Vets for Pets Leeds Colton

Vets for Pets Leeds Colton We would like to extend a warm welcome from our family-run veterinary practice to you, your pets, and your family. We are an RCVS accredited General Practice.

We are very pleased to be given the opportunity to assist you with any advice, support and veterinary treatment that your pets may require and we hope to build a long and valuable relationship with you and your pets. Although we are here to provide care to sick and injured pets, we would like to emphasise that we see keeping healthy pets healthy, as an equally, if not more, important role as a vet

erinary practice. Whether it be your pet’s routine vaccinations, check-ups and medication reviews or supporting yourself and beloved pet through a difficult time. Our friendly, knowledgeable team have a wealth of experience with over 60 years’ experience within the team. We aim to provide consistency and reliability to our patients and clients to make your experience with us leave a lasting impression of care, dedication and passion for what we do. We present a modern, air-conditioned, clean and well equipped practice along with a range of services to offer such as our surgical theatre, in house laboratory and cytology, X-ray, ultrasound and top of the range anaesthetic monitoring equipment. The patients we have the pleasure of taking care of during their day-time hospitalisation have a secure and spacious area to feel safe in. We have separate dog, cat and exotic wards and our generous reception allows animals of all species and sizes to feel comfortable as a result of our separate dog and cat waiting areas. We are an accredited ISFM cat friendly, RWAF rabbit friendly and Dogs Trust Dog friendly practice and we pride ourselves for our patience, adaptability and empathy with our patients. We treat each and every animal in our care as one of our own. We understand each individual has their needs and we value their boundaries and are able to adapt protocols to suit individual patients. Our incredible team are utilised for their strengths and qualifications; we provide a variety of specialist consultations and procedures from dermatology referrals to BOAS surgery for our brachycephalic family members. This is a four-yearly accreditation scheme where the practice and its protocols are rigorously inspected to make sure we are delivering exceptional care to our patients and investing in our team. Our outcome in the latest inspection was excellent. We are an RCVS accredited teaching practice for both aspiring veterinary surgeons and nurses and have strong links with both local training colleges and veterinary universities alike. Our practice assures all staff are given adequate training for their role along with offers of more extensive training to develop their knowledge further. We keep up to date with latest regulations, studies and protocols to allow us to provide the most modern and current medical and surgical care possible. Where cases lie outside of our capabilities we are have to refer to local referral centres where we have built up strong links with their teams to deliver continued exceptional care. Although the delivery of high quality veterinary care can be costly, we endeavour to maintain reasonable and competitive prices. We are able to adapt treatment options to suit budgets and desires and will happily talk you through our pet care plan options to assist you in saving money where possible. For costs that lie outside of these we strongly believe in pet insurance and can guide you to the best information in this matter. We are very proud of our family-run and owned practice that opened in January 2018 and we hope it is apparent from your first visit or phone call to our clinic how highly we value our relationships with both owners and their pets, and the high standards of quality care that our patients receive. Our gold accredited flexible working practice is purpose-built to provide state of the art veterinary care for your pets. Appointments with veterinary surgeons and nurses are available throughout the day for your convenience and we endeavour to keep these running to time. Outside of our normal working hours our clients have access to a dedicated veterinary emergency service which is continually manned by both veterinary surgeons and nurses. Our consulting times:
Mon - Fri - 09:00-19:00
Sat - 10:00-17:00
Sun - 11:00-16:00

Consultations by appointment only during these times. In case of an emergency please ring first for further advice and to allow the team to prepare. An additional weekend surcharge of £41 will apply to unregistered clients. This will be taken over the phone to secure the appointment. Please text our WhatsApp on 07360 271108 for none urgent enquiries such as ordering medications and parasite prevention, booking none-urgent appointments, and sharing other information. Please be aware this is NOT an emergency service and reply times may vary. We will aim to respond to your message within 72 hours. If your request is urgent, please call the team directly on 0113 390 9093. Outside of normal consulting hours, veterinary care can be accessed through Leeds Birstall Vets4Pets, WF17 9AD, on 01924 441144. If you are interested in a brief tour of the practice please ask any of our colleagues who will be happy to organise this for you. We look forward to taking care of your pets!

Today is Pet Obesity Awareness Day! 🐶🐱🐰UKPetFood’s 2024 Obesity Report states that 50% of dogs, 43% of cats and 31% of s...
08/10/2025

Today is Pet Obesity Awareness Day! 🐶🐱🐰

UKPetFood’s 2024 Obesity Report states that 50% of dogs, 43% of cats and 31% of small mammals are overweight 😮

The potential causes of pet obesity include:
- Not following feeding guidelines or weighing out food 🍽️
- Treating with human food or giving excessive treats🍗
- Owners making fewer visits to the vets 👨‍⚕️

Carrying a few extra pounds can negatively impact our pets’ quality of life by contributing towards major health issues such as pancreatitis, gastrointestinal disease and orthopaedic conditions 🦴 Overweight pets also pose a higher anaesthetic risk should they ever require surgery.

