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04/11/2024

Thank you everyone for entering our competition, we just love seeing all your entries! 💕

The photo with the most likes etc by midnight 5th November will be our next profile picture for November/December!

Happy voting! 🍀

01/11/2024

✨📷 COMPETITION TIME 📷✨

It’s that time again! We are updating our profile picture for November/December and we need your help!

Please comment on this post with a photo of your pet and their name and we will choose our favourites to be decided by the public!

Please send them by 10pm Sunday 3rd to be in with a chance of winning the spot!

We can’t wait to see your entries - good luck! 🍀

31/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween from Vets4Pets Torquay! 🎃

Today, we’re celebrating all things spooky and sweet! Our team is in the Halloween spirit, ready to greet your pets with plenty of treats! 👻🕸️

24/10/2024

🎆 Bonfire Night Pet Safety Tips 🎆

With fireworks and celebrations coming up, it’s important to make sure your pets feel safe and secure. Here are some helpful tips to keep them calm and comfortable during Bonfire Night!

1. Create a Safe Space: Set up a quiet, cozy area indoors where your pet can retreat to. Add their favorite blanket, bed, or toys to help them feel more secure.

2. Keep Them Indoors: Fireworks can be unpredictable. Keep your pets indoors during the evening, with windows and curtains closed to minimize noise and flashing lights.

3. Stay Calm: Pets pick up on our emotions. Stay calm and act normally to reassure your pet that there’s nothing to be afraid of.

4. Distraction is Key: Play soft music or turn on the TV to help drown out the sound of fireworks. You can also give them a treat puzzle or toy to keep their minds occupied.

5. Check Their Microchip & ID: Make sure your pet’s microchip details are up-to-date and that they’re wearing an ID tag, just in case they do get startled and try to escape.

6. Consider Calming Aids: If your pet is particularly anxious, consult your vet about calming aids such as pheromone sprays, calming collars, or prescribed medications.

Remember, a little preparation goes a long way in keeping your furry friends safe and happy! 🐾

👩‍💻Head to our website for more information:

https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/helping-your-pet-cope-with-firework-season/

19/10/2024

Guess the Breed of These Cuties! 🐾🐶

Meet Rocky, Monty and Roo– three adorable puppies that are ready to melt your heart! ❤️ But here’s the fun part – can you guess what breed they are?

Drop your guesses in the comments below!👇

We can’t wait to see who gets it right! 🐕💭

13/10/2024

🐾 Meet Biggy, the Italian Greyhound who stole our hearts❤️ This little cutie paid us a visit earlier this month and brought so much joy to the practice! Biggy really did charm everyone and spent the day having lots of cuddles😍✨

10/10/2024

🐾😻 Cuteness Overload Alert! 😻🐾

We had the most adorable kitty visitors at the practice today! These little furballs came in for their check-ups, and they absolutely melted our hearts. From playful purrs to sweet snuggles, it was a day full of whiskers and warm fuzzies! 🐱💕

Whether they’re here for their vaccines, a wellness check, or just to show off how cute they are, we’re always excited to welcome our feline friends!

Got a kitty in need of some care? Book an appointment today and let us shower them with love! 💖🐾

04/10/2024

🐾🌍 Happy World Animal Day 2024! 🌍🐾

Today, we celebrate all creatures, big and small, who fill our lives with love, joy, and companionship. Whether furry, feathered, or finned, every animal holds a special place in our hearts. 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐢🦜🦔

At Vets4Pets Torquay we’re dedicated to caring for the animals that mean the world to you. Let’s work together to make the world a kinder place for all animals, not just today but every day. ❤️

Share a picture of your beloved pets and tell us what makes them special! 🐕🐈🐇

01/10/2024

🌟 Happy Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day 2024🌟

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible team who make our clinic a welcoming, organized, and compassionate space for all our furry friends and their owners! 🐾❤️

✨ Polly - Your cheerful smile and positive energy light up the room! Thank you for keeping things running smoothly and making our clients feel right at home!
✨ Dawn - Your warmth and care for both pets and people never goes unnoticed. Thank you for your compassion and hard work every single day!
✨ Rachel - Your attention to detail and dedication to every task is amazing! Thank you for being such a reliable and supportive part of our team!
✨ Cathrin - Your calm, kind voice on the phone and in the clinic brings comfort to everyone who walks through our doors. Thank you for always going the extra mile!

