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Vets4Pets Thurrock, Inside Pets at Home, Lakeside Retail Park, Weston Avenue, Thurrock (2025)

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28/08/2025

🐶 🐶 Look at this gorgeous duo!!!! Meet Clubber and Hulk … these little boys are Chow Chow puppies and are currently only 13 weeks old.

Both boys were absolute stars on their first visit with our vet Alex. A health consult took place and both boys have been brought upto date with their flea and worming control.

Clubber and Hulk’s owners signed upto our Complete Care Plans where the flea and worming products are included as part of that plan.

We offer a variety of different Care plans to suit your pets, whether they are puppies, kittens or senior pets.

If you would like to know more about the Care Plans we offer, please pop in and speak to one of our receptionists who will talk you through all the benefits. Or if you would like to speak to one of our receptionists, please call us on 01708 689 950 ☎️

26/08/2025

🐾 🐶 Did you know that today is International Dog Day?! … We would love to see your furbabies - pop a photo in the comments to celebrate our best friends! 🐶 🐾

19/08/2025

💖 🐾 Meet Nelly!! … Look at those gorgeous eyes!! Nelly recently spent the day here with us as she had issues with her knee.
After a consult with our vet, it was discovered that Nelly had a knee condition.

A Trochleoplasty was performed.

With a flat groove it is a lot easier for the kneecap to dislocate. What is a trochleoplasty? A trochleoplasty aims to deepen the groove. A thin amount of bone is taken away from underneath the groove to allow a flap to be formed and pushed down to deepen the groove.

Big procedures like this are undertaken at our branch here in Thurrock by our Vets.

Nelly was a superstar whilst here and definately earned her gold star! 🌟

Nelly is currently on strict rest at home with her pawrents and although it is not the ideal scenario for Nelly as she just wants to be active - it is crucial to to help her heal properly.

Nelly we wish you a speedy recovery, keep being brave on your crate rest and we look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️‍🩹

14/08/2025

🩵 🐹 🩵 We have reached Thursday and it isn’t quite the weekend just yet but how about a little smile to brighten your day courtesy of Martin!! …

Martin is a 6 month old Syrian hamster and look at the amount of cuteness going on here!! 🥰

Martin was rehomed to his amazing new forever family and immediately Martin’s new owner spotted an issue with his teeth. A consultation was booked in with our vet Alex who saw what the issue was straight away.

One of Martin’s teeth had grown so much that it had started to curl around and pierced his top lip.

It was decided by our vet Alex that the best course of action would be an immediate burring of the tooth under sedation.

In one of the photos here, we have circled the offending tooth for you to clearly see how much this tooth had actually grown!!

Overgrown teeth, sometimes referred to as "tooth burrs," are a common problem in hamsters due to their teeth continuously growing throughout their lives.

If you suspect an issue with your hamsters teeth, please call us on 01708 689 950 where we can book you in with one of our vets to assess the situation and see if the teeth need trimming down.

Gorgeous Martin was extremely brave whilst with us and won over the hearts of all our staff here at Thurrock with his cuteness!!

Martin went home to his family with a painkiller after his procedure and we all wish Martin a speedy recovery. ❤️‍🩹 🐹

13/08/2025

🐾 👑 Meet Prince Max!!! Isn’t he just adorable?!! 🥰

Prince Max was having some concerns with his ears so his owner booked a consultation with one of our vets. Prince Max was a very good boy and let our vet Alex assess the situation.

Alex noted moderate erythema (redness) and swelling in Prince Max’s ear so the best course of action was to advise that an ear flush takes place.

The ear flush took place allowing our vet to address the condition thoroughly and allowing the problem to be treated.

An ear swab sample will also be sent to the lab to take a closer look and identify the specific type of bacteria or fungus causing the concerns to allow for the correct treatment following the ear flush.

Prince Max was a very good boy on his stay with us and as you can see, he was more than happy to strike a pose for our camera! 📸 We think he is a total natural infront of the camera!!

