Vets4Pets Swansea

03/09/2024

🔸 Pain Awareness Month 🔸

Arthritis is a painful disease caused by wear and tear of a joint which makes movement difficult and sore.

Most dogs will develop arthritis within their life but can be at a higher risk if they are overweight, have a previous joint injury or do a lot of hard exercise.

Common signs of arthritis are:
🟠 Difficulty climbing stairs
🟠 Resting more than usual
🟠 Slow or stiff movements after waking, rest or in cold weather
🟠 Licking at a joint

02/09/2024

Did you know that we offer home delivery for flea and worm treatment ❔

Contact us on WhatsApp to place your order today - 07700151343 📱

*your pet must have had a health check with the vet in the past 12 months*

29/08/2024

❗️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ❗️

A member of the public has sadly brought a deceased cat into us, found on Fabian Way.

The cat is a castrated tabby male without a microchip.

If you think this may be your cat, please contact us on 01792 461217

28/08/2024

🌳 Woodland Trust 🌳

We are proud to support the Woodland Trust in their mission to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.

Follow this link to learn more about the work they do: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/

28/08/2024

🌈 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈

Join us today in remembering our pets who walked with us for a short time but whose memories will stay with us forever

Feel free to share a photo or a story in the comments below

26/08/2024

🐕 National Dog Day 🐕

Celebrate your dog on this special day by sharing a photo of them in the comments below and tell us why they are the best!

23/08/2024

🟣 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🟣

Just a reminder of our opening hours this bank holiday weekend ☀️

Saturday 24th August: 9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 25th August: CLOSED
Monday 26th August: 9:00am-12:30pm

If you require emergency assistance when we are closed, contact Vets Now on 01792 775572 ☎️

22/08/2024

🐈 Cats Protection Neutering Scheme 🐈

We are proudly supporting Cats Protection and their local Abertawe branch as they launch their new and improved neutering scheme, focused on reaching those cats most in need.

Cats Protection have for many years supported the local community in neutering their cats. It is important to neuter cats for many reasons, especially if they like to explore their garden and local area. Neutering your cat can not only prevent unwanted pregnancies but also reduces the risk of cat fights leading to injury and the spread of feline diseases.

To find out if you and your cat are eligible for the neutering scheme, please email [email protected] or telephone the Abertawe Cats Protection branch on 0300 012 0291.

For more information about the Cats Protection neutering scheme, please visit www.cats.org.uk, alternatively, please contact one of our surgeries where a member of our team will be happy to help

We are the UK’s leading cat charity. We help an average of 157,000 cats and kittens every year. With your support, we can help even more.

21/08/2024

Garfield had his castration surgery with us this week which was slightly different to a routine castration as he had a retained testicle - meaning it hadn't dropped.

The surgery went well and Garfield came back to us today for a post-op check. He had managed to escape his buster collar so the vet suggested a medical suit to stop him getting to the wound.
These are a great alternative for dogs and cats after surgery! 🐕🐈

We're pleased to say that Garfield is doing well and should be able to take the suit off after his final post-op check next week.

21/08/2024

💊 Bank Holiday Medication Orders 💊

Today is the last day to order to ensure you receive the medication before the bank holiday weekend!

WhatsApp us on 07700151343 📱
or
Call us on 01792 461217 ☎

20/08/2024

🟣 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🟣

We are working reduced hours over the bank holiday to allow our team to enjoy the long weekend - and hopefully sunny weather ☀️

Saturday 24th August: 9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 25th August: CLOSED
Monday 26th August: 9:00am-12:30pm

If you require emergency assistance when we are closed, contact Vets Now on 01792 775572 ☎️

19/08/2024

👩‍🎓 Back to School 👩‍🎓

It is important to prepare your dog for any changes in your routine, like the kids going back to school 🐕

Here are some handy tips to get your dog ready for a routine change ⬇️

16/08/2024

💊 Bank Holiday Medication Orders 💊

Don't forget to order your pet's medications in time for the bank holiday!