To our receptionists - You are the heart of our clinic, and we appreciate everything you do! ❤️ Let’s give them a big round of applause 👏 And thank them for being the first friendly faces our clients see!

28/09/2024

✨🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉✨

Happy Birthday to our amazing student nurse Tabby! We hope you are having the best day!❤️🐶

28/09/2024

🌍🐾 World Rabies Day 2024 🐾🌍

Today, we’re raising awareness about rabies, a deadly yet preventable disease. While rabies isn’t a current concern here in the UK, it’s a different story in many parts of the world. If you’re planning on traveling abroad with your furry friends, it’s crucial to make sure they’re protected!

💉 Rabies vaccinations are essential for pets traveling to countries where rabies is still a risk. Our veterinary team is here to help! We can provide the necessary vaccinations and guidance to ensure your pets stay safe and healthy while you're abroad.

Contact us today to book your pet's vaccination and keep them protected wherever your adventures may take you! 🐕🐈✈️

24/09/2024

✨ Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024: Let’s Talk About the Five Welfare Needs! ✨

It’s Guinea Pig Awareness Week, and we’re here to highlight the five essential welfare needs that help ensure our furry friends live happy, healthy lives! Whether you're new to guinea pig care or a long-time piggy parent, these needs are crucial:

🏠 A Suitable Living Environment – Guinea pigs need a spacious, clean, and safe home with room to exercise, hide, and socialize.

🍎 A Balanced Diet – Fresh hay, quality pellets, leafy greens, and fresh water are key to keeping your guinea pigs healthy and happy.

🩺 Health and Veterinary Care – Regular check-ups with a vet, proper grooming, and keeping an eye on signs of illness are all part of responsible care.

🐾 Behavioral Enrichment – Guinea pigs are social creatures! They need mental and physical stimulation to prevent boredom and stress, so make sure to provide plenty of toys, tunnels, and companionship.

👫 Social Interaction – Guinea pigs thrive in pairs or small groups. It’s important to keep them with other guinea pigs for emotional well-being.

🐾 Adoption🐾
This Guinea Pig Awareness Week, we also want to emphasize the importance of adoption and rehoming. Thousands of guinea pigs are looking for forever homes. By adopting, you’re not just gaining a companion—you’re saving a life.

Share this post, and help spread the word about guinea pig welfare and adoption!💚

12/09/2024

💛Animal Pain Awareness Month💛

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!
We will briefly explore the ways in which we can recognise and manage our pet's pain which will allow them to live their lives as pain-free as possible!

👀 Recognising signs of pain:
Pay close attention to your pets! Are they limping, showing reluctance to move, overgrooming a particular area or have had changes to their appetite? These signs could be telling you something important. We have some helpful guides in our reception area that you are welcome to fill out and bring into your consultation with the vet!

👩‍⚕️ Consulting with a vet:
If you suspect your pet might be in pain, don't wait! Reach out to your vet; they can diagnose and provide the best care for your pet in need.

💊 Pain management options:
The good news is there are plenty of ways to manage pet pain, from medications to complimentary treatments like physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. Your vet will guide you on the right path for your pet's needs.

🚫 Prevention is key:
Preventing pain is just as important as managing it. Regular vet check-ups, a balanced diet, exercise and a safe environment are all part of the equation.

😿 Emotional well-being:
Pets can experience emotional pain too, like separation anxiety and grief. Be there for them and provide comfort when needed.

Let's come together and spread the word about recognising, managing and preventing pain in our beloved pets. Together, we can ensure our pets can lead happy, pain-free lives! 🥰

For more information or to book an appointment, please feel free to call us on 01803 613827 📞

07/09/2024

📷 COMPETITION TIME 📷

Ooops, a bit late this month but better late than never! We are updating our profile picture for September/October and we need your help!

Please comment on this post with a photo of your pet and their name and, as we’re a bit late, we will choose our favourite to be the next profile picture!

Please send them by 10pm Tuesday 10th to be in with a chance of winning the spot!

Can’t wait to see your entries - good luck! 🍀

05/09/2024

Today we say goodbye for a while to our Head Nurse Grace as she leaves on maternity❤️

We want to say a big congratulations on your upcoming arrival! We are all so thrilled for you and wish you all the best during this exciting time. We will miss you during your absence, but we know that you will be an amazing parent and that your new arrival will bring you immeasurable joy💕

Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you have brought to the team. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we appreciate everything you have done!

