E-vets Borders, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Service

24/04/2026

We are aware of the posts circulating regarding a dog that very sadly died after visiting a tulip festival.

We want to make it very clear that, despite what is circulating in the press and on social media, this dog did not die as a result of tulip poisoning.

As the UK’s only animal poison centre in the UK, we have managed over 1600 cases regarding tulips. Based on this evidence and our research, we can reassure the public that the clinical signs described in this case are not consistent with tulip toxicity. While tulips may cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested, severe cases are very uncommon. Other potential causes should be considered in this case.

If you’re concerned your pet may have been exposed to something harmful, please call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000. Veterinary professionals can call the VPIS on 020 7305 5055.

03/04/2026

Happy Easter weekend, everyone!!! Tis the weekend for family fun, Easter eggs, chocolate, bunnies, and baby lambs! (And, apparently, Storm Dave 🌬💨🍃)

We hope everyone and their pets stay safe this weekend, and the hungry pets keep out of the chocolate, hot cross buns, toxic plants, and any other trouble! 🍫💐

But if your pet does need a vet, we're here as usual so please don't hesitate to phone 😁

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In addition to covering our usual practices (Galedin Veterinary- Small Animal, Border Vets, and Roadhouse Vets), due to unforeseen circumstances we will also be helping out our fellow vets at Greenside Veterinary Practice and Hawick Veterinary Practice with their small animal calls this weekend.

Please phone your normal vets as usual to be redirected to us, and one of our team will be happy to help! 🐣🐰🐇

01/04/2026

Congratulations are in order 🙌🏼 to two of our fabulous nurses - Danni and Carol 🩺💉who recently passed their Veterinary Nurse Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care.

This an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification 📚 designed to enhance veterinary nurses' skills and knowledge in specialised fields. It involved two years of extra training and studying, concluding with assessments from the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) 🤓

You can rest assured that your pets are in safe hands with these guys ❤️

More good news to follow later this week - watch this space!

31/03/2026

🐍 Adders 🐍
Now that spring is finally here, we have started to notice an increase in calls regarding adder bites.

The adder (Vipera berus berus) is the only venomous snake native to the UK, and is also found across northern Europe. It is a protected species in the UK. Adders are most commonly, but not exclusively, found on dry, sandy heaths, sand dunes, rocky hillsides, moorlands and woodland edges. The clinical signs of an adder bite can include rapid and progressive swelling around the bite site, pain, lethargy, vomiting, bruising, bleeding and collapse.

What should you do if your pet has been bitten by an adder?
❌Do not panic.
❌Do not interfere with the bite.
❌Do not apply a tourniquet.
❌Do not attempt to touch or catch the snake.
❌Do not kill the snake – it is a protected species.
❌If practical, carry your dog to your car and go to your veterinary surgeon - do not delay seeking advice even if your pet is well as things can change quickly.

Adders are not aggressive and generally only bite when provoked. They hibernate in the winter and as a result most bites occur in the summer. Pets are frequently bitten on the leg, head or neck. If your pet has been bitten by an adder (even if you did not see the snake or are not sure what happened) – contact your vet immediately. Your vet will examine your pet to determine the location of the bite and extent of the swelling.

Veterinary professionals can call us any time on 02073 055 055 if required for assistance with managing cases of adder bites. We also hold a list of antivenom stockists across the UK. Please note that antivenom is not indicated in all cases.

19/03/2026

Just because it doesn't get stuck and cause a blockage, doesn't mean an intestinal foreign body can't cause problems 🤕

Meet Amos, the most people friendly sooky collie! Amos came to us at E-vets for not being able to keep his food down 🤢 He was treated with anti-sickness injections and pain relief, but unfortunately he was still being sick and feeling even more sad by the next morning, which is a big red flag 🚩 for something more serious going on!

Day team took him to surgery where it was discovered that silly Amos ate part of his bed! It had aaaaalmost made it through the GI system, so close that the surgeon could squeeze it out the back end 💩 without needing to cut into the intestines to get it out. But unfortunately that ball of fabric did not make its way through easily, and Amos' intestines were bruised so badly that they were not working as well as they should.

Amos had to stay with us for 4 nights/days for lots of tlc while his intestines recovered (regular doses of cuddles arguably the most important part of the treatment plan) before finally his intestines recovered enough that he could eat and keep the food down. The excitement of the team when he ate several pieces of chicken for the first time we're sure could be felt across the whole of the Scottish Borders!

Amos is now home, back to enjoying his walks and all the people he meets along the way 🥰🥰🥰

So let Amos' story be a warning: just because your dog 💩s out the sock or towel or other silly inedible thing, doesn't mean it can't cause serious damage along the way. So if you have a dog (or cat!) that eats daft things, keep all potentially daft things out of their reach!

11/02/2026

25/12/2025

Update: Greenside phones should all be fixed now! 😁

To all clients of Greenside Veterinary Practice in St Boswells: Greenside is currently having some phone issues, so if you need to speak with a vet for an emergency but the Greenside phone is ringing out, please give us a phone at 01896 753759 and we'll pass your message along to their on call vet to phone you back!

Hopefully not too many of you will need an emergency vet, but no need to worry, all us in the Borders look out for each other, especially on this very Merry Christmas day 🎄

24/12/2025

We hope you don't need us, but we'll be here if you do! 😻

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS........It's been a busy first 2 weeks at Roadhouse and it's been so great meeting all our lovely new clients and patients.
Our Christmas opening hours are as follows:
24th - 8am - 6pm
25th & 26th - closed
27th - 8am - 12pm
29th - 31st - 8am - 6pm
1st & 2nd - closed
3rd - 8am - 12pm
While we are closed, the wonderful team at will be working tirelessly through the Christmas period to care for the animals of the borders. If you phone the normal roadhouse number, you will be automatically re-directed.
Merry Christmas from all the team at roadhouse. 🎄❄️🐾

23/12/2025

Update - reunited with owner

‼️FOUND‼️

Near the A7 north end of Selkirk, near Oregon timber

Now safe at E-Vets, Galashiels
Unchipped

Proof of ownership will be required
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13/12/2025

The E-Vets team getting into the Christmas spirit with an evening of wreath making!!! Beautiful but all very different wreaths were made, lots of fun was had, (a wee ladybird stowaway visited!), and the break room smelled like the forest for days afterwards.

Only 12 more sleeps till Santa visits!!!