Vets4Pets Launceston

Vets4Pets Launceston Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped prac

Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

🌟 Meet Billie – The Superstar Puppy! 🐾✨Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting Billie, the most chilled 11-week-old Co...
14/08/2025

🌟 Meet Billie – The Superstar Puppy! 🐾✨

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting Billie, the most chilled 11-week-old Cocker Spaniel, who came in for his first vaccination – and completely stole our hearts! 💉❤️ Not only was he brave for his jab, but he also soaked up all the cuddles from our team like a true pro 🥰

This little champ is already nailing toilet training, mastering off-lead walking and sleeping through the night! It’s clear Billie is going to grow into a well-mannered, confident dog, and we can’t wait to watch his journey! 😍

🚗🐾 Keep Your Dog Safe in the Car – It’s the Law! 🐾🚗Did you know that unsecured dogs in cars can be dangerous – and even ...
12/08/2025

🚗🐾 Keep Your Dog Safe in the Car – It’s the Law! 🐾🚗

Did you know that unsecured dogs in cars can be dangerous – and even illegal? Under the UK Highway Code (Rule 57), dogs must be "suitably restrained" while traveling to avoid distracting the driver or causing injury in an accident.

⚠️ The Risks of Unrestrained Dogs:
• Distracted driving – Even a small movement can cause an accident
• Projectile danger – A loose dog becomes a flying object during sudden stops
• Escape risk – Dogs can bolt through open windows or doors after crashes
• Heatstroke danger – Uncontrolled movement prevents proper ventilation

🔒 Safe Travel Solutions:
• Crash-tested harnesses (attached to seatbelts)
• Travel crates (secured with straps)
• Dog guards (for estate cars/SUVs)
• Never let dogs ride in footwells or on laps

🐱✨ Queenie’s Blade of Grass Emergency! ✨🌾Sweet 9-year-old Queenie was rushed to us this week after her worried owner not...
11/08/2025

🐱✨ Queenie’s Blade of Grass Emergency! ✨🌾

Sweet 9-year-old Queenie was rushed to us this week after her worried owner noticed raspy breathing and loss of appetite. 😿 Once sedated, we discovered the surprising culprit – a long blade of grass that had somehow travelled up her nose and become lodged deep in her pharynx (the area at the back of the throat where the nose and mouth connect to the windpipe).

Thankfully, we were able to carefully remove the grass while Queenie was safely under sedation. She’s now recovering at home with antibiotics and extra cuddles!

🌿 Grass Dangers for Cats:
• Can pierce soft tissues when chewed/swallowed
• May migrate upward (like Queenie’s did!) or perforate intestines
• Often causes gagging, sneezing or appetite loss

👏 A huge shout-out to Queenie’s owner for acting so quickly when they noticed something wasn’t right! By bringing her in straight away, they gave Queenie the best chance of a smooth recovery – this is exactly the kind of prompt action that can prevent serious complications 🥰

🌅 Meet Bruno – The Pug Who Didn’t Get the “Lazy” Memo! 🐾Six-month-old Bruno is proving to be quite the exception to the ...
10/08/2025

🌅 Meet Bruno – The Pug Who Didn’t Get the “Lazy” Memo! 🐾

Six-month-old Bruno is proving to be quite the exception to the typical pug stereotype! While most pugs are famous for being champion nappers and couch potatoes, our young friend Bruno has been keeping his owners busy with his early morning wake-up calls – often bright-eyed and ready to play by 4am! 🤣

While Bruno may have missed the memo about pugs being lazy, we know this energetic puppy phase won’t last forever. With time and patience, he’ll likely grow into those trademark pug cuddles and snoozes! 🤞😴

💔🐱 Brave Willow’s Recovery Journey 🐱💖Our beautiful patient Willow underwent a tail amputation this week after suffering ...
09/08/2025

💔🐱 Brave Willow’s Recovery Journey 🐱💖

Our beautiful patient Willow underwent a tail amputation this week after suffering a persistent tail injury. Despite initial X-rays showing no fractures, it’s likely she trapped or pulled her tail, causing ongoing discomfort. Unfortunately, Willow kept licking and biting at it, leaving the area sore and inflamed. After careful discussion with her loving owners, we decided amputation was the kindest option to give her lasting relief.

We’re so thankful Willow was insured, allowing her to receive the best possible care without delay. Cats adapt amazingly well to tail amputations, and we’re confident Willow will be back to her playful self soon – maybe with a little extra wiggly charm!

🐾 Tail Injuries in Cats – What to Watch For:
• Overgrooming or chewing at the tail
• Swelling, redness, or fur loss
• Holding the tail oddly or not moving it normally
• Signs of pain when touched near the tail

If your cat shows any of these signs, please call us promptly – early care makes all the difference.

🐾 Poor Olive’s Sticky Situation! 🌿Brave little Sprocker, Olive, came to see us this week after an unfortunate run-in wit...
08/08/2025

🐾 Poor Olive’s Sticky Situation! 🌿

Brave little Sprocker, Olive, came to see us this week after an unfortunate run-in with what we suspect was a sharp stick – ouch! She had a painful puncture wound on the inside of her right hind leg and was feeling a bit sore and lame. 😢

Luckily she didn’t need stitches – just some gentle cleaning, pain relief, and lots of TLC from her worried owners!

