Roborough Vet

02/06/2026

Diego is a lovely ferret who came to see our ophthalmology certificate holder vet Dean as his owner had noticed a cloudy change to his eye. Diego has been diagnosed with a cataract - a disease process in the lens which causes cloudy changes. Luckily for Diego it is only one eye and not causing any pain so for now, he is being closely monitored. He was very good for his examination, a very brave boy! 👁️ 🐾

21/05/2026

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May’s Bravery Award goes to Presley - a 9 year old Husky who presented as an emergency for vomiting and being very lethargic. Vet Ben examined him and was instantly concerned about his abdomen. After some blood tests and an emergency ultrasound scan, it was clear there was a tumour in his abdomen that was bleeding. Presley was rushed into emergency surgery where a very rare cancer was diagnosed - a gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) growing from his caecum (part of his intestine similar to a human appendix). The tumour was the size of a small football!! Luckily for Presley, Ben expertly removed the tumour and part of his intestine and we are pleased to report that he is currently doing remarkably well. Ben’s son even got to check him over and sign him off after his surgery! Well done Presley, certainly qualified for the bravery award! ⭐ 🐾

19/05/2026

Our veterinary nurse Beccy was at it again! This time she took part in the Plymouth half marathon on Sunday 💜 she ran to raise money for the Asthma + Lung UK charity, which is close to her heart. She even got snapped using her inhaler! Well done Beccy, you super star ⭐ 🎽🏃🏻‍♀️

15/05/2026

Miss Liz, who is an Old English Bantam, came in for her nail trim yesterday. Just look at her fabulous trousers! She’s now weekend ready with fresh nails 💅🏻 🐔

11/05/2026

Coco the Chihuahua has been seeing Dean for years, at his previous practice and now with us, for a chronic eye issue (keratitis) and now has been struggling with an upset stomach for the last few weeks. We’ve done bloods which showed a folic acid deficiency and he came in for an abdominal ultrasound, which he was extremely well behaved for, and is currently responding well to treatment! As you can see, Dean is a big fan of little Coco ❤️🐾

08/05/2026

What could make a sunny Friday even better.... Fluffy kittens!

These beauties came in this week to have their first vaccinations and health checks ❤️ there were actually two litters, meaning we had the privilege of seeing 12, yes 12, Ragdoll kittens 🥰 such beautiful, friendly little kitty cats 🐾

03/05/2026

Little Luca the Chihuahua came in due to concerns regarding a lump under his chin. Dean advised mass removal surgery, and the procedure was carried out recently. Luca has recovered great and is now doing fine. Good boy Luca 💙🐾

25/04/2026

We want to wish our brilliant Veterinary Nurse Beccy good luck in the London Marathon tomorrow. You will smash it!

Beccy is running the marathon to raise money for Asthma and Lung UK. We have attached Beccy’s fundraising page, so if anyone would like to donate towards this cause, you can using the link below.
Go Beccy! ⭐️ 🏃‍♀️

I’m running the London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK. A £22 go towards our Health Care Advisors and Respiratory Specialists supporting someone with the information they need to live well.

22/04/2026

Sweet Heidi the Labrador cross had the devastating news she had bone cancer in her leg, but she has had it amputated and is now doing great! Such a brave girl ❤️ she loves watching the TV in reception, especially when cats come on! 😺 Good girl Heidi, we're so pleased you're feeling better 🥰🐾

17/04/2026

Digby the Chihuahua came in for his "spa day" recently 💙 he had his nails trimmed and his a**l glands emptied, what more could he ask for?! He was a good little boy as always 🐾