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Independent, family run, veterinary surgery based in Oakham, Rutland; taking care of the local pets.

08/11/2026

🌺 **Remembrance Sunday** 🌺

Today, we remember those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never came home.

At Catmose Vets, we would also like to take a moment to remember the animals who served alongside them. 🐾

Dogs, horses, pigeons and many other animals have played extraordinary roles during conflicts — carrying messages, finding the injured, detecting danger, transporting supplies and providing companionship in some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable.

And service animals continue to work alongside our Armed Forces and emergency services today.

For anyone who would particularly like to support our four-legged heroes, **Hero Paws** is a UK charity helping retired military, police and other service dogs receive the veterinary care, rehabilitation and support they need after their working lives come to an end. ❤️🐕

Today, we remember them all.

**Lest we forget.** 🌺

05/11/2026

🐱🧡 Meet little Melina! 🖤🐾

This gorgeous tortie kitten came to see us about a month ago, when she was just eight weeks old. It’s about time she had her moment on our page! 🥰

With her beautiful tortoiseshell coat and tiny kitten paws, Melina brought an extra dose of cuteness to our day. ❤️ It was lovely to meet you, little one!

Do you have a tortie at home? We’d love to see them in the comments! 📸👇

04/11/2026

💜🐾 Meadow View’s Sponsored Remembrance Stay 2026 🐾💜
Once again, Meadow View will be taking part in our Sponsored Remembrance Stay this year, raising vital funds for Hero Paws – Life AFTER Service. 💜
All proceeds will go directly to support this incredible charity, which is very close to our hearts at MV.

🐾 What does Hero Paws do?
Hero Paws provides a safe haven for retired military working dogs and other public service dogs, giving them the chance to decompress, learn how to simply be dogs in a normal home environment, and prepare for life in a loving forever home.
These incredible dogs have spent their lives working in highly demanding roles. Many have complex needs, are highly driven, and require ongoing medical care. They deserve the chance to enjoy a peaceful retirement after years of service and dedication.
Sadly, there is no dedicated provision for this within government, public service or MOD budgets. Hero Paws steps in where support is desperately needed, giving these deserving dogs a chance at life after service. ❤️

Our fundraising event will help Hero Paws continue its amazing work, providing the care, patience and love these special dogs deserve.

🐶 So, what is the Sponsored Remembrance Stay?
Around 22 dogs will be taking part in an outdoor stay, remaining settled for 3 minutes and 46 seconds in remembrance. And yes… every single second the dog must remain in a stay!! ❤️
With so many dogs involved, it’s no easy task, some can be sensitive or reactive, making it a real challenge to bring everyone together safely.
Out dogs have been practising all year, but staying still outdoors is a BIG ask when there are birds, animals, leaves, grass waving in the wind… and a million other exciting things to distract!😂🐾
We are incredibly proud of every dog and handler taking part and of the dedication it takes to make this special event happen!!💪💫
💜 Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. If you can spare anything at all, we would be so grateful for your support.
👉 Donation link:https://heropawsuk.enthuse.com/pf/sponsor-stay?fbclid=IwY2xjawVA4NRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkN5nrAZZrvr616dJw5oTnxM5tg0o-2HPp5KxDvFn2Rwl4h22sEH-_Hp9eHL_aem_sjnG-uPibHkvVZWr8qhh_w&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhb8aa5vx
Please also leave a comment below to encourage this year’s Meadow View Sponsored Remembrance Team. Every kind word, share and donation means so much! 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who supports us and helps Hero Paws continue its life-changing work.🫶💫

Lest we forget. ❤️🐾!!!!

