Barnsley Vets4Pets

05/11/2024

🐾. Please see the information about our next puppy class 🐾

🔔 Next start date is 19th November

☎️ Call our reception team to get your place booked now.

☎️ 01226 289000

03/11/2024

During November 2024 a National Antibiotic Amnesty is being held by vets, doctors and pharmacists.
Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty and we are encouraging clients to return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal.

03/11/2024

. 🎆 how to create a doggy den 🎆

It should be a place where your dog can feel safe and secure. The doggy den should be somewhere quiet where the dog can rest peacefully, this will be a safe place for your dog, but they should be able to move in and out of the den freely, ensure that the den is snug and cosy, but ensure your dog can see out of the den if he wants to.

Top tips on creating a Doggy Den
• Use an indoor dog crate or chairs and/or a table covered in blankets to create the safe space - using blankets over the top will help muffle the bangs
• Fill the den with soft blankets, pillows and a few familiar items that smell of your dog to make him feel comfortable, a few items smelling of their owner would be a bonus
• Make sure your dog has access to clean drinking water in their den, a non slip bowl would be an advantage to avoid spills
• Add some of their favourite toys to the den; they have positive associations with them so will help them feel at ease
• Keep a radio or the TV playing as this will help to mask the sounds of the fireworks outside

01/11/2024

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

💊Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective
💊 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both
human and animal health. Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in
animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we
rely on in human and veterinary medicine.
💊 Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic
amnesty this November. Clients can return any unused or out of date antibiotics to
us for safe disposal.

01/11/2024

Our practice is taking part in the 2024 Antibiotic Amnesty. Throughout November
2024 we are asking pet owners to return any unused or leftover antibiotic medications to us for safe disposal. Please drop off any unused medications to us at the practice. You can hand them in to a vet, nurse or the reception team. This medication might be left-over from a recent prescription, antibiotics that you didn’t
need or out-of-date medication. Let’s keep antibiotics working, together!

31/10/2024

This is the fantastic George who was showing off his outfit off today during his visit to see Kara for therapeutic laser and Hydrotherapy 🎃

31/10/2024

Here’s our Skylar Jade who came to see Kara for laser therapy post surgery 🎃

31/10/2024

🕷️🕸️ Happy Halloween 🕸️🕷️

Here’s the beautiful Tay who came in sporting his scary jumper, he was in for laser therapy and hydrotherapy for mobility issues

31/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

Here’s the fabulous Bess who was in to see Kara for laser therapy 😈

26/10/2024

25/10/2024

Here’s the gorgeous Bubbles who was in for a follow up check with our nurse Rhi.
Bubbles had been in with us previously as she had some seizure activity after a possible poisoning 😞
As you can see here she’s obviously feeling much better pinching Rhi’s seat 🤣🤣

23/10/2024

🌟 REGISTERED 🌟
VETERINARY NURSE
🌟 VACANCY 🌟

Title: *Full time Registered Veterinary Nurse*

We are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse to fill a new position in our busy Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic at Barnsley Vets4Pets.

The role involves working alongside our team of veterinary surgeons and nurses, within our fast-pace animal hospital and referral centre.

The role will suit somebody that can work well within a team, but is also self motivated, and is looking to progress in their role.

There will be plenty of opportunity for anybody interested in advanced veterinary work, such as:

- Advanced Orthopaedic surgery

- Advanced soft tissue surgeries, including BOAS surgery

- Advanced imaging working with our CT scanner

- Working with our flexible endoscope and rigid scopes, including laparoscopic surgery and arthroscopy.

Responsibilities and duties:
Some of the responsibilities and duties that you can expect include:

- Carrying out routine nurse consultations, including post operative check ups and routine flea and worm appointments

- General anaesthesia and assisting our veterinary surgeons in theatre

- Inpatient care for our hospitalised inpatients

- Work with our regenerative therapies ie stem cell treatment and PRP


Hours:
Based on a 42 hours per week rota, and includes weekends.
These will be 3 x 12hrs shifts (days to be discussed) and 1 weekend in 4.

If you’d like to apply for the role, please email a CV and covering letter to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

21/10/2024

Here’s our very own Dr Caroline Richards who has just completed the York marathon in 4hrs 14mins, she was 31st in her age group 🏃🏼‍♀️

Please join the team in congratulating her in this massive achievement 🩷🩷🩷🩷

21/10/2024

Here’s our beautiful Jiji who belongs to our old head nurse Claire, he was in for castrating recently and was such a good boy🐾

20/10/2024

. ⭐️ Pets of the week ⭐️
Please meet the gorgeous Ralph and Parker they won the hearts of the team last week, they are absolutely adorable 🐾

18/10/2024

The HT Vista canine cancer screening device is a 40 second scan where an area of your dogs
skin is heated up a few degrees, and left to cool. The clever device then monitors the thermal activity of the skin and sends the data to the artificial intelligence for analysis! The artificial intelligence has been trained on thousands of dogs performed by our team and is highly accurate and pain free!