We look forward to your return and can't wait to hear all about your new bundle of joy.

Wishing you a safe and healthy leave🥰

01/09/2024

😻🐱 GINGER CAT APPRECIATION DAY 🐱😻

Here are some fun facts about ginger cats on their special day:

⚧️ About 80% of ginger cats are male. This is because of a gene mutation that occurs on the X chromosome;

⚡️Most ginger cats have tabby patterns, which can include stripes or spots. They can also develop freckles just like humans;

🎶 Ginger cats are known for being very vocal and are considered to be the most communicative of the domestic cats;

🍀 They symbolise good luck, happiness and prosperity;

🐭 Ginger male cats are typically larger and have a higher prey drive than other cats.

We’d love to see all those gingers out there, please share your pictures in the comments 😻

29/08/2024

‼️UPDATE‼️- Cat has returned home! Thanks to everyone who shared 🙏🏻

Please keep an eye out for news of a Ginger and White Tabby Neutered Boy on or around Higher Erith Road / Wellwood / The Kents area of Torquay

He went out last night at 7pm and usually returns home for locking in overnight but didn’t. Owner has an outdoor camera which has not picked him up overnight at all or during the day today - this is extremely out of character as he doesn’t usually go far.

He is an adult cat - 5 this year, very friendly will approach people. Usually very good road sense and stays away from the roads, but he’s never been gone this long. No collar (as always rips them off) but microchipped with an alert on and up to date contact details. Photo below for reference in case he crosses your path.

Owner is concerned he is injured somewhere or locked in a garage/shed.

Please contact Torquay Vets4Pets on 01803 613827 with any information.

26/08/2024

‼️ BANK HOLIDAY ‼️

We are open today 9am-12pm.

In case of an emergency outside of these hours, please call us on 01803 613827 and you will be directed accordingly. Charges will apply.

Usual hours will resume from tomorrow 😺

Hope everyone has a lovely day in the sun 🌞

25/08/2024

August is a popular birthday month…!

Happy birthday to our Head Receptionist, Dawn! Hope you’re having a great day 🥳🎈🎂

24/08/2024

Happy birthday to our lovely VCA, Amanda! Hope you have a fab day and see you when you’re back from your holidays! 🥳🎂🎈

17/08/2024

🥳🎁 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎁🥳

Happiest of birthdays to our wonderful VCA, Rachel!

Hope you’re having a great day, we look forward to celebrating with some cake next week! 🎂🎈🎊

08/08/2024

😻 INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY 😻

From their mischievous antics to their comforting companionship, cats have been favoured pets for thousands of years!

As well as just appreciating our whiskered loved ones, International Cat Day is also a great time to raise awareness about feline welfare in general. From advocating for neutering to supporting local rescue centres, there are so many ways we can help improve the lives of cats everywhere!

What’re your cats up to on their special day? Please share your photos, we’d love to see them! 😻

07/08/2024

Congratulations to Charmain Meow’s family for getting closest guess for how many biscuits in the treat jar! 🦴

They won our consult voucher and Pets at Home gift card and popped in today to say hi 👋🏻🐱

Thanks to everyone who got involved and had a guess last week 💕

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."

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."

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: “We 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."

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. “As 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.

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.”

17/12/2023

Here's a salutary tale in the run-up to Christmas Day ... the story of poor little Tego, who had to be rushed to Vets for Pets Morpeth for emergency treatment after snaffling 48 Quality Street chocolates, their wrappers and part of the box.

Owner Sarah realised chocolate was toxic for dogs so phoned the vets who told her to get the five-year Tibetan Terrier there immediately. Sarah said: "They were brilliant with him. The chocolates were a birthday present for my daughter Olivia, and they were all wrapped up and put in the lounge with the door shut. I went to work and when I came back Tego had somehow managed to get in the room and rip into them."

Vet Eleni and the team helped Tego cough everything up and took blood tests and put him on medication before he was allowed home. Eleni said it's a useful reminder to keep chocolates well hidden – and to act fast if your dog eats any and induce vomiting within one to two hours to prevent the body from absorbing the toxins.

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