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The Hadleigh Vets is Hadleigh’s new independent small animal veterinary practice.

05/06/2026

Say hello to the beautiful Bonnie! This lovely little Miniature Dachshund was in with us recently for her laparoscopic spay (often called a 'keyhole spay').

Keyhole surgery is a fantastic, minimally invasive option for our patients. Our vets do this neutering procedure using two tiny incisions to perform a camera-guided ovarioectomy (removal of ovaries).

Compared to the 'traditional' or 'open' spay, which uses a much larger incision and has a much longer recovery time (often two weeks), this technique allows for:
🩺 Less discomfort after the operation
🩹 Much smaller wound
🏃‍ Faster recovery time - often 2-3 days before resuming normal exercise

The keyhole technique is most commonly used in dogs who are large breed, deep chested or very bouncy! Though, they can be performed in any dog who is larger than 5kg in weight.

Bonnie was an absolute sweetheart throughout her stay and took it all in her stride. Our clinical team made sure she was showered with plenty of cuddles, and she enjoyed lounging in our practice garden during her recovery!

04/06/2026

Hop on over, Fern and Hazel! 🐰🐰

These two sweet bunnies came in to see Vet Jo for their annual vaccination and health check.

Jo gave them a thorough nose-to-tail health check to ensure they are thriving at home. This includes checking their teeth and jaws, fur and skin, mobility and body condition, as well as tailored advice on nutrition and parasite prevention (really important at this time of year to avoid problems with flies!).

While they were here, Fern and Hazel also received their essential vaccinations. Rabbits are vulnerable to some incredibly serious and fast-acting diseases, which is why we highly recommend keeping them protected. Routine vaccines cover Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Strain 1 and 2. Because these diseases are widespread and can be fatal, preventive care is the absolute best way to give your bunnies a long, happy, and healthy life.

A huge thank you to Fern and Hazel’s lovely owners for taking such wonderful care of them!

03/06/2026

🍰 CAKE SALE next Monday 🍰
Our fantastic nurse, Rebecca, is undertaking an ultramarathon next month in aid of Cats Protection! She is fundraising at the moment and hosting a cake sale at the practice on Monday 8th June. Please come along and support this great cause 🐈

01/06/2026

Look who popped in to see us! This gorgeous 6-month-old Beagle puppy, Dotty, was in the practice today for her first nurse health check.

As a member of our Hadleigh Pet Club, Dotty gets routine developmental milestones checked to ensure she’s growing up happy and healthy, then a six-monthly adult health check with our nursing team.

Our lovely veterinary nurse, Saskia, gave Dotty a thorough, top-to-tail examination, which included:

🐾 Weight and growth check: monitoring her growth curve to ensure her development is on track
🐾 Dental assessment: checking how her adult teeth are coming in and discussing dental care
🐾 Diet and nutrition: chatting about transitioning from puppy food to a junior or adult diet
🐾 Parasite prevention: reviewing her flea, tick, and worming risk and routine to keep her and her family fully protected

We are thrilled to report that Dotty passed with flying colours! 🌟

Our Hadleigh Pet Club is designed to give you peace of mind, covering all your companion's preventative health essentials throughout the year. To find out more about it, visit our website at www.thehadleighvets.com/petclub

31/05/2026

🚮 Food waste warning 🚮

As many of us across the area adjust to the new household waste routines this week, we are all getting used to our shiny new food waste caddies. However, whilst we might see a new chore, our four-legged family members see something else entirely: The Ultimate Forbidden Buffet!

Before our pet friends decide to do some ‘unauthorised recycling’ please consider keeping the food waste caddies firmly out of paws' reach, such as up on a high countertops or in a secure cupboard.

Everyday items like onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, and coffee grounds are highly toxic to dogs and cats. Leftover bones can easily splinter, causing severe internal damage or blockages. Additionally, certain food moulds produce ‘mycotoxins’ which can cause severe muscle tremors and seizures in pets.

Here is vet Jess’s dog, Sprout, approving his new bin. If you ever suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn't have, please give us a call straight away.

Happy recycling!

27/05/2026

Meet this handsome cat called Shaun 🐑 he was brought into the practice after becoming suddenly and severely unwell. After a thorough assessment, blood tests and imaging, Vet George diagnosed a life-threatening obstruction in Shaun’s small intestine.

