Woodlands Veterinary Group - Plymouth

30/09/2025

Celebrate Pet Tricks Day this 30th September!
Get ready to show off your furry friend's talents this Pet Tricks Day! Whether it's a high-five, a clever roll-over, or a dazzling dance move, we want to see your pets in action.
Share your best trick videos or photos with us and join the fun in the comments below!

29/09/2025

We want to say a massive well done to the lovely Mollie and her very dedicated family!

Mollie started attending weight clinics with RVN Sonja in February this year with a body condition score of 9/9 (40% overweight.) Sonja and her family worked together to come up with a goal weight a plan to get her there safely- aiming for a weight loss of 1-2% a week while increasing her exercise ensured that she was loosing weight in a healthy way while still getting the calories she needed. Mollie reached her goal weigh in August and has been maintaining it since!

Since getting to her goal weight Mollie has been able to be more active, she's had more energy and has been enjoying her walks and playtime more! Her owners have even noticed that she's no longer limping.

If you're struggling with your pets weight we're here to help!

Woodlands Veterinary Team

27/09/2025

Staff Pet of the month is so popular we have decided to spoil you with another!! 🐈 🐈‍⬛

These handsome boys are Brian and Malcolm and belong to Laura who is one of our Veterinary Nurses. The boys were adopted 9 years ago from Woodside Animal Welfare Trust and are full of fun and mischief! Laura has been with us for 16 years and works at our Ivybridge branch although is very adaptable and will also help at Manadon when needed. Laura is very knowledgeable and experienced as well as having a great sense of humour which brightens the day 😊

27/09/2025

We have recently added a new bird feeding station to the garden of our Ivybridge branch to help our little feathered friends. Some weeding and feeding for the plants too 🐦 💐 We have lots more planned to help Ivybridge go green! 🌍

26/09/2025

With firework season on the horizon, we would be interested to hear how you and your pet(s) cope with fireworks each year. Let us know in the comments below.

25/09/2025

Advice on ‘Harvest Mites’ in British Sign Language, with our Animal Health CareAssistant, Julie Beckett.
For more pet advice in British Sign Language and to use our SignVideo service visit:

All our veterinary practices offer Sign Video, a free service for deaf clients to help them communicate with our practice staff using British Sign Language (BSL).

24/09/2025

Today is International Rabbit Day! International Rabbit Day promotes the protection and care of domestic and wild rabbits. Who doesn't love these little cuties?!
Share yours with us today in the comments below!

23/09/2025

As Autumn starts to arrive, we’d love to see some autumnal photos of your pets! Share below, we can’t wait to see them!

22/09/2025

The autumn equinox falls on Monday 22 September and marks the start of autumn, when day and night are equal. It’s a seasonal shift that can affect your pet’s routine, energy levels and outdoor habits.

How does the autumn equinox affect your pet?🐶🐱

As the seasons shift, your dog might enjoy longer walks in the cooler weather. While you're out and about, keep an eye out for seasonal hazards like mushrooms, antifreeze and ticks.
Cats, on the other hand, may start spending more time indoors, seeking warmth and comfort. With less outdoor roaming, it’s important to keep them mentally stimulated: think cosy hideouts, interactive toys or window perches to watch the falling leaves. 🍂

20/09/2025

We take our responsibilities seriously and will gladly help you with any questions you have about how to dispose of pet medication safely. Please talk to the team to see how we can help

19/09/2025

Staff Pet of the Month 🐈

Cherry is owned by Senior Vet Naomi. Naomi and her family adopted Cherry from Woodside Animal Welfare Trust and she is a 6 month old super cute kitten who loves exploring outdoors and playing fetch! Naomi works at both our Manadon and Ivybridge sites. She’s popular with both staff and clients and Woodlands are very lucky to have such a talented vet leading the team 🐈

19/09/2025

Millions of dogs fear the noise of fireworks going off, but has your dog developed a noise phobia?
Find out what noise phobia is all about, how it develops and what to do about it here: vetcollection.co.uk/health/noisephobias-in-pets