26/08/2024
It’s National Dog Day (and the bank holiday 🎉), let’s celebrate our furry friends today - share your favourite picture of your dog being silly in the comments below 🤪
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Hello and welcome to Vets4Pets Watford Century. I am Emily Cross, Joint Venture Partner of the Watfor
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Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!
23/08/2024
More purple poppies modelled by Hattie for you! These stunning hand knitted poppies are part of the collection available in aid of Murphy’s Army. 💕
21/08/2024
Here’s Hattie modelling one of the lovely collar charms in support of Murphy’s Army. Don’t forget we have a wonderful collection of their purple poppies available on reception for a small donation 😉.
20/08/2024
🐇 RABBIT OWNERS 🐇
Here's an easy guide to show you what to look for if you think your rabbit is unwell. Rabbits are a prey species so they hide things from us so they don't show weakness!
This means owners need to be extra vigilant 🚨 Please note these signs and calls us if you have any concerns 🐰
19/08/2024
It’s World Photography Day! You know we love any excuse to see your pets 😍 Let’s see your best pet photo’s in the comments…we might even give a prize to our favourite 😏📸
17/08/2024
On black cat appreciation day we would like to point out a few things about these wonderful “mini” panthers:-
1) black goes with everything 😉
2) black is slimming “fur” sure 👌🏻
3) black fur doesn’t show up on your clothes
4) these guys and gals don’t deserve to be overlooked in the rescue centres just because of the colour of their fur
16/08/2024
Handsome Oreo visited for his first vaccination and microchip, he won everyone over with his gorgeous little face and those fabulous whiskers. Safe to say he had a lot of cuddles that visit 🥰😻
15/08/2024
🐕🐾 Dog bite awareness 🐾🐕
Reading dogs body language can be difficult, but it's important to teach all the family how to pick up signs of a stressed, upset or agitated dog, especially our children.
Dogs usually tell us MANY times before they bite🦷 but often in a very subtle way!
We come across many people who tell us the dog has bitten without any warning, but the likelihood is (although not in every case) that the dog was telling us and we just didn't know what we were looking for and we know it can be very hard, which is why we want to educate.
Try to educate yourself on dog behaviour and signs of discomfort;
🔸Licking lips
🔸Yawning
🔸Whale eye (wide eye)
🔸Frozen body form or stiffness
🔸Ears back
🔸Tail down
🔸Panting
🔸Growling
Do not push your dog into a situation where they are not happy 😞
Do not allow your children or another child to abuse their good nature... because everyone has bad days. It's important to teach children how to be dog smart 🐕 It may save a life - a child or the dogs’!
Let's make our home happy for our pets and safe for our people 🐾💖
14/08/2024
Some benefits of neutering (food for thought 🤔)
13/08/2024
Happy belated Birthday to Emily 🎉🎂 enjoy the cake 😋
13/08/2024
The have a summer campaign to help feed local pets in need 🐾💕
You can help by donating in store or by donating a food parcel
12/08/2024
☀️ Here's a temperature chart to help you judge how hot is "Too Hot" for you pets.. ☀️
It may not seem as hot to us, but for them it's like taking a walk in hot weather wearing a winter coat! 🧥🥵 Take your pet for a walk at cooler times of the day such as first thing in the morning or late in the evening ⏰
We hope this helps you during these warmer days, until the good old british weather returns 🌧️
12/08/2024
We are proud to be supporting Murphy’s Army Purple Poppy Campaign this year. We have these fantastic pins, hand knitted poppies and collar charms available on reception. All monies raised go towards this wonderful charity paying tribute to all service animals past and present 🐾
08/08/2024
It’s International Cat Day - share your favourite photo of your feline friend in the comments below to celebrate this day 🐈 😻🐈⬛🐱
07/08/2024
Although we do not offer our own payment plans, we can offer you Klarna.
Klarna gives you the option to pay for your veterinary bill either later or in three easy payments. You can then easily pay online or using the Klarna app.
Ask our team for details.
06/08/2024
Sometimes it is hard to tell if your cat is in any pain. They hide it well.
Cats are notoriously experts when it comes to hiding signs of pain and discomfort? Unfortunately, this can make it difficult for owners to spot that their pet is in distress.
Signs your cat may be in pain:
1) Becoming withdrawn, refusing pets
2) Reluctance to use the litter tray, cat flap or to jump onto surfaces
3) Changes in appetite, troubles with digestion.
4) Excessive meowing, hissing or growling
5) Exaggerated swallowing, or licking their nose.
If in any doubt, please get in touch.
05/08/2024
These stunning eyes belong to Suki who visited for her second vaccine and snuck in a few cuddles with colleagues while she was here 😻
03/08/2024
PLEASE Don’t risk losing your pet...