Now we’re not saying you should NEVER EVER treat your pets (they would not be a fan of that! 🤭) but you should be mindful of what and how much you’re feeding them! 🐾

Please feel free to check out UKPetFood’s resources on weight management:
https://www.ukpetfood.org/spotlight-on-obesity.html

If you’d like to discuss your pet’s weight, please get booked in for a weight clinic with one of our nurses 😊🩺

Attached is the lovely Mischa enjoying a lick-e-lix 😛 🐈‍⬛ As well as an example of a Body Condition Score; this is a tool used by vets and nurses to assess whether your pet is of a healthy weight 🐾👨‍⚕️

🪽A very sad post 🪽 Today we have had an elderly deceased chihuahua brought into us after being found in Harehills Cemete...
01/10/2025

🪽A very sad post 🪽
Today we have had an elderly deceased chihuahua brought into us after being found in Harehills Cemetery.

The dog is a female long haired chihuahua with black and cream markings. We would estimate her to be at least 10 years old. She has no microchip or collar.

She was wrapped in a white towel with blue gingham checking around the edge and it is believed she had been recently buried before being discovered today by a member of the public.

Please get in touch with us if you believe this to be your dog or fits a description of a missing dog.

She will rest with us for 2 weeks. 🪽

Today is National Black Dog Day 🐾🐕‍🦺This day raises awareness about the challenges black dogs face in shelters and to en...
01/10/2025

Today is National Black Dog Day 🐾🐕‍🦺

This day raises awareness about the challenges black dogs face in shelters and to encourage adoption! 📣 Black or darker coloured dogs can get overlooked simply because of their colour 😓

👹 Black dogs are associated with bad luck or evil in some superstitions and folklore and this may influence people’s adoption decisions.

📸 Darker fur colours can be trickier to photograph, and so the dogs’ true self may not shine through! ✨

So today on Black Dog Day, spread the love by supporting your local dog shelter and sharing photos and stories of black dogs to help combat the stigma associated with their colour 🖤

Here are our nurses’ gorgeous black dogs Gus, Jet, Bailey, Stormi and Papi 🖤🐕‍🦺

UPDATE: Reunited! ❤️ thanks everyone‼️FOUND PET PIGEON‼️ Brought into the practice this Sunday a little disorientated wi...
30/09/2025

UPDATE: Reunited! ❤️ thanks everyone

‼️FOUND PET PIGEON‼️ Brought into the practice this Sunday a little disorientated with some minor wounds. We have tried contacting the pigeon authorities but unfortunately to no avail. We would love to reunite her with her owner. Proof of ownership required.
Please share!! 🕊️🐦

📣 INTRODUCING… Our placement Student Veterinary Nurses 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️You might have noticed some new faces around the prac...
24/09/2025

📣 INTRODUCING… Our placement Student Veterinary Nurses 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

You might have noticed some new faces around the practice over the last couple of months, and that’s because we’re hosting three student nurses whilst they complete their nursing progress log (NPL) 🩺 They will be in practice for a year, gaining valuable hands-on experience and utilising their nursing skills 🐾

Libby: “Hi, I’m Libby! I’m a third year vet nursing student doing the university course at Nottingham Trent University but currently on placement at Colton Vets for Pets. I enjoy looking after the inpatients and preparing the medications in pharmacy. I have a soft spot for the younger pets and senior animals.”

Raynier: “Hi, my name is Raynier and I’m a 2nd year student vet nurse at Askham Bryan and currently doing my placement year. I enjoy doing laboratory work and seeing all the pets come into the practice.”

Faith: “Hey, I’m Faith! I’m a 2nd year veterinary nursing student at Askham Bryan and doing a year long placement here. I love all the patients but have a special soft spot for Ragdolls. I love doing pharmacy work and consults.”

It’s a pleasure to be teaching the next generation of nurses, and we’re rooting for them all the way! 💕🐾

‼️ sad post‼️A very poorly black and white entire male cat was brought into us today after being found in our car park i...
16/09/2025

‼️ sad post‼️
A very poorly black and white entire male cat was brought into us today after being found in our car park injured following a RTA.
He very sadly had to be put to sleep due to the extent of his injuries. We would like to try find his owners.

- Black and white tuxedo coat
- White tummy and legs with a few black splodges on legs
- Black tail with a white tip
- Green eyes
- Mixed paw pad colours of black and pink
- Entire (not neutered) male
- No collar, no microchip
- Found in the Colton retail park car park

If you think this could be your boy, please contact us on 0113 390 9093 or via WhatsApp or email. He will rest with us for 2 weeks.