🚨 Puncture Wound Tips for Dog Owners:
• Check paws/legs after walks, especially in wooded areas
• Look for limping or excessive licking
• If you spot a wound, clean gently with saline and call us
• Never ignore small punctures – they can hide deeper damage

Olive was such a good girl during her treatment, and we’re sure she’ll be back to her bouncy self in no time! ❤

01/08/2025

☔️ THANK YOU, Launceston! 🐾❤️

Despite the rain, we were absolutely overwhelmed by your support at the Launceston Show yesterday! A huge thank you to everyone who braved the weather to visit our stall, spin the tombola, and help us raise vital funds for Street Vet – your generosity will make a real difference to pets in need. 💙

We’re also incredibly grateful to the amazing local businesses who donated such fantastic prizes - your kindness helped make our tombola a success!

A special shout-out to our wonderful team who kept smiling through the drizzle! ☺️

31/07/2025

🎉 Come See Us at the Launceston Show Today! 🎪🐾

We’re excited to be at the Launceston Show today, raising money for the incredible Street Vet charity – who provide vital veterinary care to pets of the homeless community. 🏥❤️

Stop by our tombola stall for your chance to win some amazing prizes, including:
✨ Family voucher for Porthcurno Museum
✨ Family membership to St Nectan’s Glen
✨ Jo Downs Glass gift
✨ Screech Owl Sanctuary voucher
✨ Treway Farm Shop voucher
✨ Giant Slip and Slide voucher..and many more fantastic local goodies! 🎁

Our lovely team can’t wait to meet you – come say hello, support a great cause, and maybe even win a prize! Every ticket sold helps Street Vet continue their vital work. 💙

🚨 Emergency Alert: Molly’s Grape Scare! 🍇🐾The other day we saw 10-week-old Molly, the Collie cross puppy, after she mana...
21/07/2025

🚨 Emergency Alert: Molly’s Grape Scare! 🍇🐾

The other day we saw 10-week-old Molly, the Collie cross puppy, after she managed to eat some grapes – a serious toxicity risk for dogs. Thankfully, her owner did exactly the right thing by calling us immediately and bringing her straight in. Quick action like this can be lifesaving!

🍇 Why Are Grapes (and Raisins) So Dangerous?
Even small amounts can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs. The toxic substance isn’t yet identified, but effects can be severe and unpredictable. Symptoms (vomiting, lethargy, or no signs at all at first) may take hours to appear, so never wait to seek help.

🐶 What to Do If Your Dog Eats Grapes:
1️⃣ Don’t panic – but act fast.
2️⃣ Call your vet immediately, even if they seem fine.
3️⃣ Note how many they ate and when.
4️⃣ Never induce vomiting unless instructed – some toxins cause more harm coming back up.

Molly received prompt treatment to prevent absorption and is now resting at home with careful monitoring. Her quick-thinking owner gave her the best chance!

📋 Other Common Food Toxins to Avoid:
• Chocolate 🍫
• Xylitol (sugar-free gum/sweets)
• Onions/garlic
• Alcohol

🏆 Petplan Veterinary Awards 2025 – Nominations Still Open! 🏆Nominations for The Petplan UK Veterinary Awards 2025 are st...
20/07/2025

🏆 Petplan Veterinary Awards 2025 – Nominations Still Open! 🏆

Nominations for The Petplan UK Veterinary Awards 2025 are still open! 🎉
If you’ve had a pawsitive experience with our practice or any of our dedicated team members, we’d be truly grateful for your nomination.

✨ Award categories include:

• Practice of the Year
• Vet of the Year
• Vet Nurse of the Year
• Practice Manager of the Year
• Practice Support Staff of the Year

Nominating is quick and easy – simply visit:
🔗 https://awards.petplan.co.uk

⏰ Nominations close on 12th September 2025

Thank you for your continued support ❤️

🦮 If your dog is off their lead, they shouldn't approach on-lead dogs unsupervised. It's important to always give them t...
19/07/2025

🦮 If your dog is off their lead, they shouldn't approach on-lead dogs unsupervised. It's important to always give them the space they need.
Share this to spread awareness and keep other pups happy and healthy. 💚

🐾 Well Done, Tommy & Toby! 🏥❤️Yesterday we were pleased to see 1-year-old Staffy brothers Tommy and Toby for their neute...
18/07/2025

🐾 Well Done, Tommy & Toby! 🏥❤️

Yesterday we were pleased to see 1-year-old Staffy brothers Tommy and Toby for their neutering procedures. Both boys were very brave throughout their visit and are now resting comfortably at home with their loving owners.

Neutering is an important part of responsible pet ownership, helping to:

🐾 Prevent unwanted litters
🐾 Reduce certain health risks
🐾 Can help with some behavioural aspects

The brothers did brilliantly, and we're sure they'll be back to their playful selves in no time!

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six...
18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – ki...
16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly ...
07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last ...
27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiothera...
26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.S...
19/01/2024

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon ...
07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve ...
05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

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You will find us at the back of the Pets@Home store in Launceston Retail Park. We are a small animal practice with a team of 11 which means you and your pet will be greeted with a familiar face every time you visit for that personal and welcoming feel

We offer practice tours to anyone who would like to have a look around our consulting rooms, operating theatres and hospital wards to give you that peace of mind that we are fully equipped with everything we need to give your pet the best possible care

Your convenience is important to us and we have considered this with our opening hours which make it possible for our clients to be seen on evenings and at weekends without the additional charges

Since opening in January 2017 we have strived for excellence and are proud to have obtained accreditation from the (RCVS) Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as well as being the only Launceston practice on the (RWAF) Rabbit Welfare Association Fund Rabbit friendly vet list: