Fenwold Veterinary Practice (Mablethorpe,Skegness,Spilsby)

Fenwold Veterinary Practice (Mablethorpe,Skegness,Spilsby) Discover Fenwold Vets in Mablethorpe, offering comprehensive services including dermatology, pet nutrition, wellness screenings, and more.

Our experienced team ensures compassionate care for your pets. Join Pet Health Club for exclusive benefits. Caring for sick and injured animals. We have three branches located in High Street Mablethorpe, Boston Road Spilsby, and Heath Road Ind Estate Skegness. Skegness - 01754 767444
Mablethorpe - 01507 478182
Spilsby - 01790 752227

22/08/2025
20/08/2025

Update: owners found thank you for sharing!

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Sadly, we’ve had a deceased black female cat handed into us yesterday at our Spilsby branch.
The cat is microchipped, but we’ve not had any luck reaching the registered keeper. Found near The Bell in Halton Holegate.

Please ring 01790 752227 for more information.

Honestly though, we get so much Joy from our pets, they're Amazing. We talk to them about everything, they're great list...
18/08/2025

Honestly though, we get so much Joy from our pets, they're Amazing. We talk to them about everything, they're great listeners and they teach us that simple things in life can make you happy if you only take notice of it.

What food for which PetThere are so many varieties of Pet food out there so how do you know what’s best for your pet? We...
10/08/2025

What food for which Pet

There are so many varieties of Pet food out there so how do you know what’s best for your pet? Well this could be a 10,000-word essay but we’ll summarise it as best we can here.

First things first, dry can be better than wet in terms of dental hygiene but always make sure there’s plenty of water available. Dry food will provide a balanced diet as long as it is a complete food so make sure it is not just a mixer biscuit.

The other important thing to know is that there are different classes of food and like most things…you generally get what you pay for.

More expensive brands will have put more research into balancing their diets appropriately and sourcing quality ingredients. With that in mind what is the protein source? Fish, chicken, lamb…never assume the flavour on the packet means it has that in it, check the ingredients carefully if you want to know and research the brand you want to use. Well-known high-end brands use a fixed formula production so every bag/packet of food you buy is the same no matter what the market price of the ingredients are that month. This provides a consistent high-quality food. These brands also have veterinary prescription diets for various illnesses with lots of research behind their formulas.

Puppies and kittens – This one’s easy, puppy and kitten food are best. There is large breed puppy food available which can be better for large and giant dogs for the extra growth they go through but other sizes aren’t too relevant aside from kibble size.

Adult – Make sure you are feeding a complete diet and you feed according to guidelines.

Senior – Another simple one, from about 8yrs onward or 5 for giant breeds. It can provide benefits for liver and kidney support and joints too.

Pet’s with sensitive stomachs – Could be a long one so this is just a summary. Sticking with one diet that suits is always better, so once you’ve found the one stick with it and bear in mind a lot of cheaper brands get their ingredients from wherever is cheapest at the time meaning even the same food can be slightly different in each bag. Fish or chicken-based ones are generally better as those proteins are easier for digestion but there are lots of sensitive ranges out there to try. For more serious cases finding a prescription gastro or digestive support food might be a better option though. If your pet commonly has issues, a visit to the vets to rule out other problems should be an option to consider as pets can have allergies and illnesses that cause problems just like we can. Also consider where they might be picking up things they shouldn’t and what is in their treats.

Overweight – Feeding their normal food is fine but feed for the weight you want your pet to be not what they are. UNLESS you are feeding an obesity diet then you feed as per the manufacture recommendation. Bear in mind this is the full quota for the day without any extras! If you are feeding extras…give less food at meal times.



Joint Management – For pets with joint ailments or even those that may be prone to having issues down the line there are feeds that have increased beneficial oils (such as omega 3). These may aid in maintenance of conditions such as arthritis and in helping to slow development in pets that might be pre-disposed to having joint issues.

