Highertown Veterinary Clinic

17/06/2024

We have had two stray dogs brought into us from the Malpas area. One German Shepherd type and one Terrier type. Both are microchipped but the details are not registered. Please call us on 01872 273408 if you have any information

03/05/2024

Sadly, we have had a deceased white and tabby cat brought into us this morning by a member of the public, found near the County Arms. She is microchipped but the details are non-contactable. Please contact us if you have any information

31/03/2024

Hoppy Easter from all of us at Highertown Veterinary Clinic! We hope that you and your pets have a wonderful weekend🐰🐣🌼🐑

22/03/2024

Back in December, we had 5 very unwell kittens brought in to the practice and working alongside the Cats Protection, have managed to nurse them back to health.

One of the kittens, a girl named Pixie, was the smallest and weighed only 385g when she was first seen at the practice. Unfortunately, Pixie had a ruptured eye which needed to be removed without delay. This was a risky operation for such a tiny, unwell kitten but she was tough and pulled through. She really is a little miracle.

The kittens visited the practice a lot during their first 3 weeks of care and as a veterinary team, it has been such a heart-warming case to watch each individual kitten grow and become stronger every time they have been seen.

All kittens now have new homes lined up and this week, Pixie came back to see us to be spayed and have a minor operation on the socket of where her eye was enucleated.

As you can see from the photo, Pixie is quite at home with us and was very well behaved, especially after all she has been through.

You can read the full story from December here:

https://www.cats.org.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/miracle-kittens-thrive-after-sheltering-under-shed-in-need-of-urgent-care

20/03/2024

*UPDATE* THESE ISSUES HAVE NOW BEEN RESOLVED
We are currently experiencing some phone issues, please do not leave a voicemail as these cannot be accessed. Please email any URGENT enquiries to [email protected]

20/03/2024

Please see our Easter opening times! 🐰🐥🌼💐

18/03/2024

20/10/2023

Looking to be re-united! This lovely, young female tabby was brought into us today. She is not microchipped or wearing a collar. Please call us on 01872 273408 if she is yours!

26/06/2023

During an operation to remove a stone from a dog's digestive tract (that's a story for another time!) our Vet, Gina, found an unwelcome tag-along- a 🪱Roundworm🪱. Roundworms live in the intestinal tract and feed on partially digested food. They reproduce by laying eggs which travel out alongside the dog's faeces. They can reach several inches long, this one was around 10cm!
Symptoms that you dog or cat may have worms include:Weight lossIncreased appetiteItchy bottomWeaknessDull, dry coatVomitingDiarrhoeaConstipation
Regular de-worming with a product such as Milbevet will kill adult worms, including roundworm, in your dog's system, we recommend you do this at least every 3 months.

21/06/2023

You can now make an appointment for your pet online! Please head to our website to get booked in 🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰

13/06/2023

Due to the A30 works road closures around Chiverton Cross roundabout between 8pm Friday 16th June and 6am Monday 19th June, here is some advice on access to CVETS emergency service over the coming weekend.

09/06/2023

Lovely Cyril the Guinea Pig🐹 came into see us today to have a lump removed. Unlike Cats and Dogs, it's really important to make sure that small mammals are kept eating up until and just after their anaesthetic. Cyril is making a great recovery and is looking very snazzy in his makeshift bodysuit!

06/06/2023

We're so lucky to be able to share our beautiful coastline with our four-legged friends. Please watch this video for handy tips on how to enjoy the perfect beach day with your dog 🐶🌊🌞

01/06/2023

**********UPDATE- now reunited with his family**********
🐶LOST DOG🐶 Brought into us this morning by a member of the public, found straying near the Malabar area. This lovely staffy boy does have a microchip but the details are not up to date. Please call us on 01872 273408 if you have any information that will get him home

24/05/2023

As any avid Harry Potter fan will tell you, “Merlin’s beard!” is a popular exclamation often used in the wizarding world to express one’s astonishment and shock. So, it won’t surprise you to hear that when Merlin, a very handsome Maine C**n cat belonging to some dearly-loved long-standing clients of ours, came to visit us recently, and we found his “beard” residing in his stomach……. that’s exactly what we said!

Merlin had actually shown his owners no outward signs of a problem. However, at routine examination, our vet, Gina, could feel something out of the ordinary in his tummy. A blood sample and ultrasound scan later, we identified what medical Muggles would call a ‘trichobezoar’…… or a giant hairball to the rest of us……. that was all but filling his stomach. Being the tough little cookie he is, Merlin had soldiered on admirably.

A couple of days later, Merlin underwent surgery to remove the hair from his stomach. The concern was that, if left, it may eventually lead to an obstruction of his stomach or intestines, which he had so far been very lucky to avoid.

He has since made a brilliant recovery, becoming a bit of a star when visiting Highertown sporting his bright pink recovery suit. It is only now that he is fighting fit once more that his owners say they can appreciate he perhaps wasn’t quite on form before.

It just goes to show how important those routine checks are- you never know what's lurking! 🐱🌟

19/05/2023

🌞Summer is approaching🌞
Hedgehogs🦔 typically come out of hibernation between March and May. If you find one rummaging in your garden, it may be looking for something to eat 🪱 or may need your help.

What can I feed a hedgehog?
☑️Shallow dish of water
☑️Cat or kitten biscuits (not fish based)
☑️Tinned cat or dog food
☑️Complete hedgehog food e.g: Ark, Brambles and Spikes

What should I not feed a hedgehog?
❌Bread or milk
❌Meal worms
❌Sunflower hearts
❌Peanuts
❌Raw or cooked chicken and beef

When may a hedgehog need my help?
🦔If it's out during the day
🦔If it's wobbly
🦔If it's under 450g or very small in late Autumn
🦔If it's a hoglet/baby (if so look for others in the area)
🦔Presenting injuries
🦔Squeaking
🦔Presenting lifeless
🦔Covered in fly eggs (which look like clumps of tiny grains of rice)

If you find a hedgehog that you think may need help or if you would like advice, please call:Prickles and Paws- 07926576164Your nearest Veterinary Practice

19/05/2023

🐶💥Special offer💥🐱 We are for a limited time only, now offering vaccination restart courses for the price of a booster. Please call us on 01872 273408 or head to our website to make an appointment quoting "Vaccination Amnesty".

17/05/2023

Call 01872 2730408 or visit our website www.highertownvet.co.uk to book today