608 Vet Practice

608 Vet Practice 608 Vet Practice is part of Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company). Everyone who works for us owns pets and understands that our pets are part of our family!

We are a long-established vet practice striving to serve the local community through a high level of veterinary clinical service, preventative health care, client education and awareness. With that in mind, we take great pride in treating every pet like we would treat our own, providing a welcoming approach for all. So TLC, reassurance, cuddles and treats are part of our treatment regime. Our main

surgery, which houses our hospital and 24-hour emergency service, is based just on the edge of Solihull town centre with branch surgeries in Bentley Heath and Acocks Green. This means, should you need routine or emergency care, you won’t have to travel far when it matters most! We work on an appointment system throughout the day and early evening, which enables you to see the same vet aid the continuity in care and at times to suit. Our Emergency Team takes over out of hours, based at the main Solihull Surgery, taking you through to the following day. Our dedicated veterinary team and reception staff are always on hand to support you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year should you just need to ask for advice, book an appointment or require emergency attention. Our Aims

> To care and support your pet when unwell, providing the best clinical care available
> To care and support you as the owner of an unwell animal, and keeping you
informed throughout your pet’s treatment
> To have a clear and transparent pricing structure, and to provide estimates of
expected costs whenever needed
> To provide positive and practical preventative care and advice to keep your pet
healthy throughout their lives
> To provide the best in customer care and communication, and listen to you if we ever fall short of this
> To provide a 24-hour emergency service, making us available to you and your pet whenever you may need us.

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Day 4: Gut Stasis – Know the Signs, Act Fast! 🐰Gut stasis occurs when a rabbit's digestive sys...
25/06/2026

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Day 4: Gut Stasis – Know the Signs, Act Fast! 🐰

Gut stasis occurs when a rabbit's digestive system slows down or stops functioning properly. Without prompt treatment, it can quickly become life-threatening and may be fatal within 24 hours.

Knowing the signs could save your rabbit's life.

🛑 Remember: STOP

S – Slowed or absent faecal output 💩
Are you seeing fewer droppings than normal, or none at all?

T – Tense abdomen, pain, or bloating 🤕
Does your rabbit seem uncomfortable, hunched, or sensitive when touched?

O – Off their food 🥕
A rabbit that isn't eating is always a cause for concern.

P – Posture changes 🐇
Are they sitting differently, reluctant to move, or hiding away?

🚨 If you notice ANY of these signs, STOP and seek veterinary advice immediately.

Early intervention gives your rabbit the best chance of a full recovery.

💚 Remember: A healthy rabbit should be eating, pooping, and behaving normally every day. Any change should never be ignored.

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🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Day 3: Hay – The Foundation of a Healthy Rabbit Diet! 🐰🌾 Let's talk hay!Did you know that 85–9...
24/06/2026

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Day 3: Hay – The Foundation of a Healthy Rabbit Diet! 🐰

🌾 Let's talk hay!

Did you know that 85–90% of a rabbit's diet should be hay or fresh grass? Rabbits are natural grazers and are designed to eat throughout the day.

A constant supply of good-quality feeding hay is essential for:

✅ Maintaining healthy teeth through natural wear
✅ Supporting digestive health
✅ Encouraging natural foraging behaviours
✅ Reducing the risk of gut stasis

Without enough fibre, rabbits are at greater risk of dental disease, digestive problems, and other serious health issues.

🌱 What makes a good quality hay?
Look for hay that is:
✔️ Dry and sweet-smelling
✔️ Dust-extracted
✔️ Green in colour
✔️ Full of visible seed heads
✔️ Made up of long, crunchy stems

🐇 Need to encourage your rabbit to eat more hay? Try these simple tips:

🌾 Offer a mix of different hay varieties to add interest and variety

🏠 Place hay in multiple areas around their enclosure

🧸 Add hay to toys to encourage pulling, chewing, and play

📦 Create enrichment activities such as:
• A cardboard box stuffed with hay
• A paper bag filled with hay and forage
• A homemade forage box

💮 Sprinkle a small amount of dried forage or pellets through the hay to encourage natural foraging behaviours

💚 The more appealing hay is, the more likely your rabbit is to eat it—and their teeth and tummy will thank you for it!

