Walton Lodge Vets Stevenage

02/05/2025

Congratulations to Clyde for successfully completing his weight loss journey! 🥇👏

What great news to share at the beginning of a Bank Holiday weekend!

We were able to support Clyde and his owner by recommending an appropriate weight loss diet and advising the amount of food to be fed, which was adjusted depending on his weight loss progress.

Clyde has lost almost 2kg in 2 months, and his body condition score is now ideal; We have highlighted the desirable tummy tuck and waist, which is now visible!

If your pet is overweight, please reach out if you would like to be supported through the journey to ensure weight loss can be done both safely and successfully.

01/05/2025

Today is the start of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month! 👩‍⚕️🩺

The campaign theme this year is ‘Progression’, with the aim of highlighting the diverse range of achievements, skills, abilities and career pathways of veterinary nurses.

Veterinary nurses are fully trained to:

♡ Run healthy pet checks
♡ Run wellness screenings
♡ Administer 2nd vaccinations
♡ Clip nails
♡ Express a**l glands
♡ Prepare patients for procedures
♡ Monitor anaesthetics
♡ Place intravenous catheters
♡ Take blood samples
♡ Run diagnostic tests
♡ Take xrays
♡ Monitor and nurse sick animals
♡ Administer medication

A time to celebrate all veterinary nurses, their vital roles and responsibilities, and their continued development within the veterinary profession 🙏

01/05/2025

We are closed between 1pm and 3pm today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

30/04/2025

It is hot out there ⚠️ Temperatures may reach as high as 28 degrees tomorrow🌡

● Ensure plenty of fresh water is available
● Ensure there is a cool resting area
● Give frozen treats
● Make use of cool blankets
● Walk early morning or late evening

❗️Be careful of walking your dog on pavements or artificial grass as they can get incredibly hot for your dog's paws

29/04/2025

Lovely Lulu showing us that cats can also give paw! What a clever girl 😸

28/04/2025

Pet Health Club has launched Little Paws campaign 🐶🐱

A puppy and kitten package designed to support new pet owners with advice on training, diet and healthcare.

Join today to get a free welcome bundle worth up to £100*:
☆ Blanket
☆ Puppy/kitten academy video access
☆ Puppy/kitten health check with our nurse Hannah (recommended before your puppy and kitten's 1st vaccination to get them used to the vets)

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Some advice to give your puppy and kitten the best start in life:

♡ Puppies to start going out for walks and socialising with other dogs, 1 week after 2nd vaccination

♡ Introduce ear cleaning, tooth brushing, grooming and feet massage

♡ Reward for good behaviour and training

*To view the T&Cs and to sign up to the PetHealth Club, visit -
www.pethealthclub.com/uk/little-paws

25/04/2025

Evie, the gorgeous Malamute, was so happy to see her owner after surgery 🩷

Evie had a lump on the underside of her neck removed, which was then sent to our external lab to establish its nature.

And it's good news - the result was that it was non-cancerous 😀

24/04/2025

Meet staff pet Che Che, enjoying her scratching post sprinkled with catnip 😺🌿

Catnip is a safe calming herb that can be sprinkled onto scratching posts and mats to encourage scratching!

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Cats Protection, the UK's leading cat welfare charity, answers common questions with regards to cat scratching -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeXUUmszcME&t=169s

● Why do cats scratch?
● What scratching items are available?
● How do you encourage appropriate scratching?
● How do you prevent unwanting scratching?

Scratching is usually normal behaviour, but it may also be a sign of stress. If your cat has changed its scratching behaviour, or is scratching carpets, furniture, or wallpaper more than usual, book an appointment with a vet to rule out any potential medical issues.

23/04/2025

When purchasing dental products for your dog and cat, look out for the VOHC label on the packaging 🧐🦷

Dental products include diets, chews, treats, powders, rinses, gels, toothbrushes, and toothpastes.

VOHC stands for Veterinary Oral Health Council. Their seal of acceptance on a product ensures that they have been proven to be both safe and effective in reducing the build-up of plaque and tartar in dogs and cats.

For a full list of products with this approval, visit www.vohc.org/accepted-products

VOHC approved products can be purchased in branch or online - www.shop.thepethealthclub.co.uk

18/04/2025

17/04/2025

Easter Opening Hours 🐰🪺

Friday 18th - Closed
Saturday 19th - 9.00-13.00 (Reception)
Sunday 20th - Closed
Monday 21st - Closed

We re-open on Tuesday 22nd at 8.30am.

Our Ware branch is open for emergency appointments on Saturday 19th between 0900-1300.

📞 For any emergencies when we are closed, please call our number on 01438 364 354, and you will be directed to our out of hours service - Vetsnow in Barnet. Their direct number is
020 8001 9626.

🌐 Don't forget you can book an appointment anytime via our website -
www.waltonlodgevets.com/book-an-appointment

We wish you all a lovely Easter 🙂

Book an appointment online to see a vet or nurse at our practice in Bengeo, Bishop's Stortford, Harlow, Hoddesdon, Stevenage, Braughing Ware and Ware today!