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Vets4Pets Thurrock, Inside Pets at Home, Lakeside Retail Park, Weston Avenue, Thurrock (2025)

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Inside Pets At Home, Lakeside Retail Park, Weston Avenue

16/10/2025

***** EXCITING NEWS *****

We have some amazing news to share with you, as of Monday 20th October we are delighted to now be able to offer you the option of Laparoscopic (keyhole) spays for your dogs here in Thurrock.

Laparoscopic spays have many advantages including:

* Reduced post operative pain, faster recovery and return to normal activities in 2 days.
* Faster recovery and return to normal activities in 2 days.
* Smaller incisions.
* Reduced complications.
* Enhanced visualisation and precision.
* Less stressful for patients.
* No need for medical pet shirts or buster collars.

If you would like to know more about this option when booking in for your pet’s spay procedure, our receptionists will talk you through this - please call us on 01708 689 950

15/10/2025

💙 Meet Enzo!!! … You may recall seeing Enzo previously, he is one of the most happiest boys upon walking into our reception and always gets the star treatment he deserves - cuddles and belly scratches with our reception team whilst waiting to see the vet!! 🌟

Enzo certainly expects this on every visit and we have to admit, we are very happy to give out cuddles and belly scratches!!

🐾 🐾 If your fur baby would like a cuddle or a belly scratch whilst waiting to see our vets then our reception team are always happy to provide!! 🐾 🐾

Enzo … well done for always being the most gentle giant and impeccably behaved on every visit to us 🥰

☎️ If you need to book in to see one of our vets, please call us on 01708 689 950 ☎️

02/10/2025

🐾 Meet Edie… At six months of age, Edie recently came in for her neutering procedure.

Cat spaying is recommended to prevent unwanted litters and control the pet population, and it significantly reduces the risk of serious health issues like mammary, uterine, and ovarian cancers and uterine infections (pyometra). It also eliminates heat cycle behaviors such as calling and the desire to roam, which lowers the cat's exposure to dangerous diseases like FeLV and FIV that are spread through fighting and mating.

Edie was a brave little princess whilst with us and as you can see she is absolutely rocking her leopard print medical pet shirt - which she preferred to a buster collar!!

Edie you are beautiful and we wish you a speedy recovery 🐾 ❤️‍🩹 🐾

☎️ If you have any queries regarding our neutering procedures for your pet, please call us on 01708 689 950 ☎️

25/09/2025

🐶 🩵 🐾 Meet Dodger!! …. This handsome boy recently came into us after his owner had a concern regarding his paw and had noticed a blister on it.

The paw was assessed by our vet and it was agreed that medication would be given to Dodger for 7 days due to no obvious signs of a foreign body. And then the paw would be reassessed again.

Dodger’s paw did not show signs of healing after monitoring with medication so it was agreed between our vet and Dodger’s owner that a procedure of exploring a potential foreign body would take place.

Dodger was extremely brave for the procedure and we actually discovered a grass seed embedded under the skin.

Grass seeds can migrate because of their sharp barbed tips which burrow and travel under the skin, potentially moving into tissues and travelling to various parts of the body. Once embedded the seeds can migrate considerable distances which makes them difficult to find and requiring veterinary intervention, often under anaesthesia for proper removal.

🌟 Dodger was extremely brave and happy to pose to show you where the grass seed was removed from.

We wish you a speedy recovery Dodger ❤️‍🩹

24/09/2025

💖 🐾 Ella joined us recently for her spay procedure.

As you can see, Ella was very comfortable whilst recovering from her spay and decided to snuggle right under her blanket!!

Spaying your pet is done to prevent unwanted litters and also offers significant health benefits by eliminating the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers as well as severe infections like pyometra.

If you have any concerns regarding any aspect of neutering your pet, please call us on 01708 689 950

23/09/2025

🐾 🐾 Are you currently registered here with us in Thurrock? If so why not pick up a voucher next time you’re in and recommend a friend to us - we will then credit both accounts with an amount of £10 to use. 🐾🐾

** Terms and conditions apply to this offer and all details can be found on the voucher.

All vouchers are currently being looked after by our resident dog but will only be valid for a short period of time!! 🐶

Speak to our Reception Team if you would like any information on this offer.

