Live Well Vets Caerphilly

17/08/2025

👩‍⚕️🐾 Meet Sandra – Our Heart Hero at Live Well Vets! 💓🐶🐱

Say hello to Sandra, the brilliant vet behind our cardiology clinics here at Live Well Vets! With a passion for keeping your pets’ hearts healthy and tails wagging, she’s here to support you every step of the way 💗

In this short video, Sandra shares her top tips on how to keep your pet’s heart in great shape – from early signs to watch out for, to how a healthy lifestyle can make all the difference.

If you’ve got questions about heart health, or just want to learn more, our team is only ever a message away 💬

15/08/2025

🦜✨ Did you know?

Parrots are not just colourful chatterboxes – they’re also incredibly clever parents!

Research shows that some parrot species, like green-rumped parrotlets, actually give their chicks unique “names.” 💛🐣

These aren’t names like “Polly” or “Rio,” but rather specific sounds or calls that each chick learns to recognise as their own. Just like humans use names to identify each other, parrots use these signature calls so their babies know when they’re being called.

👉 Nature’s way of saying – you’re special, and I see you.

13/08/2025

Meet Lexi, such a brave girl who came in for surgery but is recovering well - just look at her - too sweet 🥰

11/08/2025

🌱 "I fought the seeds… but the seeds won!" 🌱

This is Greg’s little boy, Ollie — and yep, it’s officially seed season!

Seeds (especially small grass seeds) can cause trouble by working their way into paws, ears, eyes and even under the skin 😬

What to check after walks:
🐾 Between toes
👂 In and around ears
👁️ Around eyes
🌾 Under armpits and tail area

If your pet is licking at their paws, shaking their head, or just not quite themselves — pop in for a check. Better safe than sorry!

10/08/2025

Meet Bran, the adorable little one who won our hearts with his warm eyes and charming personality ☺️

08/08/2025

🐶⏰ Your dog knows when it’s dinner time… but how?

It turns out, dogs are surprisingly good at keeping track of time.

Studies suggest that dogs use a mix of cues to know what’s happening and when. This includes:

🕒 Circadian rhythms – their internal body clock keeps them in tune with day and night cycles.

👃 Smell fading over time – some scientists believe dogs notice the gradual fading of your scent in the house as a measure of how long you’ve been gone.

🔊 Environmental cues – like traffic patterns outside, daylight changes, or regular routines in the household.
So when your dog is waiting by the door just before you get home, it isn’t magic – it’s their amazing sense of routine, smell, and internal timing at work. ❤️

👉 They really are creatures of habit, and they always know when it’s time for cuddles.

06/08/2025

☀️ Summer Tip #1: Breathe Easy When It’s Hot!

As the temperature climbs, short-nosed breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs & Frenchies need extra care. BOAS (airway narrowing, elongated soft palate, pinched nostrils) can make breathing harder in the heat—dogs can overheat quickly or struggle even at rest.

Summer hack: keep walks short and early in the morning or at dusk. Watch for noisy breathing, snorts, gagging, or collapse—these often worsen on hot days.

This helpful blog explains the common symptoms of BOAS, the available treatments and the dog breeds this disorder affects.

04/08/2025

🐾 National Assistance Dog Day – 4 August 🐾

Today we’re celebrating some truly incredible dogs – assistance dogs 🐕‍🦺

From guiding their owner’s path to fetching items and offering vital support, these amazing companions go above and beyond to help people living with disabilities or illness navigate daily life. Their dedication, training, and loyalty are nothing short of inspiring 💛

To every assistance dog – and the people who train them – we see you and we celebrate you today. You’re changing lives, one paw at a time 🐾💫

02/08/2025

🫀 Meet Sandra – who runs our cardiology clinic at Live Well Vets!

In this first video, Sandra explains what our cardiology clinics are all about and talks through some of the most common heart problems we see in dogs and cats – including murmurs, valve issues, and more.

Whether your pet has just been diagnosed or you're keeping an eye on symptoms, this series is for you 💬🐾

📍 Our cardiology clinics run in Caerphilly and Llantrisant, and offer in-depth heart scans (echocardiograms), treatment plans, and tailored advice.
🎥 This is video 1 of 3 – so stay tuned for more!
🧡 Questions? Drop them below or give us a call!

01/08/2025

🐱🍭 Sweet? Not for me!

Did you know that cats can’t taste sweetness?

Unlike us, cats lack the taste receptors needed to detect sugary flavours. Scientists believe this is because cats are true carnivores – their bodies evolved to crave meat, not carbohydrates or sugary treats.

So, while you might love cake, chocolate, or ice cream, your feline friend simply doesn’t understand the fuss! 😹

👉 Next time your cat sniffs your dessert and walks away unimpressed, now you know why – they’re sweet enough already.

30/07/2025

Meet Max—our adorable, sweet-natured friend. You're always welcome to come back and visit Max anytime! ☺️

28/07/2025

Meet little Maggie, such a sweet little girl, always excited to see everyone - look at her face 🥰