Vets4Pets York Clifton Moor

Vets4Pets York Clifton Moor Hello and welcome to Vets4Pets York Clifton Moor. We are on the first floor in Pets at Home, Clifton

01/10/2024

If anyone has any blankets they no longer use, we would really appreciate them for our patients within practice…. We are running very low…
🐾 Many thanks in advance 🐾

26/09/2024

*Stray Kitten* Owner located!*
We have had a stray kitten handed into us, found in the car park at ASDA Monks Cross. Around 14-15 weeks old, No microchip, Ginger.

Please call the practice 01904 690202 if you believe this might be your kitten. Proof of ownership will be required.
We are currently trying to located the owner and are not taking any requested for rehoming at this time.

In July, One of our RVN's Janet volunteered her skills as a veterinary nurse, for a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programme...
22/08/2024

In July, One of our RVN's Janet volunteered her skills as a veterinary nurse, for a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programme on the island of Karpathos, Greece!

Janet was keen to help after previously visiting mainland Greece on a rock climbing holiday, where she noticed an abundance of stray cats, becoming part of the landscape and culture of Greece. After researching TNR programmes in Greece, Janet was put in contact with a wonderful and inspiring women called Anna, a vet originally from the island of Karpathos who now run the TNR programme there!

Janet joined an international team of volunteers, along with locals to help control the stray cat population of Karpathos! Neutering, reduces the population and gives the cats there a better quality of life, and reduces the spread of diseases from fighting and overcrowding.

Janet found the experience challenging at times, the number of cats, a wide range of needs, dealing with the humidity and heat, along with jellying with a great international team of colleagues!
Overall, Janet's lasting impression was how incredibly rewarding her time in Karpathos had been, how essential TNR programmes are, and how lucky she had been to be able to part of such an amazing dedicated team!

Janet hopes to return to Karpathos on another TNR programme someday, or at least as a visitor.



Back at the beginning of July, one of our RVN’s was asked to help out as an emergency fosterer by a local charity. As th...
20/08/2024

Back at the beginning of July, one of our RVN’s was asked to help out as an emergency fosterer by a local charity. As three kittens urgently needed care, after being found in a bad situation in a box by a passer by, during one of the busiest kitten seasons charities have seen!
Thankfully, RVN Kate was able to help and had them settled into a cosy home that evening. After round the clock care, plenty of food and snuggles, they are thriving!

Here they are recently receiving their first vaccinations and health check! Which is usually when they would start looking for their furrever homes.
However, Luckily for these three, they are staying together! As RVN Kate has completely failed as a fosterer and has decided to keep them!
With Kate’s other cat acting as a big sister to keep them in line!!
How lucky are these guys!? 🐾

It's important to celebrate the big achievements. And the last day of chemotherapy treatment after a 19 week course is d...
17/08/2024

It's important to celebrate the big achievements. And the last day of chemotherapy treatment after a 19 week course is definitely a big moment to be celebrated! 🎉

This is Heidi, a 6 year old Bernese Mountain Dog who came to see vet Laura back in March for coughing and shortness of breath. When examining her, Laura found all her lymph nodes were enlarged, and after several tests, including a sample from lymph nodes, blood tests, she was found to have lymphoma. X-rays were then taken to make sure it hadn’t spread, which thankfully hadn’t!

After careful discussion with Heidi's owners, it was decided to start her on a chemotherapy course with the goal of improving her quality of life. Heidi was a really good patient for chemotherapy, she would not settle at the vets, a true homebody! but at the same time was not scared of us or stressed at coming in; this is something that has to be taken into account when an animal is potentially coming in every week for a long period time.

Heidi did well during chemotherapy! Her only side effect was some diarrhoea, which was resolved with some treatment, and went into remission by week 9.

Here she is, celebrating her last session! After which she got a party hat, a card from all the staff, and some pawty rings which she really enjoyed! Pictured with her is vet Laura who has been taking care of her during the course of treatment, along with help from nurse Molly. Laura will continue seeing her for rechecks to ensure she stays healthy for as long as possible.

Well done Heidi! You did it! 🎉

The power of a microchip!We had a stray cat brought into our practice recently, after the finder had seen him in a neigh...
13/08/2024

The power of a microchip!

We had a stray cat brought into our practice recently, after the finder had seen him in a neighbouring garden looking a little disoriented and skinny. After checking with the neighbourhood for owners, brought him in to check for a microchip!
Our nurse scanned for a chip, which thankfully he had! Checked the chip details, to which it became clear he may have traveled some distance!
Felix, was registered to owners in Stevenage, Hertfordshire!
We then phoned the owners to let them know we had Felix with us, thinking they may have moved up here recently….
Which after the understandable shock, informed us Felix had been missing for over 4 years from their home in Hertfordshire!!

Felix now around 18 years old was reunited with his family today ❤️ Felix’s owners never gave up hope, even when they moved home they kept his carrier just incase they saw him as they moved! (picture of Felix now vs before he went missing over 4 years ago!)

Then & Now 🐾Tiny little 9 week old Sid visited the practice to see one of our vets Laura, back in April due to having an...
09/08/2024

Then & Now 🐾

Tiny little 9 week old Sid visited the practice to see one of our vets Laura, back in April due to having an upset stomach :(

Naturally, our nurses had to sneak a few cuddles after hearing Sid being very vocal in the waiting room. Thankfully, Sid's upset stomach resolved after some treatment and dietary changes!

And...... Here Sid is now!! Recently staying with us for his castration and obviously meeting back up with the team for more snuggles!
Sid is a stunning boy both in looks and personality, a very affectionate lad! (Even if he has destroyed all of his owners curtains!!)

*Practice notice!*Due to the practice celebrating their 10th anniversary, we will be closing earlier on Saturday 20th Ju...
19/07/2024

*Practice notice!*

Due to the practice celebrating their 10th anniversary, we will be closing earlier on Saturday 20th July at 4pm.

We will be operating as normal between 9am - 4pm!

Should you need veterinary advice or treatment after 4pm our out of hours provider will be available to help you on 01904 891838, alternatively if you call us after 4pm you will be transferred to our out of hours provider.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Meet Lilo & Teddy!They came into our practice recently to see one of our nurses for their 2nd vaccinations and their fle...
09/07/2024

Meet Lilo & Teddy!

They came into our practice recently to see one of our nurses for their 2nd vaccinations and their flea and worming treatment! Our team feel in love with them!

Would you believe they are brother and sister?! Can anyone guess the crossbreed? 🐾

Meet gorgeous Bear & Lucy, who visited us recently for the 2nd part of their core vaccinations!They were so well behaved...
27/06/2024

Meet gorgeous Bear & Lucy, who visited us recently for the 2nd part of their core vaccinations!
They were so well behaved during their appointment, showing off all their new skills such as sit, stay and down.🐾😍

Thanks for sharing! Owner now found!Has anyone lost a male ferret? Found in the Rawcliffe area of York early this aftern...
06/06/2024

Thanks for sharing! Owner now found!
Has anyone lost a male ferret? Found in the Rawcliffe area of York early this afternoon. Clearly very much loved as very friendly and use to being handled! If you are missing this lovely boy please contact the practice on 01904 690202

🐈‍⬛ Feline hypertension is one of the top 5 conditions affecting older cats! 🐈1 in 5 cats suffer from high blood pressur...
30/05/2024

🐈‍⬛ Feline hypertension is one of the top 5 conditions affecting older cats! 🐈

1 in 5 cats suffer from high blood pressure over the age of 9! Usually there are no obvious signs of high blood pressure other than things commonly written off as “getting older”, which is why it is important to get their blood pressure checked if they are over 7.

High blood pressure (hypertension) can cause damage to organs such as heart, kidneys and eyes if left untreated. It can also be secondary to an underlying disease!

If your cat is part of our complete care plus plan, a blood pressure check is included!

Similar to human blood pressure checks, a cuff is placed on the cat’s leg or tail. As you can see from our lovely patients who have had theirs checked recently, who belong to two of our RVN’s Janet and Kate. Most cats find the check not too overwhelming, especially when treats are involved!!

Beautiful Asha here visited us recently for her annual health check and booster! Asha is a very stunning Maine C**n cat!...
24/05/2024

Beautiful Asha here visited us recently for her annual health check and booster!

Asha is a very stunning Maine C**n cat!

Maine C**ns originally were an outdoor cat, which then later became a working breed keeping barns and homes free from rodents! Despite their history the breed is very sweet natured.

Nurse Clinics 💚Our Veterinary Nurses routinely carry out nurse clinics within practice, which is an invaluable part of t...
19/05/2024

Nurse Clinics 💚

Our Veterinary Nurses routinely carry out nurse clinics within practice, which is an invaluable part of their role!

On an average day our nurses carry out:

🐾2nd Vaccinations
🐾Nail Clips
🐾Anal gland Expressions
🐾Post operative checks
🐾Stitch removal
🐾New Puppy/Kitten discussions
🐾Preventative healthcare discussions
🐾Applying flea and worming treatment
🐾Weight checks & Weight clinics
🐾Blood pressure monitoring
🐾Microchipping
🐾Administering injections for Arthritis & Allergies prescribed by the vet
🐾Removal of ticks
🐾Just to name a few!.....

Here is gorgeous Mitski, who enjoyed some fuss with the nurses and then sat beautifully on the scales when she visited with her sister Nico! Absolutely stunning 😍

Meet Ralph!Ralph who lives with Student Nurse Sarah, has visited their closest Pet Blood Bank for Ralph to give blood. S...
17/05/2024

Meet Ralph!

Ralph who lives with Student Nurse Sarah, has visited their closest Pet Blood Bank for Ralph to give blood. Sarah feels that while Ralph fits all the criteria to be a dog blood donor , they should continue to donate to save pets lives! Sarah feels Ralph being able to donate blood is very important and amazing thing for a dog to be able to do!

Ralph is very confident and happy being handled, taking the whole experience in his stride! After all they get great treats and toys, what Labrador wouldn't want to do it for that?!

In order for your pet (dog or cat) to be a blood donor, they have to meet a certain set of criteria!
Please visit the below link for more information, criteria and pet blood bank locations.
https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/can-your-dog-donate-blood/

Today is International Nurse Day! 🩺Our veterinary nurses (RVNs & SVNs) are trained, highly skilled and dedicated profess...
12/05/2024

Today is International Nurse Day! 🩺

Our veterinary nurses (RVNs & SVNs) are trained, highly skilled and dedicated professionals. Undergoing years of training, exams and practical assessments, to ensure they meet a set of professional standards and conduct themselves according to the RCVS Code of Conduct.

However, did you know the title ‘veterinary nurse’ is currently not protected by law? This means that anyone, can call themselves a veterinary nurse!

The veterinary nurse community believes the title needs protecting! To ensure, that when you as pet owners speak to a veterinary nurse, you know your dealing with a professional who has undergone years of training to be able to help you with your pet!

11/05/2024

*Stray Cat*

We have had a large neutered male bengal cat brought into the practice. He has been wandering around the YO30 area of Rawcliffe. The finder brought him in as he has sustained some minor injuries, likely from a fight with another cat!
He has a microchip but we have been unable to locate any details.
If you think this may be your cat, please call the practice on 01904 690202.
Proof of ownership with be required.

