Medivet

11/10/2025

Meet Biscuit 🐾A brave little fighter!

Biscuit is a very special rescue puppy who’s captured everyone’s hearts at our South Ockendon practice. 💛

He was born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his legs, leaving him with hind limb injuries and in need of urgent treatment and round-the-clock care. Thankfully, our lead vet and branch partner, George 🩺, stepped in to give him the best possible start and took him in for himself! He took him home and, with the help of our nursing team, hand-reared him back to health.

Biscuit is now doing brilliantly, growing stronger every day, and is a much-loved member of the South Ockendon team. 🐶✨

10/10/2025

This Mental Health Awareness Day, we’re reminded that the unconditional love of pets can play a big part in supporting our wellbeing. Whether it’s a wagging tail after a long day, a purr that brings comfort, or simply getting out for a walk together, our companions remind us to slow down and take care of ourselves.

At Medivet, we’re proud to care not just for pets, but also for the people who love them. Supporting each other; colleagues, clients and communities is at the heart of what we do.

Let’s celebrate the bond between people and pets, and the role it plays in better mental health.

💬 How does your pet help you look after your wellbeing? Share your story in the comments.

07/10/2025

Behind the Scenes! Enjoy a sneak peek of a typical day in the life with our Registered Veterinary Nurse, Amy, from our Woodstock Practice. No day is ever the same!

02/10/2025

Say hi to this prickly little guy! This brave little hedgehog was brought into our Medivet Beeston practice after being injured by a strimmer and needed an amputation.

Garden wildlife often need a helping hand and small changes, like checking long grass before strimming, can make a huge difference. 🌱✨

26/09/2025

Nothing to see here, just little Daphne stealing the heart of Danielle, our Veterinary Care Assistant at our Kensington Practice.🐶

25/09/2025

They won’t show it, but it doesn’t mean they’re not hurting.

Pets instinctively hide pain - especially in their joints. We’re here to help you spot the signs they can’t speak about, with a FREE Mobility Pain Check.

Visit our website for full T&Cs.

20/09/2025

Who can relate? 🐈

19/09/2025

We would like to introduce this very brave boy, Arthur. 🐈

Arthur came into out South Ockendon practice recently for a tail amputation. There are many reasons a cat may need an amputation and in this case it was because Arthur was found as a stray and had a severe infection in his tale. The team made the decision to amputate so Arthur could live a happy and healthy life.

16/09/2025

Does your cat really dislike other cats? 🐾 ​

Some need space, others seek company. Spot the signs and learn how to ease the tension.​

12/09/2025

Look at these puppy dog eyes😍

The lovely Saffie visited our Rugby practice this week for her 12 week vaccinations and what a very brave girl she was.

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10/09/2025

Let's talk about kitten vaccinations! We've had a lot of comments recently on why vaccinations are imporant! We've answered some frequently asked questions below. Let us know your questions in the comments.

07/09/2025

Dog parents, how many times do you think you’ve asked this question? 👇

05/09/2025

They can't tell you when it hurts. But we can.

You know your pet best. But their pain isn't always visible - especially in their joints. In fact, they're experts at hiding it.

That's why we're making it easier to spot the signs your pet might be hiding, with a FREE Mobility Pain Check.

For full T&C's please visit our website.

27/08/2025

Nurse Poppy at your service!🩺🐾

14/07/2025

When the temperature rises, our furry friends feel the heat too, and it can be dangerous.
Swipe for simple tips to keep your dog safe, cool, and comfortable during a heatwave. 🧊🐾

Head to our website to read more.

07/07/2025

Beware of grass seeds!🐾

Its the time of year again - warm weather, long walks and unfortunately…grass seeds. These tiny barbed nuisances might look harmless but they can cause BIG problems for our furry friends.

🚨Why are they dangerous?🚨
Grass seeds (also known as foxtails) can get caught in our pets fur, ears, eyes, paws and burrow their way under the skin. If left untreated, they can lead to painful infections and potentially require surgery to remove them.

💡Remember to check your dogs fur after a walk and monitor signs such as:

🔴Excessive licking or chewing paws
🔴Redness, swelling or limping
🔴Head shaking or scratching at ears
🔴Sudden sneezing or eye irritation

04/07/2025

Cute puppy alert‼️

Koby recently visited us for his first vaccinations.

Although visiting the vets can be quite scary, its nothing a few treats and cuddles with our vet Saarah and nurse Holly cant fix💗

03/07/2025

⭐️ Did you know we offer laparoscopic (key hole) spaying?⭐️

Recently Chloe came in for her laparoscopic spay. She was admitted with us at Cockfosters and transported to Medivet Enfield 24hour hospital with one of our nurses. There, one of the vets performed the surgery whilst our nurses monitored Chloe the whole time.
She enjoyed all the fuss given by both our teams and recovered amazingly.

Laparoscopic spays are a modern alternative to traditional spays. This involves smaller incisions and a camera that is inserted into the abdomen. It has a great advantage of less pain post operatively, faster recovery, smaller incision and lower risk of complications.

19/06/2025

⚠️ITS TOO HOT⚠️

Summer has arrived, although it’s great for us, it can cause many problems for our pets

No dog has died from missing a walk but many have died as a result of being walked in hot weather

For more advice please click this link
https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

18/06/2025

Meet Doodles💘

This precious girl has a grade 3/6 murmur. We diagnosed this a few years back and since then she has been coming in for regular scans where we can monitor any changes.

Our heart scans are done with Virtual Veterinary Specialists (VVS) that assist us in getting the perfect images and measurements to diagnose any changes to your pets heart.

In the second picture you can see Saarah and Holly preparing to take a blood pressure reading. Heart disease can lead to hypertension (high blood pressure) so it’s crucial we monitor this at every scan.

12/06/2025

Have you ever wondered what happens once we admit your pets for a surgery?🩺

Meet our happy girl Rudi! 💜
Recently Rudi had a cyst on her back which after draining, filled back up with fluid very quickly so following the advice of one of our lovely vets, the owner decided it was best to remove it.

We first placed an intravenous catheter and calculated the medication needed for Rudi’s weight and administered her pre-medication and an induction agent to help her fall asleep.
Once she was asleep and settled, we began clipping the fur around the area and cleaning it ready for her surgery.
Whilst our patients are asleep we attach them to our multi-parameter which assists us in monitoring their vitals, such as their blood pressure, oxygen levels, temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate.
Rudi is now fully healed and can return back to normal.

05/06/2025

Happy pride month!🏳️‍🌈

Happy Pride month from all of us at Medivet! 🌈

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and celebrated for who they are. Pride month means different things to each and every person and is a reminder to everyone that they are enough, not just in this month, but every day.

28/05/2025

Look at this handsome boy Bear!😍
These two pictures are just two years apart.

We have been loving watching him grow into the big boy he is 🐾

21/05/2025

We just wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who bring in treats and goodies for our team. Your kindness and thoughtfulness never go unnoticed!

Between long days and caring for your wonderful pets, those surprise snacks mean more than you know. It’s a sweet reminder of the amazing community we get to serve every day.