Nova Veterinary Centre

04/11/2025

This very beautiful boy is Sox.😍

He was taken in at a very young age and is a very worried little chap. His pawrents have taken a lot of time and patience to help him feel more confident and we know this is only going to get better! He's recently been in for neutering and was super brave!🥰

We like to think we're all slowly winning Sox over... 🫶

03/11/2025

Handsome Frazier to combat those Monday morning blues... 💙

01/11/2025

🌿 Signing off after a busy week at Nova Vets! 🌿

It’s been a busy week here at the practice, we’re so grateful for all the wonderful pets and owners we’ve seen. 🐾💚

While Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) wrapped up recently, we still love any opportunity to celebrate our guinea pig patients. 🐹 Their health and happiness are important to us all year round.

If you missed it, you can read our GPAW blog post here 👉 https://novavets.co.uk/news/guinea-pig-awareness-week/

We’re always delighted to see your guinea pigs in the clinic, regardless of GPAW week. Whether it’s for a check-up or just to say hello.

Have a great weekend all! 😊

31/10/2025

How beautiful is Zora 🥰. We very much loved having her pop in today to see us. What a cuddly bear ❤️

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!🎃🐾

It's finally Friday!🙌
Here is the gorgeous Tiny... big yawns and little toe beans.🥰

This gorgeous girl has recently been in for neutering. She was a stray/feral and has now found her forever home.🙏

Please show us your photos of your beautiful black cats and your pets in their Halloween attire.🦇🧙‍♀️🐈

Have a lovely weekend.👻

30/10/2025

Meet the beautiful Lola who came in to see Sam today for her first appointment ❤️ So lovely to see such a waggy tail 🥰 xx

30/10/2025

Gorgeous little Ivy is growing already!😍

She certainly won over vet Kate.🥰

29/10/2025

Pixie's photo shoot when she came in for neutering... gorgeous girl!😍

28/10/2025

⚠️We’re coming up to that time of year…

Fireworks!🎆💥

Many animals don’t cope with during fireworks, something which usually worsens over time.

📌Top tips:

🐶Setting up a den. A den is a nice, quiet space where your dog can feel safe to hide and feel in control. You can cover a crate (or even a table) with blankets/towels/sheets with a small entrance space so they can enter. They are best placed behind the furniture or under stairs, or somewhere where your dog would usually run to when they’re frightened.

🐱Providing a safe place for your cat. They usually feel safest up high.

🥎Distraction… with an easy game to play with a toy or making them find a treat.

📻Keep your windows and doors shut with the television or radio on to distract from the sounds.

🐱Naturally, cats can be more stressed if they’re outside during fireworks so try to keep them in.

🎵Not always possible but in advance, playing low volume firework sounds, and increasing gradually, to enable them to get used to the sudden sounds.

🧘‍♂️Zenifel and Zenidog are products containing synthetic copies of your pets’ pheromones. They help to create a safe and secure environment at home. They are most effective for fireworks when already in use.

⚠️VERY importantly, please make sure your pets are microchipped! They may become frightened and startled, run away or escape, and need to be found. It is also super important to update your details if they aren’t already!

🙏🏻If you have tried many avenues of helping your pets but feel you need more assistance, medications and nutraceuticals can be used with varying results in cats and dogs.

We understand that fireworks occur when you’re not necessarily expecting them, but hopefully there are ways you can help your pets in need.🥰

26/10/2025

🎃👻✨

🎃 Halloween Pet Safety Alert! 🎃

As we head into Halloween, it's important to be mindful of common toxins that can pose risks to our pets. Here are a few to watch out for:

🌟 Glow sticks
Contain a chemical called dibutyl phthalate, which has an unpleasant taste and can cause drooling, vomiting, and skin irritation if ingested or broken open.

🍫 Chocolate
Contains theobromine, which can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate, tremors, and even seizures. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to pets.

🍇 Raisins
Contain tartaric acid, which can cause acute kidney injury — even small amounts can be dangerous for dogs.

🍬 Chewing gum
Often contains xylitol, a sugar substitute that can trigger a dangerous drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and potentially liver failure.

🎃 Pumpkins
While plain, cooked pumpkin is safe in moderation, ingesting raw or moldy pumpkins can cause gastrointestinal upset or expose pets to tremorgenic mycotoxins, which may lead to tremors or seizures.

🕯️ Candles
Not toxic, but if swallowed, they can cause a gastrointestinal obstruction, and hot wax can lead to burns.

🐾 Tip: Keep Halloween treats and decorations out of your pet’s reach, and contact your vet immediately if you suspect they've eaten something they shouldn’t have.

Stay safe and spooky! 👻🐶🐱

24/10/2025

Sorry to anyone that comes in… 🙊😬🫶🏻