🐾💜

03/11/2026

🐶🧡 Meet Mira! 🧡🐶

This gorgeous puppy is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever — quite a big name for a little pup! 😂🐾

It was lovely to welcome Mira to Catmose Vets. Puppy visits always bring a little extra joy to our day, and this lovely girl deserves her moment on our page! 🥰

We’re looking forward to seeing you grow, Mira. There’s a whole world of puppy adventures ahead of you! ❤️

02/11/2026

🐱💕 Leila and her little ones! 💕

A little throwback to this gorgeous family, who visited us about a month ago, when Leila’s kittens were just three weeks old! 🐾

We’re a little late sharing their visit, but those tiny paws and little faces were far too cute to keep to ourselves. 🥰 There’s something very special about meeting a whole little family together! ❤️

It was lovely to meet you and your babies, Leila! 🐱🐾

01/11/2026

🐾🦴 Alfie’s story – Sometimes the best surgery is the one you don’t have to do! ❤️

Meet lovely Alfie, who was just 8 months old when these pictures were taken! 🐶💕

Just over a month earlier, he had fractured his radius and ulna, the two bones in his foreleg. The fracture was slightly displaced and might traditionally have been treated with a metal plate and screws.

But does every fracture really need surgery? 🤔

🔬 Learning from human medicine to improve veterinary care
In paediatric medicine, certain fractures can heal very successfully with external support, such as a cast, provided the bones remain sufficiently aligned and in contact.

Young bones have a remarkable ability to heal and remodel as they grow, sometimes achieving excellent results without surgery and its associated risks.

At Catmose Vets, we believe in keeping up to date with developments in veterinary and human medicine. There is so much we can learn from each other, and the best treatment isn’t always the most invasive!

After carefully assessing Alfie’s fracture, we decided a cast could offer him an excellent chance of healing without surgery. 🩺

🐕 There was just one little challenge… Alfie!
Being a lively puppy, he had absolutely no intention of slowing down! 😂 Keeping him quiet while his leg healed was no easy task!

But with careful monitoring, plenty of patience and a lot of hard work from his family, we got there!

❤️ The result? A fully healed fracture, a functional leg, excellent alignment and one very happy puppy – all without surgery! 🎉🐾

Of course, not every fracture can or should be managed with a cast. Some require surgical stabilisation to achieve the best outcome. The key is assessing each patient individually and choosing the treatment that offers the best balance of healing, function and safety.

Well done, Alfie! We’re delighted with your recovery! 🐶❤️

31/10/2026

🎃🐾 Let’s see your little monsters! 🐾🎃

We’d love to fill the comments with your pets’ Halloween photos! 👻📸

Whether they’re happily showing off a spooky outfit, posing with a pumpkin or giving you their best “where are my treats?” face, we want to see them!

👇 Share a photo below and tell us their name. Are they a little angel… or is looking innocent just their Halloween disguise? 😂

Costumes are completely optional — being frightfully cute is more than enough! 🥰

Happy Halloween from all of us at Catmose Vets! 💗💙

30/10/2026

🎃 **Ivy’s story is enough to give anyone a Halloween fright…** 😳

Four-year-old Labrador Ivy already had her paws full after giving birth to **eight puppies** just a month earlier. But this lovely mum had another, rather less welcome surprise in store…

Without anyone realising, Ivy had swallowed a **skewer**. Over the following week or so, it worked its way through her stomach wall and eventually emerged through her side. 😱

It sounds like something from a Halloween horror story, but for poor Ivy and her family, this was a very real scare.

Her story is a reminder to keep skewers well out of reach of curious noses — including when they’ve been thrown away. Please make sure they go into a secure bin that pets can’t raid.

⚠️ **If you suspect your dog has swallowed a skewer or another sharp object, contact your vet straight away, even if they seem well. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear.**

That’s quite enough scares for one Halloween, Ivy! 🧡🐾

29/10/2026

🎃 Trick or treat… or chew the vet? 😂

Stanley the Labrador popped in for his vaccinations a couple of weeks ago and decided to get some early practice in for Halloween… by having a nibble on Victor! 🐾🦷

We love a patient who’s enthusiastic about treats, but Victor would quite like to stay off the menu! 🤣🧡

Address

Catmose Vets, Goodwood House, Hackamore Way
Oakham
LE157FS

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm

Telephone

+441572800001

Website

http://www.catmosevets.co.uk/

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