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🐰 Hop on over to our FREE Rabbit Nurse Clinics! 🐇Are you a bunny parent wanting to ensure your floppy-eared friend is as...
24/06/2026

🐰 Hop on over to our FREE Rabbit Nurse Clinics! 🐇

Are you a bunny parent wanting to ensure your floppy-eared friend is as happy and healthy as can be? Our fantastic nursing team is here to help you do just that! 🥕

We are delighted to offer FREE dedicated rabbit clinics where you can chat with our experienced veterinary nurses about all things bunny care—from diet and housing to dental health and vaccinations.

🌟 Bonus: If your rabbit is due for a pedicure, we’ll also include a complimentary nail clip during their visit!

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this paw-some opportunity.

📞 How to book: Call us today at 0121 705 3044 to secure your bunny's slot! We can't wait to see you at one of our surgeries: Solihull B91 1AA, Acocks Green B27 7AU or Bentley Heath B93 9BL! 💚

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Day 2: Did You Know Rabbits Eat Their Own Poo? 🐰It might sound surprising, but it's completely...
23/06/2026

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Day 2:

Did You Know Rabbits Eat Their Own Poo? 🐰

It might sound surprising, but it's completely normal and essential for a rabbit's health!

💩 Rabbits produce special droppings called caecotrophs – soft, nutrient-rich pellets that are different from their usual droppings. Rabbits eat these directly from their bottom to get the maximum nutritional value from their food.

💚 This natural process allows rabbits to:
✅ Re-digest important nutrients
✅ Absorb essential vitamins and minerals
✅ Maintain a healthy digestive system

🔍 Keep an eye on your rabbit's caecotrophs

Changes in the number, consistency, or appearance of caecotrophs can be an early sign of health problems. If you notice excess uneaten caecotrophs or changes in your rabbit's droppings, it could indicate:

⚠️ An inappropriate diet
⚠️ Dental disease
⚠️ Obesity or difficulty reaching their bottom
⚠️ Gastrointestinal or digestive issues

A healthy rabbit should usually eat their caecotrophs as they are produced, so you may rarely see them.

💚 Providing plenty of hay, a balanced diet, and regular health checks can help keep your rabbit's digestive system working as it should.

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🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Nutrition Matters! 🐰This year's Rabbit Awareness Week focuses on nutrition and helping rabbits...
22/06/2026

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week – Nutrition Matters! 🐰

This year's Rabbit Awareness Week focuses on nutrition and helping rabbits live healthier, happier lives.

💚 Did you know?
Around 85–90% of a rabbit's diet should consist of high-quality feeding hay or fresh grass. This can be supplemented with:
🍽️A small portion of rabbit pellets/nuggets
🥬 A handful of fresh leafy greens each day

🚫 Why is muesli no longer recommended?

Research has shown that muesli-style diets can cause health problems because rabbits often selectively feed, picking out the tastier, sugary pieces and leaving the rest behind.
This can lead to:
❌ An unbalanced diet
❌ Poor overall health
❌ Dental disease
❌ Obesity

Muesli diets can also reduce hay consumption, increasing the risk of gut stasis, a potentially serious digestive condition.

✅ Thinking about switching?

If your rabbit currently eats muesli, any dietary changes should be made gradually. Transition to a hay and nugget-based diet over 14–28 days, slowly reducing the amount of muesli while increasing the nuggets until the change is complete.

💚 Remember: Hay should always be the main part of your rabbit's diet and should be available at all times.