This week is Small Pet Rodent Awareness Week!🐹🐀🐁SPRAW is dedicated to improving the lives of small rodents, and offers a...
15/09/2025

This week is Small Pet Rodent Awareness Week!🐹🐀🐁

SPRAW is dedicated to improving the lives of small rodents, and offers advice on nutrition, enrichment and overall well-being 💕

Whilst rodents are all part of the same family, there are some differences between them!

Diet - Rodents such as Guinea pigs are herbivorous, meaning they prefer their leafy greens and veggies 🐹🥬 Hamsters and rats are omnivores, meaning they’ll eat both plants and meat 🍗🐀

Social or solitary - Guinea pigs, rats and gerbils love having cage mates to play with 👭👬 Whereas Syrian hamsters prefer to have the place to themselves 🙋‍♀️🐹

For some great rodent information, check out SPRAW’s website:

https://www.smallpetrodentawarenessweek.co.uk

If you have any questions or concerns about your small fluffies, please give the practice a ring and get booked in with one of our vets 📞👨‍⚕️

Featured is Orla the Syrian hamster and Lenny the Russian Dwarf, who belong to nurse Emily🐹. Also pictured is Mikey the ginger Guinea pig, and student nurse Ella with Lunis the rat who visited us for neutering 🐀❤️

‼️Sad post ‼️ Sadly we have had a cat brought into the practice late yesterday evening already deceased. Entire male (no...
14/09/2025

‼️Sad post ‼️

Sadly we have had a cat brought into the practice late yesterday evening already deceased.

Entire male (not neutered)
Brown tabby
Black paw pads
Brown nose
Black and tabby tail
No microchip

Found in Whitkirk fields, LS15.

If you believe this is your boy, please get in touch with us on 0113 390 9093, or via email or WhatsApp. He will rest with us for 2 weeks.

Today is National Pet Memorial Day 🐾🕊️It is a day to pause and honour our loving companions (and patients) who have touc...
14/09/2025

Today is National Pet Memorial Day 🐾🕊️

It is a day to pause and honour our loving companions (and patients) who have touched our hearts 💕 Though they may be gone, their memories stay with us forever 🐶🐱

Give your pets a cuddle today, and send some love to the ones waiting at the rainbow bridge 🌈🕊️

Featured are our staff’s loved ones ❤️ We will be thinking about them today 🐶🐱🐹🐰

Petplan Award Nominations 🏆👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️🌟If a member of our team has gone above and beyond for you and your pets, why not say...
10/09/2025

Petplan Award Nominations 🏆👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️🌟

If a member of our team has gone above and beyond for you and your pets, why not say thank you with a Petplan Award nomination ☺️🏆

Whether it’s service with a smile at your pet’s annual boosters, or supporting you and your fur-baby through an important surgery, Petplan want to hear YOUR story! 🙋‍♀️🐾

Time is running out ⏱️ You only have until the 12th September (this Friday!) to send them in. All nominations are anonymous.

Follow the link below:

https://awards.petplan.co.uk

Thank you all for your support ❤️

Did you know that August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month?🧐🐾Allergic itch is the number 1 reason dogs are brought to the vet...
24/08/2025

Did you know that August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month?🧐🐾

Allergic itch is the number 1 reason dogs are brought to the vet! 🐶 But why are our pets so itchy?

Common causes of itchiness amongst pets include:
• Parasites 🦟
• Allergies - food or environmental 🌳
• Infections - bacterial or fungal 🦠
• Wounds or irritation 🩹

Signs that your pet might be itchy:
• Scratching, licking or chewing at their face, paws, legs or ears 🐶
• Rubbing against furniture or the floor 🛋️
• Hair loss, skin changes or body odour 🐈

So what can you do?
• Firstly, making sure your pet is up-to-date on their preventative flea treatment!
• You can also try washing your pet’s paws when they’ve come in from a walk or playing in the garden to remove pollen and other allergens 🌻
• Regularly vacuum and wash pets’ bedding to remove dust 🛏️

If you think your dog, cat or small fluffy is feeling itchy, please give us a call and we can get you booked in with a vet 👨‍⚕️📞

Featured is handsome Bobby who visited us to collect his flea and worming treatment, and the lovely Ezzy who is regular for her Cytopoint injections 💉💕

18/08/2025

UPDATE: ❤️REUNITED❤️

‼️‼️ We have had a lovely little Jack Russel female brought into the practice ‼️‼️

Found in Crossgates behind chestnut avenue!

She is microchipped but her details are not up to date.

She has gone back with the finders for the evening.

Please contact us if this is your girl!

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."

Address

Colton Retail Centre, Selby Road
Leeds
LS159JB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

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+441133909093

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