A is for Anaesthesia 💚Our veterinary nurses routinely play a very important role in monitoring a pet's anaesthesia. Moni...
03/05/2024

A is for Anaesthesia 💚

Our veterinary nurses routinely play a very important role in monitoring a pet's anaesthesia. Monitoring a huge range of information from heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse quality, blood pressure, mucous membrane colour (gums), reflexes and so much more whilst an animal is under anaesthetic. Our nurses use this information to adjust the anaesthetic gas accordingly, to ensure that the animal remains at a good level of unconsciousness during the operation.

Anaesthesia is used for a variety of different procedures within practice, such as neutering, dental and emergency procedures! So our nurses are always busy monitoring pets!

Rumble here is a 5 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who visited the practice recently for a weight check with one o...
02/05/2024

Rumble here is a 5 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who visited the practice recently for a weight check with one of our nurses for his flea and worming treatment!

Most of the flea and worming treatment provided by us if not topical, is usually palatable... meaning it should taste good and easy to give! Though we know this doesn't mean this is always the case!

However, Rumble surprised us all when it came to giving him his flea and worming treatment in consult, he just ate them straight out of our nurses hand! Even giving a big lick of the lips after!!
Rumble is such a good boy, don't you agree?

May marks the beginning of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month! A month long celebration of Veterinary Nurses held by the B...
01/05/2024

May marks the beginning of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month!

A month long celebration of Veterinary Nurses held by the British Veterinary Nursing Association BVNA, Their aim is to raise awareness of the importance of the Registered Veterinary Nurse RVN! Through educating the public into what the role of the veterinary nurse entails within practice and inspiring future generations!

Join us throughout May as we look at some of the things our Veterinary Nurses do within practice.

This handsome guy is Tiger who came in for castration recently, enjoying some snuggles with one of our RVNs Kate! Kate h...
30/04/2024

This handsome guy is Tiger who came in for castration recently, enjoying some snuggles with one of our RVNs Kate! Kate has completed her ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing and adores all things cats in case you couldn't tell!

Tiger here is a Bengal Cat, who usually have a striking wildcat like appearance. This is due to being a hybrid cat, resulting from breeding a domesticated cat with an Asian leopard! Tiger's colouration is particularly striking and beautiful, don't you think?

Bengal cats have tonnes of energy and are very inquisitive; commonly seen opening cupboards and learning clever tricks from their owners! They are unlike the common domesticated cat who spends a good percentage of their day sleeping, they would much rather spend time getting up to mischief or on an adventure!

Meet the team!Here is our Veterinary Surgeon Laura, who joined us in February 2024 with one of her cats Cleo!Laura has t...
24/04/2024

Meet the team!

Here is our Veterinary Surgeon Laura, who joined us in February 2024 with one of her cats Cleo!
Laura has three ragdoll cats Cleo, Sophie, Lizzie.

Cleo and Lizzie like to play fetch! Sophie likes to cuddle with Laura but only when Laura's husband is not in the house!

Laura has a keen interest in Internal Medicine, hoping to complete a certificate in the future!

Outside of work Laura enjoys cooking, cuddling with her cats and has published several novels!!

These gorgeous 7 week old puppies visited the practice recently for their 1st vaccination and microchip with Vet Laura a...
22/04/2024

These gorgeous 7 week old puppies visited the practice recently for their 1st vaccination and microchip with Vet Laura and RVN Kate!
They received a thorough health examination before receiving their vaccination and microchip, which they were extremely well behaved for... not a single squeek!
This was the girls from the litter, the team are wondering if the boys will be as brave when its their turn!

18/03/2024

Petite black young cat brought to practice today. Not microchipped. Found in York city centre. If you feel this is your cat please contact us on 01904 690202. Proof of ownership required.

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
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.”

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
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."

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six...
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."

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 – ki...
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."

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly ...
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."

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
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

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last ...
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."

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiothera...
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.”

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
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."

17/01/2024

We now require 48hours notice for all prescription and medication requests, including flea and wormer.

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon ...
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!"

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve ...
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."

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health ch...
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."

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston   say was "impeccably calm" when she wa...
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."

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