Keep their microchip details up to date.
Don’t forget to update your pet’s microchip details with all of your current contact information. You can do this by calling the microchip company you’re registered with; the info should be with your pet’s paperwork but if you can’t find it, contact us – we can help.
Microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen.
If your pet is not already chipped please contact us
Placing a microchip is quick and simple.
Almost any animal can be microchipped, even horses and fish.
02/08/2024
A trio of pups to keep us entertained when Arrow, Bruce and Peggy visited for health checks, vaccinations and microchips 🐶
01/08/2024
Fred came in with his best buddy, his human brother who gives the best cuddles 🐾
01/08/2024
The gorgeous floppy ears of Fred the Basset visited us last week. He was all over the place wanting to say hello to everyone. He’s got a lot of growing to do! 🥰
31/07/2024
Please Share.
Every year vets see cases of dogs with heatstroke. They don’t all survive. It is NEVER worth that “quick trip to the shops” with the dog left in the car.
31/07/2024
A truly powerful message from Veterinary Voices 🩺🩶
We always aim to keep to our appointment times and keep our clients updated as much as we can, however as this poem highlights, things can happen outside of our control 🚨
So please be mindful of the things that could be happening “behind the scenes” next time you visit the vets 🐾💚
30/07/2024
During this lovely warm weather you may take your dogs out for a walk, but always check where you walk them as asphalt, tarmac and even artificial grass can burn their paws!!
Help to protect your pet from any burns:
🐾Follow the seven-second rule and check the surface for heat before you leave the house.
🐾Keep to natural grass.
🐾Walk early in the morning or late in the evening when surfaces are cooler.
If it’s too warm for your hand, it’s too warm for your pet’s paws 🐾
If you suspect that your dog has burnt paws, please call us on 01923 802587 to seek veterinary advice 🐾
30/07/2024
It's going to be another hot one today ☀️
If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your pet! Make sure they have plenty of shade & water and don't walk your dog in the sun. And don't leave them in a car for any amount of time!
😎🌞🥵
29/07/2024
Handsome Cooper got himself in a bit of a pickle recently. This gorgeous old man had a sore eye and developed a very large ulcer as can be seen highlighted by the bright green dye in the first photo. Sadly, despite all our best efforts it didn’t respond to medication and he had to be referred to the wonderful experts at Davies Veterinary Specialists who confirmed that his eye was no longer viable and converted him to Pirate Cooper. Lauren is pleased to report he has bounced back, is recovering well and we can all confirm he is as handsome as ever 🥰
27/07/2024
🤔Do you know the difference between your pet’s Care Plan and their Insurance Policy?
🤔Do you know who your pet is insured with and what’s included in their Insurance Policy?
🤔 Do you know the difference between a life time Insurance Policy and an Annual Policy?
🤔Do you know how much cover your pet needs?
✅We know insurance can be confusing but it is so important that you understand your pet’s policy and what you’re covered for. That’s why we’ve got some handy insurance guides (provided to us by Petplan), available for you to takeaway. Just ask our reception team if you’d like one!🐾
26/07/2024
Going on your holidays? Make sure you pack your suitcase! Little Beany arrived in style with her own set of wheels the other day 😻
25/07/2024
Calling all Puppy, Kitten and Rabbit Owners
Did you know, when you visit us for your furbaby's health check or vaccination, we can offer you 4 weeks free Petplan insurance. YES! you heard it correctly, 4 weeks for FREE.
So if you've recently got your new family member, you can get 4 weeks free insurance which will give you time to do your research and select the best insurance for your pet. There is no commitment to stay with Petplan, it will automatically expire after 4 weeks. We don't even need to take any payment details from you.
With this free insurance, you will be covered for up to £4,000 for illness or injuries (if you activate your plan within 24 hours). The cover is activated instantly, giving you peace of mind.
When you next come in and see us, ask us about this amazing free offer.
24/07/2024
Happy Wednesday everyone
Have a great day
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."
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Dalton Way, Century Retail Park, Dalton Way
Watford
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The gorgeous floppy ears of Fred the Basset visited us last week. He was all over the place wanting to say hello to everyone. He’s got a lot of growing to do! 🥰
Hattie would like to reassure all those that think hydrotherapy is not for them. If a hydrophobic ginger can overcome her fears (even if it took 6 weeks 🙄) then anyone can! Emily would like to thank all those at Hamilton Specialist Referrals for being so patient and putting up with a very shouty ginger nut - she likes to tell them when they are too slow at moving to the next stage 😂
Yummy liver paste makes everything better after sneaky “bee sting” injections 🥺
We’re on a roll 😂 These little boys and girls arrived in style for their healthcheck and microchipping appointment this morning - how gorgeous are they!?! 🥰
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