Vets4Pets Prescot

10/07/2025

And remember when cooling your pet this must be with COLD RUNNING WATER!! no damp tea towels or lukewarm baths !

‼️ As we face another spell of warm, hot weather, we encourage pet owners to take necessary precautions to keep their pets safe during this time. If you find them suffering from heatstroke, it's important to act quickly.

🥵 Signs of heatstroke in pets are:
- Heavy panting
- Drooling
- Confusion
- Red gums
- Vomiting
- Collapsing

Share this to keep other pets happy and healthy this summer. 💚

Please contact your vet while on your way so they can be prepared to act quickly on your arrival.

14/05/2025

Today we're taking the time to celebrate our receptionists !
We're super lucky here at Prescot Vets For Pets to have some fantastic Client Care Advisors as part of our team. Thank you to Wendy, Sam, Nicole, and Ellie - your hard work and dedication to clients and pets alike does not go unnoticed, you are all superstars 🤩 and we are SO lucky to have you 🥰

09/05/2025

we often hear the phrase "hedgehogs shouldn't be out in the daytime" but did you know this is actually a myth 🧐⁉️
If a hedgehog is happy and healthy they may venture out and about during daylight hours to forage for food and water, especially during the spring and summer when the days are longer.
Here at Prescot Vets for Pets we LOVE hedgehogs 🦔🍃 (like...we really really love them!!) and we'll always be happy to take a look at a hedgehog that you think might be injured or poorly. Just remember that a hedgehog out in the daytime doesn't automatically mean they need to be brought to the vets, and they may actually be happier just being left where they are. As long as they are in a safe location away from busy roads it would be a good idea for you to watch them for a bit first, you'll probably find they carry on with their day no problem 🤩

08/05/2025

It's Hedgehog Awareness Week!
We wanted to share some information from British Hedgehog Preservation Society that might help you to improve the lives of your local prickly pals! 🦔 🍃

Try these wildlife-friendly ways to give hedgehogs the edge:

Let the edges grow wild! Log piles, leaf heaps, and wild edges attract natural food and offer shelter for hedgehogs. Always carefully check for wildlife before mowing, strimming or tidying wild areas.
Add Hedgehog highways! These 13cm x 13cm square gaps in the base of boundary walls and fences ensure hedgehogs can access vital habitat. Once made, log them on the Big Hedgehog Map.
Make ponds safe! Ponds are great for wildlife but ensure there are escape routes – add sloping edges, ramps or half-submerged rocks so hedgehogs can scramble out.
Look out for litter! Litter is very harmful to wildlife, and while it’s hopefully not an issue in your own garden, it’s likely to be in the wider environment. Contact landowners where litter is a problem; remember to point out the danger to wildlife.
Water is vital for all wildlife and can be scarce, especially during hot spells. Make sure there are always clean shallow bowls of water available for hedgehogs – add a few pebbles for bees and butterflies to perch on so they can safely drink too.
Stop using poisons and pesticides that could directly harm wildlife and destroy the food chain.
Netting can become entangled in hedgehog spines: make sure sports nets are put away and garden netting is raised 30cm off the ground so hedgehogs can safely pass under.

you can read more here if you love hedgehogs as much as we do 💓💓💓 https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/give-hedgehogs-the-edge-this-hedgehog-awareness-week/

08/05/2025

Would you look at the absolute HAND ON HIP attitude coming from Coconut having her nails clipped with us 🤣💅
Coconut was a very well behaved girl letting us clip all her nails recently, her owners should be very proud of her!💗🐾

If you are wanting to get booked in with us to get your pets nails clipped, or if you have any questions about clipping your pets nails please don't hesitate to get in touch! We would love to help! 🥰

📞Phone: 0151 430 6474
📱Whatsapp: 07360271030

08/05/2025

Nine-year-old Dora miraculously survived being hit by a train with only a few cuts and bruises, thanks to the quick actions of Vets for Pets Hereford and a heroic Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru train driver.