🚩BRANCH CLOSURE🚩Please be aware that due to the extreme heat we will be closing our Acocks Green Surgery from the aftern...
22/06/2026

🚩BRANCH CLOSURE🚩

Please be aware that due to the extreme heat we will be closing our Acocks Green Surgery from the afternoon of Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th. We plan to reopen on Friday 26th.
If you need any assistance please do call our Solihull practice on 0121 705 3044

🐰 Shoutout to the Amazing Team at Fat Fluffs Rabbit Rescue! 🐰We have some exciting rabbit welfare content coming your wa...
21/06/2026

🐰 Shoutout to the Amazing Team at Fat Fluffs Rabbit Rescue! 🐰

We have some exciting rabbit welfare content coming your way soon, and we couldn't have done it without the wonderful team over at Fat Fluffs Rabbit Rescue in Hampton-in-Arden!

The team at Fat Fluffs kindly opened their doors to our 608 Vets team so we could record some essential care and welfare information for our upcoming rabbit welfare event. 🥕

If you don't already know about Fat Fluffs, they are an incredible local charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming unwanted and neglected bunnies across the West Midlands .

For rabbits with complex health needs or unique personalities, they even provide a permanent, loving sanctuary

We are incredibly grateful for their hospitality and the invaluable work they do every single day for our floppy-eared friends. 🐇

Stay tuned for our upcoming welfare tips! In the meantime, please head over to Fat Fluffs to show them some love, learn about adoption, or find out how you can support their mission! 💚

https://www.fatfluffs.com/

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Meet Buster 🐾This little cutie recently visited us to be neutered, and here he is at his post-operative check with one o...
20/06/2026

Meet Buster 🐾

This little cutie recently visited us to be neutered, and here he is at his post-operative check with one of our nurses. We're delighted to say that this handsome chap received the all-clear and is recovering beautifully following his procedure. 💙

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Buster! 🐱✨

From ponies to puppies, a 60-year journey of trust. ❤️For our final post celebrating our incredible client, Alison, we’r...
18/06/2026

From ponies to puppies, a 60-year journey of trust. ❤️

For our final post celebrating our incredible client, Alison, we’re looking back at the animals she’s loved.

Long-time clients may remember when 608 was a large and small animal practice. Back then, Alison and her family trusted us with her ponies! 🐴

Since 1980, she has shared her life with a line of gorgeous German Shepherd Dogs. We are so honoured that Alison wanted to share these precious photos of her special companions: the handsome Rex and the lovely Katie, Merri and Lisa. Her current companion is gorgeous Ginny, who as you can see in the photo, was taking the celebration in her stride. (Swipe to see them all!)

We were so moved when we asked Alison why she continues to choose 608 Vets. Her answer is why we do what we do:

"I shall continue to use 608 Vets because of the first-rate service I receive from them, and the superb back-up from the veterinary nurses and the rest of the staff who have always been gentle and compassionate."

Thank you, Alison, for six decades of trust. It is our greatest privilege to care for your family.

🐇 Make Your Bunnies Jump for Joy!Hi there, rabbit lovers! We have some incredibly exciting news for you and your floppy-...
17/06/2026

🐇 Make Your Bunnies Jump for Joy!
Hi there, rabbit lovers! We have some incredibly exciting news for you and your floppy-eared friends.

While the official Rabbit Awareness Week runs from 22nd–26th June 2026, here at 608 Vet Practice, we don't think one week is nearly enough to celebrate these amazing animals. That’s why we are dedicating the entire month of July to our favourite long-eared companions!

To kick off our Rabbit Awareness Month, we are offering free vet nurse appointments to give your bunnies a thorough health check.

🌿 What is the Focus This Year?
This year's official theme is "Feeding Bunnies Better". Throughout the month, we will be sharing expert advice, top tips, and fun facts to help you optimise your rabbit's diet and keep them in tip-top shape.

🩺 Book Your Free Nurse Appointment Today!
Slots for our free health checks are limited and fill up quickly! Ensure your rabbit is healthy, happy, and hopping by booking your spot now.

Call us on 0121 705 3044 and book for any of our surgeries: Solihull, Bentley Heath or Acocks Green

Watch this space for plenty of rabbit-care tips coming your way soon! What is your bunny's favourite healthy snack? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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608 Warwick Road
Solihull
B911AA

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