Ambivet Veterinary Group

29/10/2025

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29/10/2025

FOUND CAT - PLEASE SHARE

Our Heanor team have had an entire (not neutered) male stray cat brought into the practice (29/10/2025). Sadly, he is not microchipped, therefore we have been unable to reunite him with his owners as of yet.

He was found in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire. He is currently receiving medical treatment with our team.

We are NOT disclosing further information e.g. colour/identifying features, so please do NOT ask us for this information as this will block our phone lines for important calls.

If you believe this cat could be yours, please call and speak to a member of staff and confirm your cat's colour/identifying features as part of claiming/identifying them alongside a picture and other documentation of ownership.

Please call the Heanor team on 01773717780 if you believe this cat could be yours.

**We would like to use this as a chance to remind people that this post is for reuniting the cat with its owners only. We will NOT take any rehousing offers. Therefore, please do not contact us regarding any interest of adoption - this will only result in blocking up our busy phone lines**

27/10/2025

Trick or treat? 🎃👻

Spooky season is creeping ever closer and some of our patients are getting really into the spirit of it!

Gorgeous Border Collie Molly, came into see nurse Erin at our Heanor surgery for her follow up vaccine and was rocking her spooky bandana! It was impossible to resist getting a snapshot of Molly looking like such a treat! 😍🎃

27/10/2025

As the nights draw in, a lot of us will be starting to walk our dogs in the dark. Check out our top tips below on staying safe whilst out and about with your pooch

26/10/2025

On Sunday 26th October, the clocks go back one hour as British Summer Time ends.

While this gives us an extra hour in bed, it can disrupt our pets’ routines, especially feeding and walking schedules.

Animals thrive on consistency, so sudden changes can cause confusion or anxiety. To help ease the transition, consider gradually adjusting your pet’s routine over a few days leading up to the change. A little preparation can make a big difference in keeping your furry friends happy and settled.

Have you noticed your pet reacting to the time change before? Share your stories or tips below - we’d love to hear them! 🐶🐱🕒

24/10/2025

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24/10/2025

Handsome Max returns! 😍🥰

You may have seen his adorable face appear on our page before! Max returned this time to see nurse Erin for a weight check and pick up his monthly flea treatment.

Puppies can gain weight quickly in a very short space of time, therefore, its very important that our pets receive the correct dose of flea and worming treatment. To prevent over or underdosing.

Max doesn’t have to worry about calculating his monthly doses! That's our team's job. The only thing this little chap had to do was sit still on the scales for a few moments - impossible task for an excited pup! But with the bribery of a couple of treats we managed to get a still Max for long enough! and of course afterwards he enjoyed a lots of cuddles as a reward for a job well done. 🥳😍

24/10/2025

With fireworks night coming up, now is the time to start thinking about introducing a pheromone diffuser or spray, if you are concerned that your pet may get stressed.

Did you know? Healthy Pet Club members benefit from 20% off selected calming products in practice.

Give us a call to join your pet to the club today or find out more at vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

23/10/2025

Maybe a stray turns up and never leaves. Maybe a friend asks you to “temporarily” look after theirs. Or maybe a kitten appears just when you weren’t looking.

It’s all part of what the internet calls the cat distribution system - a tongue-in-cheek way of describing how cats seem to end up exactly where they’re meant to be.

Thinking of getting a cat? Read more about the options for responsibly choosing (or being chosen by) a cat: 🔗 https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/adopt-or-shoprescue-a-cat-or-buy-a-kitten/

22/10/2025

Meet the handsome Derek! 😍🐱

Derek was presented to orthopaedic surgeon Paul after he developed a sudden onset lameness on his right hind leg. His owners suspected that he fell whilst climbing, however only Derek will truly know the cause of this mystery!

On examination Paul confirmed that Derek’s stifle was unstable and for his case, prognosis would be better with surgery.

Therefore, he was admitted for lateral suture surgery. Which is a procedure that provides stability to the knee where the instability is often the result of a torn cranial cruciate ligament, which causes pain, damage to the cartilage and surrounding bones.

During a lateral suture, a strong monofilament suture is placed from the lateral fabella (a small bone adjacent to the femur) to the tibial crest. This suture limits cranial translation of the tibia relative to the femur and maintains normal range of motion in the knee.

Since surgery, Derek has been discharged from the hospital. Recovery from orthopaedic surgeries take an extended amount of time – varying from eight weeks or longer, therefore Derek has a long road ahead of him, but he is already off to a good start according to his first few check ins with Paul!

Go Derek! 🥳🤩

22/10/2025

Thinking of welcoming a feline friend? 🐱

Cats can make brilliant companions, but they’re not low maintenance pets. Giving a cat a good home means meeting their physical and emotional needs every day.

We’ve broken down some key things to consider, from their space and routine to vet care and costs.

🔗 Read more: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/things-to-consider-before-getting-a-cat/

21/10/2025

It’s Day 2 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2025! 🎉

Did you know guinea pigs are social animals and can become stressed without companionship? Along with a proper diet, good housing, and gentle handling, having friends is key to keeping them content.

💚 What’s your guinea pigs’ favourite way to spend time together?