Labradoodle Dora escaped from her garden and had wandered on to a live railway line, where she was hit by a moving train. After spotting her on the tracks, train driver Charlie stopped his train, coaxed Dora onboard, and took her straight to Vets for Pets for emergency treatment. As a former British Army dog handler, Charlie was also able to give Dora initial first aid.

Owner Jane was shocked but relieved when she received the call about Dora. She said: “I noticed straight away that Dora had managed to escape the garden, which was so unusual for her. I was frantically walking around searching for her and calling vet practices, when I received the call from Vets for Pets. I’m so indebted to them and to Charlie for what they did. Dora is now home and doing well; we’ve spent a long time checking the garden to make sure there are no more escape routes for our little explorer.”

Vet Elliot, practice owner at Vets for Pets Hereford, said:" Situations like this can unfold in moments, whether it’s a gap in a fence or an open gate. It’s a good idea to regularly check your garden for potential escape routes. But most importantly, keep your pet's microchip details up to date; without it, reuniting Dora with her owner wouldn't have been possible.”

03/05/2025

We have had a small tortoise brought into the practice that has been found by a member of the public. We have scanned them and there is no microchip unfortunately.

Please contact the practice if you believe you are the owner

Tel: 0151 430 6474
Whatsapp: 07360271030

01/05/2025

HOT WEATHER WARNING.
We hope you're making the most of the lovely weather we're having 🌞
however please be careful when it comes to enjoying the warm weather with your furry friends. If you feel like it is unsafe and bringing your pet to their appointment would put them at risk of heatsroke PLEASE call us or send us a messsage on WhatsApp to rearrange your appointment. You will never be penalised for putting your pet's welfare first ❤
Call us on 0151 430 6474
Send us a message via WhatsApp on +447360271030

01/05/2025

🐾No new information here sorry!🐾
Just brightening up your Facebook feed with some beautiful pictures of one of our patients Archie sent in by his lovely mum 🐕💗

01/05/2025

🌞🐾 Weather post alert! 🐾🌞

As temperatures rise, here are quick tips to ensure your furry friends stay safe:

Hydrate: Always provide fresh, cool water.
Timing: Walk dogs early or late to avoid hot pavement.
Shade: Create shaded areas and consider cooling mats.
Watch for Signs: Look out for excessive panting or lethargy. If you notice anything, seek shade and contact your vet.
Never Leave in Cars: Cars heat up fast—leave pets at home!
❤️🐶

24/04/2025

Drumroll please… our latest superstar is..…
LOTTIE !!
Lottie spends lots of time at agility and obedience training which are great ways to keep your dog fit and healthy, but before Christmas she started struggling with some lameness and sore joints. In order to make her feel more comfortable she was referred by the vet for physiotherapy and recommended some weight loss to reduce the pressure on her joints. Our nurse Jenny runs weight clinics here at the practice and so she has been working with Lottie to create a feeding plan to make sure any weight is lost in a healthy way and can be closely monitored. At her most recent weigh-in it turns out Lottie has dropped over 1kg! Nice work Lottie! However, as with people, it’s not just about the numbers on the scales… Our weight clinics also pay close attention to your pet’s measurements which reflect how any weight is being distributed across the body, and also how your pet is feeling in themselves, for example do they seem more active or relaxed? Lottie’s weight clinics will continue until everyone is happy and confident that her weight has stabilised and her owner is confident that she can maintain it. In the meantime Lottie continues to excel at her training and agility, and still gets to enjoy her treats from time to time… especially when she comes to visit us at the practice 😉 see you soon Lottie 🥰😘

22/04/2025

Did you know we offer a 24/7 helpline for patients signed up to one of our Complete Care pet health plans? We know all too well that pets become poorly at any time, and we might not always be available to help. That's why you can call Vet Connection at any time, day or night, and receive expert advice over the phone. It's a great way to speak to someone and possibly might help you avoid unnecessary trips to the our of hours hospital.
If you are not already signed up to one of our Complete Care plans then give our friendly reception team a call today to discuss, or pop into practice to say hi ☺️

25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

19/01/2024

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."