10/08/2025

🐾 ☀️ 🐾 What a beautiful day today, we hope you and your fur babies are staying safe and enjoying the sunshine. If you do need us today, we will be open until 4.30pm
☎️ Call us on 01708 689 950

08/08/2025

🐈 Today is International Cat day, we would love to see your cat family members… Drop a photo in the comments below 📸
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07/08/2025

🐾 What better way is there to make us smile for the day than seeing this gorgeous smile which belongs to Daisy?!!

Daisy recently came in for an a**l gland express and whilst waiting on her appointment with our nurse, Daisy decided that she would get the receptionist team to rub her belly!! And of course, our reception team were happy to fulfill Daisy’s request!!!

Daisy was a star patient for her a**l gland express. 🌟

A**l gland expression in dogs involves manually emptying the a**l sacs (a**l glands), which are small, scent-producing glands located near the dog's a**s. While most dogs naturally express these glands when defecating, some dogs may require manual assistance due to impaction, inflammation, or infection. If you suspect your dog is having a**l gland issues, consult with a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment, as improper expression can cause injury or infection.

🌼🌼 Daisy, well done for being so awesome for your appointment, we will keep a supply of belly rubs for you the next time we see you! 🌼 🌼

04/08/2025

🐾 💙 🐾 Rufus recently came in for an appointment with our vet Alex for his booster vaccination. As part of the appointment, your pet will receive a health assessment to check that there are no health concerns before vaccinations are given and there is also the opportunity for you to discuss any health concerns you may have noticed with your pet.

Rufus’ owner mentioned that Rufus had an issue with his ears which it was decided upon that the best course of action would be to have an ear flush under general anaesthetic.

Flushing a dog's ears involves cleaning the ear ca**l with a veterinary-approved solution, typically to remove debris and wax buildup. This process helps prevent ear infections and ensures ear health. It's a relatively simple procedure, but proper technique is essential to avoid injury and ensure effectiveness.

Whilst here Rufus’ owner decided that it would be a good time to add on the dental that he needed to, so this procedure could also be done under the same anaesthetic.

Rufus was such a good boy whilst here with us and if we could give out gold stars, Rufus would have definately received one!! 🌟

30/07/2025

🐾 🩵 🐾 Loki recently spent the day here with us in Thurrock and he was loving every moment of being snuggled with our nurses!!

At 10 months old, Loki was booked in for his neutering procedure. And we have to admit, he was a star patient! 🌟

Neutering a male dog, also known as castration, offers several health and behavioral benefits. It eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and reduces the likelihood of prostate problems like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Additionally, neutering can decrease unwanted behaviors such as roaming, mounting, and aggression, making the dog easier to manage

☎️ If you would like to discuss any aspect of neutering or book in for your pet’s procedure, please call us on 01708 689 950

29/07/2025

🐾 ❤️‍🩹 🐾 Look at this little beauty, this is Penny. At just 15 weeks old, Penny was facing issues with her hind limbs when walking and running. Penny’s owner booked a consultation with our vet Kishor who assessed Penny.

It was discovered that Penny had an issue with her knees. These issues were discussed with Penny’s owner and it was decided that the best course of action was surgical corrections.

A patella luxation surgery was performed.

In dogs, the patella, or kneecap, is a small bone embedded in a tendon that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). It normally sits within a groove at the end of the femur, and acts as a pulley to help the quadriceps muscles extend the knee. Patellar luxation occurs when the kneecap dislocates from this groove, either medially (inward) or laterally (outward).

Penny spent the day with us and has been back for her post op check with us. Her wound is healing well and we will see Penny back here for her stitches to be removed at a later date.

If you suspect any issues with the mobility of your pet, please call us on 01708 689 950 to book a consultation with our vet who can assess the situation for you.

Together, we're committed to exceptional care, service, and professional growth.

27/07/2025

🎀 Look at gorgeous little Indi … Indi recently came in for her x rays as it was found that she had a slightly narrowed trachea. Whilst Indi was with us she also had blood tests done and she was the most well behaved patient.

Indi and her pawrents are currently awaiting feedback from the Vet CT referral centre to find out the next steps for Indi.

We will keep you posted on this little lady’s progress… Indi you were a little star with us 🌟 And Indi - we loved meeting your little monkey friend who you brought along with you for your stay with us 🐒!!

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.”

19/01/2024

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

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."

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