Given how critical Shaun’s condition was, the team acted quickly. They worked to stabilise him immediately before performing emergency surgery to safely remove the blockage, which turned out to be a pom-pom from one of his toys!

Surgery is a major event for any pet, and the recovery is just as important. Shaun stayed with us overnight for close monitoring, where Nurse Jaide kept him comfortable, managed his pain, helped his appetite and ensured he was resting well.

Thanks to a fantastic team effort and Shaun’s resilience, he bounced back brilliantly and was able to head home to his family the very next morning.

Please join us in wishing Shaun a very smooth and continued recovery at home!

22/05/2026

🌟 MEET THE TEAM - SASKIA 🌟

Our newest nurse Saskia started with us earlier this month. She graduated from the prestigious Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2022 with a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing. As a passionate all-rounder, she thrives on the variety of her role. Saskia enjoys every single aspect of nursing, from the fast-paced environment of the surgical theatre to meeting clients and their pets during nursing consultations.

Born and raised in Essex, Saskia is now happily settling into the Suffolk countryside with her partner and their gorgeous Golden Retriever, Crumble. In her spare time, she loves exploring her new local area, touring regional artisan bakeries, and relaxing in cosy country pubs after a long dog walk.

With Saskia joining us, our incredible nursing team expands to a Fantastic Five! Her arrival brings even more depth, expertise, and passion to our clinics, ensuring your pets always receive the highest standard of care. We are so proud of how our nursing team has grown, and we know you will love meeting Saskia around the practice.

21/05/2026

🐾 Vet Jo had the absolute pleasure of cuddling the gorgeous Sasha, a Rottweiler puppy who visited us for her very first vaccinations. She was such a brave girl and took it all in her stride!

As vets, we have the enormous privilege of caring for pets through every single stage of their lives. From preparing excited little puppies like Sasha for their very first walks, to keeping our beloved senior patients well and comfortable, and everything in between, we are here.

Welcome to the practice, Sasha! We cannot wait to watch you grow.

20/05/2026

🍪 We recently welcome Oreo, a handsome senior Dalmation, for a second opinion consultation after he had suddenly started showing some very unusual behaviours.

He had become incredibly lethargic, excessively thirsty, and his walking had become very wobbly. His owners also noticed he had rapidly lost a lot of muscle mass around his head, back, and pelvis.

Vet Jess and Nurse Leanne gave Oreo a thorough nose-to-tail examination. To get to the bottom of these sudden changes and map out a precise treatment plan, they recommended in-house blood tests, urine tests, and imaging.

Imaging showed arthritis around his spine and pelvis, which was pinching the nerves to his back legs and causing inflammation - this explained his wobbly gait! Blood tests revealed the development of Cushing's disease (over-active adrenal glands) alongside a severe gall bladder blockage, called a mucocoele, which had occurred as a secondary complication of his adrenal function.

After just his first few weeks on a tailored medication plan and change in food, Oreo is doing brilliantly. He is already rebuilding his muscle strength, is significantly more comfortable, and his gallbladder disease has been successfully reversed.

His quality of life is now hugely improved. While we will still be seeing Oreo for regular check-ups to keep a close eye on his progress, we are absolutely thrilled to see him acting like a much happier chap. Well done, Oreo!

19/05/2026

💐 The veterinary world truly is something special.

A couple of weeks ago, a beautiful bouquet of flowers arrived at the practice, and it absolutely made our week! They were sent to us by the wonderful team at Heartwood Vets in Wi******er, a fellow independent practice like us.

Our Vet Jess used to work with the head vet at Heartwood and recently hopped on the phone to help them out, offering advice to help stabilise a very complex and critical surgical patient. Jess has additional postgraduate qualifications in Emergency and Critical Care, so was very happy to offer additional insight for our fantastic colleagues.

Veterinary medicine is at its very best when it is collaborative, supportive and driven by a shared love for animals. We are always here to support clients and pets, and also proud to stand side-by-side with our colleagues in the wider vet community if they need a helping hand!

Thank you so much to Heartwood Vets for the gorgeous flowers and the lovely reminder of why teamwork makes the dream work 💐

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The Hadleigh Vets
Hadleigh
IP76RD

Telephone

+441473598400

Website

http://www.thehadleighvets.com/

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