Goddard Vet Group

21/11/2025

Meet Penny and Parker! 🐾💖 These adorable duo pop in often for treats… and plenty of cuddles! 🥰✨

11/11/2025

Vibes and Sinny = the ultimate cool, calm, and collected duo 😎🐾 Two purr-fectly relaxed kitties! 🐱🐱💖

11/11/2025

Albert catching some Zzzs 😴🐾 before his very first vaccine appointment — such a calm little champ! 💉💛

29/10/2025

🎆 Fireworks season is here — and while we love the sparkle, our pets often don’t! 🐾💛 Swipe through for our top tips to help keep your furry friends calm and safe when the fireworks start.

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24/10/2025

This is Olive 💕 She came to see us recently because she wasn’t feeling her best and didn’t fancy walking — so she travelled in style in her bag! 👜🐾

17/10/2025

Some heroes wear capes. Ours wears a stethoscope 🩺 Watch Vet Sam and the team at Mandeville Hospital help Max!

26/09/2025

Well, just look at this handsome chap 🤩 Bruno is keeping it cool and chilled as ever 🐾💛

22/09/2025

Not your everyday patient! 🦅

22/09/2025

It was Milo’s first vet visit recently and he was an absolute star ⭐ Safe to say the liver paste treats won him over straight away! 🐾💕

19/09/2025

👀 Your pet’s eyes do a lot more than help them see — they’re also a window into their health. But because pets can’t tell us when something feels wrong, it’s up to us to spot the signs early.

Here are 7 common warning signs of poor eye health:
1️⃣ Asymmetry – eyes don’t look the same
2️⃣ Irritation – rubbing, squinting, or redness
3️⃣ Blindness – clumsy, confused, or vision loss
4️⃣ Tear Staining – reddish-brown streaks under the eyes
5️⃣ Redness – inflamed or swollen eyes
6️⃣ Cloudy / Colour Change – eyes lose their sparkle or change shade
7️⃣ Runny / Sticky Eyes – watery, mucus, or unusual discharge

🐾 Eye problems can be painful and progress quickly. If you notice any of these changes, the best thing you can do is book a check-up with your vet. Early care means happier, healthier eyes — and a happier, healthier pet. ❤️

18/09/2025

🐾 Pet Eye Health Awareness Week: Rusty’s Story 🐾

Rusty, a retired police search dog, developed a sore patch near his eye linked to a chronic skin condition. Thanks to specialist care at our South Woodford practice, his condition is now well managed.

Vet Adam Thoms explained:

“Rusty’s condition is being managed with medication and he’s responded very well to treatment and is feeling much more comfortable.”

Rusty’s story is a reminder of how important eye health is for our pets. Here are 7 common signs of poor eye health to look out for:

👁️ Asymmetry
👁️ Irritation
👁️ Blindness
👁️ Tear staining
👁️ Redness
👁️ Dull, cloudy, or colour change
👁️ Runny or sticky eyes

If you notice any of these, book a check-up—early care makes a huge difference.

💙 Read Rusty’s full story on our blog here: https://www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/blog/our-support-for-london-retired-police-dogs/

Find out more about how we are supporting the London Retired Police Dogs Trust (LRPD) charity.

16/09/2025

👀✨ It’s Pet Eye Health Awareness Week!

Did you know that eye problems are surprisingly common in pets? From redness and cloudiness to discharge or pawing at the eye, small changes can sometimes signal something more serious. By checking your pet’s eyes regularly, you can help spot issues early and keep them comfortable, happy, and healthy 🐾💙

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

It’s International Cat Day! 🐾 Swipe through: Which emoji is your cat? Post below 👇 Tag your cat-friends and let the chaos begin!

🎙️ The Vocal One - talks back, announces every entrance, meows like they pay the rent
💨 The Chaotic Zoomer - random sprints, wall runs, parkour wannabe
🛋️The Couch Potato - sleeps 23/7, wakes up for food and stretching only
👀 The Judgy One - constant side-eye, always watching, definitely thinks they’re better than you
💻 The Keyboard Supervisor - sits on your laptop as soon as you open it
🧽 The Clean Freak - always grooming - themselves, you, other pets, the air…

29/07/2025

BOOP🐾💖

📍 Goddard Vet Group Raynes Park

Not-so-little Lila was in for her first puppy check, and we couldn’t resist this close-up! That nose? 10/10 would boop again 😍

18/07/2025

Those pesky grass seeds 😫 www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/blog/how-to-protect-your-dog-from-grass-seeds/

Grass seeds: 0, Rue: 1 ✅

This brave girl came in after one made it deep into her ear—and we found 20+ more hiding in her fur! Please check your dog’s ears and paws this time of year 🌾🐶

18/07/2025

It's that season everyone 🎋🎋🎋 www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/blog/how-to-protect-your-dog-from-grass-seeds/

14/06/2025

We are aware of a few videos circulating social media at the moment regarding ibuprofen ingestion in dogs.

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used in people for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with aches and pains, headache, cramps and for the relief of mild fever.

Ibuprofen is a very widely available over-the-counter painkiller. Although well tolerated in people, dogs are very sensitive to ibuprofen and ingestion of even a relatively low dose can cause adverse effects on the gut and the kidneys. A very large overdose can even cause very rapid onset features including convulsions.

☎️Owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if they are concerned about their pet.

We do not recommend the administration of any human medications without prior consultation with your veterinary surgeon.

12/06/2025

🌿 Did you know grass seeds can pose a hidden danger to your dog during summer walks? They may be small, but they can cause big problems—especially if they get lodged in paws, ears, or fur 😟

We've put together a simple infographic with 5 easy tips to help keep your pup safe while enjoying the outdoors 🐶💚 Whether you're heading to the park or strolling through the fields, a quick check can make all the difference.

📍 For advice or support, your local Goddard Veterinary Group team is always here to help.

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