Orders placed after Wednesday 21st August may not be ready until Tuesday 27th August 📆

WhatsApp us on 07700151343 📱
or
Call us on 01792 461217 ☎

15/08/2024

🟣 National Check the Chip Day 🟣

Ensuring your pet’s microchip details are up to date is vitally important – if your pet goes missing you will be reunited using the details on the chip 🐕

Check that your details are correct today! 🐈

If you do not know how to do this, contact your vet and they will be able to talk you through the process ☎️

02/08/2024

☀️ Heat Stroke ☀️

It is important to know the signs of heat stroke during these hotter months ☀️

Here is a handy guide on what to look out for and some tips for keeping your dog cool ☀️

31/07/2024

☀️ Sunscreen Safety ☀️

Did you know that you can buy sunscreen that is safe to apply to your cat? 🐈

The diagram below shows where you can apply during the hotter months ⬇

29/07/2024

💚 Health Care Plans 💚

We offer a range of preventative health care plans for your dog, cat or rabbit 🐕🐈🐇

Give us a call or follow this link for more information: https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-plans/

24/07/2024

🏖 Beach Safety 🏖

Days out at the beach are a must during the summer, especially with our dogs! 🐕

Ensure you have the best day making memories by following these quick and easy tips ⬇️

Don't forget to share photos with us of your beach fun!

22/07/2024

🐌 Lungworm 🐌

Lungworm is a parasite that can be fatal to dogs if ingested

Symptoms include but are not limited to:
◼️ Coughing
◼️ Changes in breathing
◼️ Upset Tummy
◼️ Weight Loss
◼️ Pale gums

If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, give us a call on 01792 461217 ☎️

Follow this link for more information: https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/dog-advice/lungworm-in-dogs/

20/07/2024

☀ Heat Stroke ☀

Remember to keep an eye on your dog during these summer months as heat stroke can be fatal! 🐕

Here is a handy guide on what temperatures are safe to take your dog outside and when you should keep them in 🌡

18/07/2024

☀️ Sunscreen Safety ☀️

Did you know that you can buy sunscreen that is safe to apply to your dog?

The diagram below shows where you can apply during the hotter months ☀️

16/07/2024

🏆 BVRA Veterinary Receptionist of the Year Award 🏆

Nominations are closing tomorrow so this is your last chance to nominate one of our receptionists!

Use the link below to nominate them for the Veterinary Receptionist of the Year Award:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VROTYA2024

12/07/2024

🥳 Happy Birthday 🥳

Join us in wishing Rukia a very happy 1st birthday today! 🎂

She is just one of the cats owned by our nurse Kirsty, who has nicknamed her Ruckus 🐈

11/07/2024

📱 Contact us on WhatsApp 📱

Did you know that you can contact us on WhatsApp to order your pet's medication?

You can also send us photos and make payments as well 📸

Add us to your contacts today: 07700151343

05/07/2024

❗️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ❗️

There are major road closures around Parc Tawe this weekend, starting today (Friday 5th July) due to the Air Show.

If you have an appointment, please make sure you leave plenty of time to get here as delays are expected.

Please follow this link for more information on the road closures: https://www.walesnationalairshow.com/information/roadclosures/

29/06/2024

❓Do you know the signs of heat stroke?❓

It’s important to remind yourself of the signs of heat stroke as the weather starts to warm up ☀️

Make sure to keep your dog cool throughout these warmer months and ensure they have plenty of water 💧

If your dog is showing any of these signs, contact your vet ☎️

21/06/2024

❗️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ❗️

There are major road closures around Parc Tawe today and tomorrow due to the World Para Series. If you have an appointment, please make sure you leave plenty of time to get here as delays are expected.

Please follow this link for more information: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/specialeventsroadclosures?lang=en

19/06/2024

🏆 BVRA Veterinary Receptionist of the Year Award 🏆

There is only a month left to get your nominations in for Veterinary Receptionist of the Year!

Follow the link below to nominate our amazing receptionists:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VROTYA2024

20/05/2024

🐾 National Dog Rescue Day 🐾

Do you have an awesome rescue dog?

We’d love to hear the story of your dog’s second chance - post a photo and let us know in the comments below ⬇️

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: “Rufus 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: “You 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.”

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."

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."

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."

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."

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

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."

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.”

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."

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!"

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."