veterinary care plan she felt confident in, bonded over our shared love of New Zealand, and wrapped up with some heartwarming feedback about the practice.

She told me we’ve got it ‘just right’—the perfect blend of modern technology and that warm, small-team feel. Music to my ears! 🎶🐾

02/04/2025

Sneak peak of some of the images captured by GLH Photography at our Open Day on Saturday 📸😊

01/04/2025

*Caution, sad post*

Black Male Entire Cat Found Deceased

A black, unneutered male cat has sadly been found deceased near Leacross, by the bus stop opposite the turning for Spring Lea Fisheries.

If you believe he may be yours, please contact the practice on 01743791246 or email [email protected]

30/03/2025

Happy Mothers Day to all the animal mums! Thank you for everything you do for them. They really appreciate it.....honest 😅

29/03/2025

Very excited for this from Help At Hand Dog Training & Behaviour ...it's going to be so useful for our lovely clients and patients 😍

28/03/2025

We Absolutely Love Dogs!

Just putting that out there! Because we care so much about their well-being, we've decided that our OPEN DAY tomorrow will be a *DOG-FREE EVENT*.

Did you know it takes 18 positive experiences for a dog to forget a single negative one? With our narrow waiting room and lots of unfamiliar dogs in one space, it could lead to stressful situations—and the last thing we want is for any pup to have a bad experience at the vet!

We hope you understand and appreciate our decision.

See you all tomorrow!
Nat & the team x

27/03/2025

How gorgeous are these drawings by 😍

We decided as a team that it would be nice to have staff pets for these portraits, to keep on brand with our personal community feel. Can you guess who belongs to who?

27/03/2025

✨ OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY! ✨
📅 11 AM - 1 PM

Join us for a fun-filled day at the practice!

🐾 Coffee & Cake ☕🍰
🐾 Special Guests: Whitley Crest Doggy Day Care & Help At Hand Dog Training & Behaviour
🐾 Kids’ Activity Station 🎨
🐾 Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Practice Tours 🏥🐶🐱
🐾 £10 Voucher for Your Next Visit! 🎟️

We can’t wait to welcome you—see you there!

Nat x

27/03/2025

Please contact our friends at The Animal Health Centre if you know who this lovely girl might be 😍

26/03/2025

At Malthouse Vets, we take our responsibility not only for the health of our patients but also for the broader challenges in both animal and human health. One of the most pressing issues we face as a species is antibiotic resistance, and we all have a role to play in combating it! If left unchecked, infections that were once easily treatable could become life-threatening for both us and our pets.

Antibiotics are not harmless—they can disrupt the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut, leading to unintended health consequences.

As a result, we may no longer prescribe antibiotics in cases where we once would have. This video explains why, and why, in some instances, the best treatment is no treatment at all. I believe in open, informed discussions between vets and pet owners, and I will always take the time to explain why I may choose not to prescribe antibiotics for your pet—because ultimately, it’s in their best interest (and potentially yours too).

What can you do?

✅ Understand that antibiotics aren’t always the answer—they won’t help with conditions like vomiting, diarrhea, or sneezing. Avoid pressuring for them.
✅ Follow the prescribed treatment correctly—if antibiotics are necessary, always complete the full course as directed.
✅ Dispose of unused antibiotics safely—bring any leftovers back to us for proper disposal.

Together, we can make a difference.

Nat
Practice Owner & Vet

25/03/2025

Lunchtime emergency! Ned came in after eating two grapes—something that can be highly toxic to dogs and lead to Acute Kidney Injury. We quickly ran blood tests to check his baseline levels, induced vomiting (spot the guilty evidence in the last picture!), and prescribed activated charcoal to absorb any remaining toxins. To help him feel better, he also received an anti-sickness injection. Wishing Ned a speedy recovery! 💗

Bonus points to Katie for holding his ears back and Ned for aiming his vomit into the provided litter tray 😀

24/03/2025

19/03/2025

Beautiful dog walk with Kathryn and Louise from followed by a delicious lunch at 💗

Our practice ethos of Community and Connection is about ourselves, clients and pets....but it also extends to fellow local businesses.

Also.....any excuse for food, right 😅

Nat x

18/03/2025

HI.

Whether you’re new to this page or have been with us for a while, I thought it was time to reintroduce myself!

I’m Natalie – Veterinary Surgeon and proud owner of Malthouse Vets. I took over the practice in 2017 and have since poured my heart into making it the best experience possible for both you and your pets. I've invested in myself to become an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine and, of course, in our wonderful Grade II listed building. This means we can provide top-quality veterinary care in a beautifully renovated, characterful building that’s full of history.

Before Malthouse, I worked at a fast-paced practice where consultations were rushed, and I rarely had time to connect with clients and their pets. As a naturally chatty person, I found it frustrating not being able to build those relationships and soon realised it wasn't for me. When I found Malthouse, I knew it was different. Here, we take the time to get to know you and your pets, creating a welcoming and personal experience. That’s what makes this practice so special to me.

Getting to know my clients and their pets is one of the best parts of what I do—but I also think it’s just as important that you know me! So, here are a few fun facts:
🎷 I play the saxophone
🐻 I have a (healthy?) obsession with bears
🏃‍♀️ I love trail running and craft ale – though not at the same time!

I’d love to catch up with familiar faces and welcome new ones too, so why not come along to our Open Day on Saturday, 29th March at 11 AM? Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just getting to know us, it’s a great chance to stop by, say hello, and see what makes Malthouse so special.

Let me know in the comments if you’ll be popping in for the Open Day – looking forwards to catching up with you all over a 'proper' cup of Yorkshire Tea and some cake ☕️🎂

Independent practice located in a beautifully renovated Malthouse focusing on personal, high quality care 🐾💗

If you want to join the Malthouse family we can be reached by all the normal contact routes below, or even better pop in and meet us!

17/03/2025

✨ Meet Bruce! ✨

Bruce came to us with a sore ear, so we took a sample and ran it through our state-of-the-art Imagyst machine. The results? Malassezia, a type of yeast that’s normally found on the skin but can cause problems when it overgrows.

We performed an ear flush under GA, and Bruce soaked up lots of post-procedure cuddles from Veterinary Nurse Natalie and Nursing Assistant Katie! ❤️

He’s now on antifungal and steroid drops, and we’ll check in on him in two weeks.

‼️ Ear infections are often a sign of an underlying issue, like allergies. The best way to get a lasting result? Identifying and addressing the root cause while keeping up with good ear care—under your vet’s guidance!

I always tell my clients at the start of this journey: Make sure you like me, because we’ll be seeing a lot of each other!

— Nat x
Practice Owner & Vet