22/09/2025

🐾 😃 💖 Our Monday morning smile comes courtesy of the gorgeous Bluebelle!! 💖😃🐾

Bluebelle came in for her nail clip and we have to admit she really didn’t want to be here but she was happy to get up close and personal for a photo and a little treat!! 📸

Despite not wanting to be here, Bluebelle was very brave for her nail clip with our nurse Chloe.

Not all pets love being here but our nurses and reception team are on hand to give cuddles, reassurance and we’ll even throw in a treat or two (or sometimes ten!!) just to let your fur baby know it’s not a bad experience here!

All of our nail clips are carried out by our trained nurses - if you think your pets are in need of a nail clip, give us a call on 01708 689 950 and we can get you booked in ☎️

18/09/2025

🐾 🩵 🐾 Meet Sammie!! … Sammie recently came into us for his annual vaccination. All pets receive a health check before the annual vaccination is given and our vet picked up on a heart murmur that was present.

Our vet discussed this issue with Sammie’s owner and the best course of action was to complete an ultrasound to determine if the heart murmur can be monitored or if medication is an appropriate step to take.

The scans are carried out here in our Thurrock branch.

At this point, it was determined that Sammie does not need medication currently but the heart murmur will be monitored. A follow up scan will take place a year down the line should there be no concerns in the meantime.

🌟 Sammie you were a superstar whilst here with us, we’ll save a treat for your next visit as well!!

If you have any concerns with your pet, please contact us on 01708 689 950 ☎️

11/09/2025

🐾 🩵 Meet Blu!! … Today we saw Blu return for his post op x rays after having had his TPLO procedure.

TPLO in dogs, short for Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy, is a surgical procedure used to stabilize the knee joint (stifle) after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture.

🌟 Blu was an absolute superstar whilst here with us and we are pleased with his progress. Blu will continue to follow post op instructions for the next few weeks before returning to unrestricted activities.

07/09/2025

🐾 ℹ️ 🐾 Here in Thurrock our Receptionists like to keep our information board eye catching and informative.

Currently we have a display telling you all about the signs of your pets being in pain, what to look out for and how to deal with these situations.

Is there something you’d like to see on our information board? Something which you would find interesting. We’d love to hear your opinions - drop us a comment below if you have an idea on a subject that we could cover.

In the meantime, if you need us for anything else - we are open today until 4.30pm.

☎️ Call us on 01708 689 950

03/09/2025

🩵 🐾 Sometimes the floor or the chair just doesn’t provide comfort like sitting on Mummy!! 😂

Meet Kyzer!! … Kyzer waited patiently for his appointment with our vet Maria on the comfort of his Mum’s lap!! Isn’t he just adorable?! 🥰

Kyzer had an issue with his ears and after our vet assessed the situation, medication was prescribed. Kyzer did his best to stay calm in the consult room but he did breathe a sigh of relief upon exiting!! Don’t worry Kyzer, we won’t take any offence!

Thank you Kyzer for giving us the most amazing photo of you and Mummy 📸 We hope your ear gets better very soon.

If you suspect an issue with your pet’s ears, , the best course of action is to book an appointment with one of our vets - appointments are available daily over seven days a week and this allows us to treat the condition accordingly and clear up any discomfort your pet may be experiencing.

You can reach us on 01708 689 950 ☎️

28/08/2025

🐶 🐶 Look at this gorgeous duo!!!! Meet Clubber and Hulk … these little boys are Chow Chow puppies and are currently only 13 weeks old.

Both boys were absolute stars on their first visit with our vet Alex. A health consult took place and both boys have been brought upto date with their flea and worming control.

Clubber and Hulk’s owners signed upto our Complete Care Plans where the flea and worming products are included as part of that plan.

We offer a variety of different Care plans to suit your pets, whether they are puppies, kittens or senior pets.

If you would like to know more about the Care Plans we offer, please pop in and speak to one of our receptionists who will talk you through all the benefits. Or if you would like to speak to one of our receptionists, please call us on 01708 689 950 ☎️

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."

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