Please contact our reception team to discuss and book an appointment
01226 289000 ☎️

17/10/2024

Here’s the adorable Jess who was in for neutering earlier this week, this absolutely gorgeous girl belongs to Georgia one of our student nurses 🐾

15/10/2024

We’ve had a lovely email from Sleets mum recently, please have a read below 🐾
These comments really do make the team feel like all the hard work is all worth it 🩷

“ I just want to say a massive thank you to Peter, David and Will for all their help with Sleet and all her leg issues. Today Will has fitted the new brace, which will hopefully give Sleet some relief with her leg. He was so patient and caring with her, as he always is with all my girls, he did a fantastic job. Sleet started to walk on it straight away, to both our surprise! “

Sleets mummy also praised several other members of the team 🩷

15/10/2024

Here’s the absolutely adorable Pixie who was in with us last week for surgery.
Our Lucy couldn’t resist the chance to give her cuddles while Pixies premedication started to work 🩷

14/10/2024

Please join us in congratulating Emily (our hospital manager) on completing her first half marathon 🏃🏼‍♀️

She has trained extremely hard and completed it in 2:14 with no walking, ran it all 🏃🏼‍♀️

She has done all this to help raise money for Albert’s Horse Sanctuary 🐴

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/emily-hatfield?utm_id=108&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2b-pYV1DU5cqEmZyFx3RTAHmyCDJnFVCKlIrlhMYixOtBmCNgAvRzcWnE_aem_Y7sNsEyZiHtFeruvbJa_gA

14/10/2024

Look how cute Hugo and Myla look all snuggled up during their stay with the us for dental work

🐾🦷 **Canine Dental Health Facts!** 🦷🐾

Did you know that dental health is crucial for your furry friend? Here are some pawsome facts to keep in mind:

1. **40% of Dogs Over 3 Have Dental Disease!** 🐶
Regular check-ups are essential!

2. **Tartar Can Lead to Serious Health Issues!** ⚠️
It can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys.

3. **Brushing is Key!** 🪥
Aim for twice a week to keep their smiles bright!

4. **Dental Treats Can Help!** 🦴
Look for ones that promote oral health while they chew! However be sure to take these into account when feeding to avoid obesity.

5. **Regular Vet Cleanings Matter!** 🏥
Professional cleanings can prevent severe dental problems.

Show your pup some love and give them those pearly whites they deserve! 🐾🦷

13/10/2024

. 🎆 how to create a doggy den 🎆

It should be a place where your dog can feel safe and secure. The doggy den should be somewhere quiet where the dog can rest peacefully, this will be a safe place for your dog, but they should be able to move in and out of the den freely, ensure that the den is snug and cosy, but ensure your dog can see out of the den if he wants to.

Top tips on creating a Doggy Den
• Use an indoor dog crate or chairs and/or a table covered in blankets to create the safe space - using blankets over the top will help muffle the bangs
• Fill the den with soft blankets, pillows and a few familiar items that smell of your dog to make him feel comfortable, a few items smelling of their owner would be a bonus
• Make sure your dog has access to clean drinking water in their den, a non slip bowl would be an advantage to avoid spills
• Add some of their favourite toys to the den; they have positive associations with them so will help them feel at ease
• Keep a radio or the TV playing as this will help to mask the sounds of the fireworks outside

12/10/2024

B̳̳E̳̳N̳̳E̳̳F̳̳I̳̳T̳̳S̳̳ ̳O̳̳F̳̳ ̳ N̳̳E̳̳U̳̳T̳̳E̳̳R̳̳I̳̳N̳̳G̳̳

Neutering has benefits not just for dogs and cats, but also for other animals such as rabbits and ferrets.

N̳̳E̳̳U̳̳T̳̳E̳̳R̳̳I̳̳N̳̳G̳̳

Prevents females from coming into season, and attracting unwanted male attention which can lead to unwanted pregnancy.
Prevents the risk of testicular cancer in males and uterus infections and cancers in females.
Reduces urine marking and roaming in male dogs and cats.
Can reduce aggressive behaviour in mature male ferrets, as well as the smell often associated with them! (Neutering a female ferret can also prevent often severe health problems such as alopecia and anaemia.)
Reduces mess - unspayed female animals can be messy when they come into season, as they can bleed for up to three weeks.
Stops birth defects - animals don't respect family relationships and siblings will mate. This increases the risk of offspring with birth defects and deformities.
Reduces the risk of theft - neutering animals can reduce the risk of them being stolen for breeding.
Avoids expensive vet bills - vet fees for problems during or after pregnancy and birth can be expensive. Offspring might need veterinary attention too.
Don't forget, that pregnant and nursing animals need even more care, and their offspring will be equally as demanding. It's best not to end up with an unexpected pregnancy!ɪɪɢɢ

11/10/2024

Look what Rose one of our receptionist captured last night, what an absolutely beautiful sight 🩷

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.”