Hawthorne Lodge Vets

23/02/2026

*** UPDATE - NARLA HAS BEEN SAFELY FOUND ❤️ ***

HELP REQUIRED - HAVE YOU SEEN NARLA?

Narla has just slipped her collar and lead whilst in Broad Street in Banbury, her owners are desperately worried and are trying to find her. She ran toward The Range. Narla is not local to Banbury, so she doesn't know the area.

Narla is a 5 month old Labrador cross Wiemaraner. She is identichipped, but now not wearing her collar.

PLEASE RING US ON BANBURY 259446 if you see her, so that we can let her owners know.

Any help sharing this with friends and family, especially those in the town centre, will be much appreciated. We hope Narla is found safe and well very soon, we'll keep you updated.

Many thanks, Hawthorne Lodge Vets, Banbury. 01295259446.

20/02/2026

A very, very BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved with the Pet Pet Blood Bank UK donation session that took place here at Hawthorne Lodge on Tuesday. 🥰 Their wonderful team managed to collect 9 whole units of blood on Tuesday, which is absolutely brilliant and will help to save up to 36 lives! 🐶🐾❤️

Thank you to.....
🩸 all the donors (and their owners!) that attended, including the 2 new dogs. A special mention too, to Mabel, who made her 20th milestone donation! 😍
🩸everyone who helped share details of the event.
🩸all the wonderful Pet Blood Bank team, both on the day and behind the scenes.

For more information about the Pet Blood Bank please have a look at their website; www.petbloodbankuk.org Our next donation session at Hawthorne Lodge will be on Tuesday 14th April 2026.

19/02/2026

We performed a pyometra operation today on lovely 'Nami'. 🥰

Do you know what a pyometra infection is?

Pyometra is a condition that can affect female animals that haven't been spayed. Pyometra literally means 'pus in the womb' and is a bacterial infection that occurs in the uterus. We see it more commonly in dogs rather than cats.

Pyometra can be classed as open pyometra, or closed pyometra......

Open pyometra happens when your pet's uterus becomes infected, but her cervix is open. The pus that forms within her uterus will drain out via the va**na. This was the case with Nami, so she started on antibiotics to stabilise her condition and get the infection under control, in advance of operating on her today.

Closed pyometra can be more dangerous, because while your pet’s uterus is infected, the cervix remains closed. That means any pus that forms cannot drain out. As the pus builds up, there’s a danger that the uterus could rupture, or the bacteria from the pus could start to infect their bloodstream.

Both of the above possibilities can be life-threatening, which is why prompt assessment and a plan for follow up treatment is so important. More information about pyometra, specifically in cats, can be found here; https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/pyometra-in-cats

We're pleased to say that Nami's operation went very well and she went home this afternoon. We're looking forward to seeing her for her post operative check ups.

A big thank you to Nami's owner for allowing us to share her photos with you

14/02/2026

The very handsome 'Arlo' came to see us yesterday, as he had eaten a sock. Luckily we didn't need to operate, as he managed to vomit it. 🤢

Have a look at the sock Arlo had chosen - looks like Arlo perfectly timed it for Valentine's Day! 😆

We're pleased to report that Arlo went home feeling much better after his stay (including lots of tummy tickles) with us. 🥰

A big thank you to Arlo's owner for allowing us to share his photos and story.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE! ❤️

13/02/2026

Sharing an important post.....

11/02/2026

Jake has just been to collect his Valentine's present, for winning our cover photo competition. ❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations and enjoy! ❤️

10/02/2026

Congratulations Jake, you have won our 'Valentines Day' cover photo competition! Jake has received the most votes - a grand total of 31. We've just uploaded Jake's picture as our cover photo, along with a few valentine's hearts added in too. 😍

Well done also to Winnie, who was a very close runner-up, with 27 votes. 🥰

We'll be in touch with you both soon, to arrange for you to collect your small winners presents.

A very big thank you to all of your who entered - the pictures are absolutely amazing, we love them all! Thank you also to all of you who took the time to place your votes, it's much appreciated. Hope you all have a very HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY later in the week. 💕

05/02/2026

💕❤️Valentine Cover Photo Competition! ❤️💕
❤️🐾Calling all pet parents! 🐾❤️

We’re getting into the valentine spirit and we'd like YOUR pets to help us decorate our page for the days around Valentines Day!

📸 How to Enter:
Post your best photo of your pet in the comments below. Make sure your photo is clear and high-quality so it looks great as a cover photo. It must be in LANDSCAPE view, so that it fits our cover photo area.

👍To everyone - please vote for your favourite photos by liking or loving them!

🏆 Winner:
The photo with the most reactions by 1pm on Tuesday 10th February will become our official Valentine cover photo! Plus, the winner will receive a little surprise present from us. 🎁🐾

We can't wait to see your adorable loving fur-babies! 🌟
Let the Valentine cuteness begin! 📸❤️

01/02/2026

Help share some love at our next donation session on Tuesday 17th February ❤️

February is the perfect month to show a little love ❤️

A single donation can help save up to four precious lives. With just 45 minutes of your time, your dog could share a little lifesaving love this month 🩸

We're looking for more dogs to come along to the following sessions especially, but you can see all upcoming sessions in your area on our app 🙏

📍 Tunbridge Wells, The Well House Vet Clinic - Saturday 7 February
📍 Crewe, Eden Vets - Sunday 8 February
📍 Hitchin, Davies Veterinary Specialists - Saturday 14 February
📍 Alton, Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists - Sunday 15 February
📍 Banbury, Hawthorne Lodge Vets - Tuesday 17 February
📍 Worsley, PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons - Saturday 21 February
📍 Canterbury, Barton Veterinary Hospital - Sunday 22 February
📍 Consett, Westway Vet Group - Sunday 22 February
📍 Kirkliston, Mackie and Brechin Vet Surgeons - Sunday 22 February
📍 Quedgeley, AAS Vets - Saturday 28 February
📍 Bradbury, Wear Referrals - Saturday 28 February

If you can make it, please book now via our mobile app, send us a message, or call 01509 232 222. We’d love to see you!

Thank you for helping save lives 🥰