Prescription Diets – There are diets for many different issues each with their specific formulas so we’ll not go into too many details here but if there’s enough interest we’ll do separate posts for particular diets. Some of the most popular ones are for kidney and/or liver support, joints, digestion, urinary problems and some for skin issues.

Raw – This type of feeding is not recommended by our vets as it is so hard to do it properly. There is also an increased risk of infections in humans and animals such as salmonella. If you do choose this route make sure you’ve done plenty of research into what your pet needs and the work involved to do it right before considering this as a suitable option.

Ok Cat people! This is your day...show us your cats!
08/08/2025

Ok Cat people! This is your day...show us your cats!

Did you know — if your puppy is a Pet Health Club member you get exclusive access to our Puppy Academy? 🐕 🎓Find out more...
03/08/2025

Did you know — if your puppy is a Pet Health Club member you get exclusive access to our Puppy Academy? 🐕 🎓

Find out more: https://bit.ly/LittlePawsPHC

Enjoying a trip to the seaside on a beautiful day with your dog to join the fun is great but beaches can pose some threa...
30/07/2025

Enjoying a trip to the seaside on a beautiful day with your dog to join the fun is great but beaches can pose some threats so it’s important for owners to remain vigilant. So here’s some pointers,

Be prepared
Bring poo-bags, fresh water and toys to play with. Keep your dogs safe from the ocean if you don’t know if they’re a good swimmer, not all dogs are. Either way take caution as rip tides can’t be seen. Make sure the breach is a pet-friendly one as some don’t allow dogs. Treats to help encourage your dog to return to you especially if there are distractions and a long lead and tether if necessary.

Watch for Hazards
Keep an eye out for jellyfish as a jellyfish sting can be incredibly painful, so do all you can to prevent your dog sustaining one. Dead ones on the beach can sometimes still sting. Broken bottles or discarded sharp items aren’t so easy to spot but try to keep an eye open for them and take care to avoid fish hooks too by taking note if there are any fishers on the beach as bait on a hook can be a tasty treat. Lots of our foods are bad enough for our dogs and discarded treats that could be mouldy and covered in sand which could cause digestive issues.

Don’t let your dog drink salt water
Bring your own water and bowl making sure to regularly offer it. Ingestion of too much salt water can have serious effects on your dog’s health, so keep your eye on them as often as you can to check they aren’t helping themselves to it. On a similar note try not to let them consume too much sand that can be picked up from balls or toys as it can cause potentially serious digestive issues.

Be cautions of Heatstroke
Along with the heat and excitement, lack of shade your dog can quickly get heatstroke. So along with fresh water to drink take something to create shade or find somewhere near your spot with shade to give your dog a break from the sun. Remember dogs can get sunburnt too, especially if they have white/pale fur or are even hairless. Finding some pet-friendly sun cream to take is a good idea to prevent burns.

Mablethorpe Practice refurbishment – Monday 28th July until Friday 8th AugustWe are pleased to announce that the Mableth...
27/07/2025

Mablethorpe Practice refurbishment – Monday 28th July until Friday 8th August

We are pleased to announce that the Mablethorpe surgery is receiving some well deserved TLC !

During this time, we will be running on limited capacity to allow for the refurbishment works to happen.

A vet will be available for limited consultations only. We will not be performing operations during this time and there will not be a vet here in the afternoons.

If your pet needs urgent attention please contact the Practice as normal.

If we cannot accommodate you here, we will offer you an appointment at either of our Skegness or Spilsby surgeries, (clinical notes are shared between sites to ensure continuity of care).

The practice will remain open as normal for collections of medications etc but we may ask that you use a different entrance. This will be clearly signposted on your arrival.

Please note there may be limited parking during this time.

Thank you for your patience during this short period of disruption but we are looking forward to the results!

Address

Mablethorpe

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441507478182

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Caring for sick and injured animals. We have three branches located in High Street Mablethorpe, Boston Road Spilsby, and Heath Road Ind Estate Skegness.