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Robson & Prescott is a mixed practice offering a high level of expertise and care to every animal that we are asked to treat.
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We are a long established firm of Veterinary Surgeons in Northumberland with our main surgery at THE VETERINARY CENTRE, MORPETH and branch surgeries in ASHINGTON, BEDLINGTON, BLYTH, SEATON DELAVAL, WEST MOOR (KILLINGWORTH) and ALNWICK. We are a large and expanding company with modern premises and facilities, a professional and dedicated staff, offering a 24 hour emergency service, by appointment only, for our clients run by our own veterinary surgeons. Please call 01670 512275 in the event of an emergency and we will make an appointment to see you. Our on-call vets are not available via Facebook.

01/11/2026

We are going to continue the theme for one more post about small furries, and give you some tips on coping with firework season 🎆🐁🐇
Keep your eyes peeled early next week for information for your cats and dogs ❤️‍🩹

We love all creatures great and small here at Robson and Prescott, and preparing your small pets (or small furries as we like to affectionately call them) for firework season is just as important as preparing your dogs and cats. This includes rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice and many other similar small pets. Read on to discover what special care they may require at this time of year. ⚠️

🎇Why are small furries scared of fireworks?
Most common small pets are prey animals out in the wild, and are scared very easily by unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells. Bright flashes and loud bangs can cause immense fright and distress, leading to injury and even sudden death in some reported cases.

🎇What are the signs of firework stress in small furries?
- Agitation and restlessness, escape attempts
- Trembling, fast breathing and increased heart rate
- Stamping of back feet (rabbits and guinea pigs)
- Freezing and/or hiding
- Unusual aggression towards humans or other pets/companions
- Grinding teeth
- Not eating accompanied with poor or no faecal pellet production (gut stasis- this is a veterinary emergency ⚠️)

🎇What can I do at home for my small furries?
1. If normally housed outside, bring hutches and cages indoors or into a garage or shed.
2. If this isn't possible, turn enclosures to face the wall instead of open spaces, or place heavy blankets over enclosures to block out light and sound (without blocking ventilation).
3. Triple check enclosures are closed and secure, with no escape routes. Restrict their access to open spaces/rooms where they may panic and injure themselves.
4. Provide extra bedding for burrowing, and additional hiding places like cardboard boxes or tubes. This also works for enrichment/distraction!
5. Keep bonded pairs/groups together for comfort, unless there are unusual signs of aggression or fighting due to stress.
6. Play gentle music or the TV on low to help drown out loud noises.
7. Calming aids can be used for small furries such as Pet Remedy wipes/sprays (other brands available)
8. Maintain your normal feeding and cleaning routine, then once settled try not to worry too much and leave them in peace.

🎆If you have tried these steps and you still have concerns for your small pets during firework season, or you feel the stress is causing a medical issue, please contact us on 01670 512275 for further advice☎️
⚠️If you suspect gut stasis/ileus in your small pet at any time (not eating and not pooping), contact us immediately as this is an emergency🐰

31/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from Robson and Prescott Vets! 🎃

Top tips for a safe and low-stress All Hallows' Eve....
👻 Give your pets a quiet, safe space away from the noise and the front door.
🐈‍⬛ Keep cats indoors- they may easily be spooked outside by trick or treaters and stray from home, or even harmed by some people tonight. Keep them entertained inside with some spooky toys and games!
🧙‍♀️ Keep sweet treats out of paws reach! Treats may contain toxic substances to animals such as xylitol, chocolate and raisins.
👻 Many pets don't enjoy dressing up and it can cause fear and stress for them. If in doubt, go without!

We hope you all have a fun evening! 🎃
Show us some photos below of how you're spending your evening- pets, pumpkins and anything in-between! 📸

30/10/2026

If there's one thing that can improve a Friday at Robson and Prescott, it's a spooky bake sale! 🍰🎃👻

The R&P bakers pulled out all the stops (as usual!) to supply the team with a Halloween staff bake sale today, with all proceeds adding to our current fundraising efforts for a community defibrillator installation at Whorral Bank hospital. 🙏🏻

The staff room looked a little bit different this morning- enter at your own risk! ☢️

Which creepy cake would you dare to taste first? 👀

30/10/2026

🐹 Guinea Pig Awareness Week! 🐹

Myth busters! Do you know your guinea pig fact from fiction?! 🤔

Which myths below did you still think were true? If you have any further questions that aren't covered here, feel free to contact us on 01670 512275 to chat all things piggy with one of our super passionate small furry nurses! 🐹

29/10/2026

🐹 Guinea Pig Awareness Week 🐹

⚠️ GUT STASIS (ILEUS) ⚠️

Gut stasis in guinea pigs (or ANY small mammal) is a veterinary emergency and should be treated as such. It is important to understand what you're looking out for so that problems can be found early and managed effectively. If left ignored or untreated, it is very serious and will be life-threatening.

Gut stasis is not a condition in itself, but usually a symptom of another problem such as dental pain or abdominal discomfort. 🦷 If you suspect your guinea pig has gut stasis or is showing ANY of the signs listed below, please contact us on 01670 512275 as a matter of urgency to book an appointment with one of our vets. 🩺

If your small furry needs hospitalised, we have our own dedicated small mammal ward and specially designed protocols to address gut stasis quickly and (hopefully) effectively. ❤️‍🩹

28/10/2026

Some of our branch surgery staff members have been getting spookily creative in the run-up to Halloween! 🎃 How awesome are some of these displays and window art?! 👻

Call in and pick up some last minute ghoulish goodies for your little monsters before the weekend- many now on sale! 🐈‍⬛ Or shop online at https://www.shop.thepethealthclub.co.uk/collections/halloween 🧙‍♀️

28/10/2026

🐹 Guinea Pig Awareness Week 🐹

Gold standard healthcare for piggies starts with knowing what to look for 👀 What's normal, and what's not? 🔎

As a prey species, guinea pigs are excellent at hiding symptoms- it is very important to monitor them closely for any changes in physical signs, unusual behaviour or weight loss. A set of baby scales on hand at home is a great way to monitor this! ✅

Check out the poster below and make sure you're not missing anything on your daily checks, so you can be on-the-ball with the first signs of illness. If you have any concerns, or have a feeling something isn't right, give us on 01670 512275 to book an appointment 🐹❤️‍🩹

27/10/2026

🐹 Guinea Pig Awareness Week 🐹

Today's poster is all about companionship! 😍 Guinea pigs are incredibly social and love to chat away to each other. But what kind of friend do they want, and how do you make sure introductions go smoothly? Take a look! 👀

If you need any further advice about handling or bonding guinea pigs, please contact the practice on 01670 512275 to discuss this further with one of our small furry-loving nurses! 💕 Alternatively, visit the GPAW website for further info at https://guineapigalliance.com/gpaw/ ✅

27/10/2026

📣 Seeking owner!

We have another stray cat at the Morpeth Whorral Bank hospital that we are trying to trace the owner for, that has been hanging around the Second Row, Linton Colliery area for a short while. She is a young, longer haired, black female, and very friendly. Unfortunately she is not microchipped.

If you think this may be your cat or have any further information that could be helpful, please give us a call on 01670 512275. Proof of ownership such as photographs will be required. Thank you!

27/10/2026

📣REUNITED📣

We are seeking the owner for a cat currently under our care at Morpeth Whorral Bank hospital. She is a suspected older female, Ragdoll breed and is white and grey in colour. She was handed in due to a suspected road traffic accident on College Road, Ashington.

She has a microchip, but the number is not in service and we are unsure if the details are up to date.

If you think this may be your cat or have any further information, please contact us on 01670 512275. Thank you.

Address

Whorral Bank
Morpeth
NE613BN

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441670512275

Website

https://www.robsonprescott.co.uk/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=attribute

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