Ryder-Davies and Partners Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Page

Ryder-Davies and Partners Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Page We are a family run, first opinion veterinary practice. Our practices are located in Woodbridge, Ipswich, Felixstowe and Rendlesham.

412 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH IP4 4EJ - 01473 274040
118 GARRISON LANE, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 7FG - 01394 284554
WALNUT TREE AVENUE, RENDLESHAM, IP12 2GG - 01394 420964

This is the gorgeous Boomer, a six year old Ragdoll🐈‍⬛Boomer came in to see us in January after he’d had some concerning...
02/06/2026

This is the gorgeous Boomer, a six year old Ragdoll🐈‍⬛

Boomer came in to see us in January after he’d had some concerning episodes. His owner reported he seemed to go floppy- with one episode worryingly progressing to him becoming almost unresponsive.

Boomer was admitted for urgent tests, which revealed he had a thickening of his heart muscle. The most common reason for this in Ragdoll cats is a degenerative condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) which unfortunately has no cure and ultimately leads to heart failure. However Boomer’s signs didn’t quite match the signs for HCM and so Sam performed further tests. His diligent approach meant he discovered Boomer likely had a different cause for his heart thickening, one with a better prognosis, TMT.

Transient myocardial thickening (TMT) is a much less common cause of thickened heart muscle. The underlying cause is not always identifiable but with the right medication cats can make a full recovery.

And we’re delighted to report that’s exactly what Boomer did. Thanks to Sam & the team’s excellent care, Boomer’s recent tests show his cardiac parameters are now back to normal.

Well done to his fantastic owners and all involved with his care👏

We are running low of newspapers at our Woodbridge surgery, if you have any you would like to donate please drop them in...
02/06/2026

We are running low of newspapers at our Woodbridge surgery, if you have any you would like to donate please drop them in to one of our branches. Thank you! 📰

02/06/2026

**Stray**
We have had a stray handed in to our Woodbridge branch overnight, she is a geriatric female tabby short hair. No chip or collar. She was found on Heath Road, Opposite Ipswich Hospital. She is very poorly so if you think she may be yours please call Woodbridge on 01394 380083 as soon as possible.

29/05/2026

**Stray Tortoises**
We have had 2 tortoises handed in to the practices today, one handed in to Felixstowe (01394 284554) found in the Grove, Felixstowe the other handed in to Ipswich (01473 274040) found on Leopold Road, Ipswich.
Neither have microchips. If you think one may be yours please call the branches above.

May is Vet Nurse awareness month👩‍⚕️The role of a vet nurse is often misunderstood by the general public. One study show...
26/05/2026

May is Vet Nurse awareness month👩‍⚕️

The role of a vet nurse is often misunderstood by the general public. One study showed many people thought the sole purpose of vet nurses was ‘directly assisting a vet’. Whilst vet nurses do assist vets, their role is much more than this.

They monitor and maintain difficult anaesthetics. They recover animals from tricky surgeries and nurse them back to health. They sit up with our inpatients through the night making sure they’re doing well. They advise on all aspects of preventative care and take the time to build confidence and gain the trust of our most nervous patients. They conduct laboratory tests, microscopy and maintain all the diagnostic equipment. They are their patients’ biggest advocates and best friends. They work incredibly hard to gain and maintain their qualifications and are undoubtedly the backbone of all we do. The fact an awareness month is even necessary just demonstrates how little all this is understood.

So we’d like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing team of veterinary nurses, you do an outstanding job and we’re so lucky to have you all👏

26/05/2026

***Stray***
We have had a black and white long haired male cat brought in to our Felixstowe branch today. He isn't neutered or chipped. He was found on Thorn Way near Wadgate Road.
If you think he may be yours, please contact us on 01394 284554☎️

We are set to have lots of very warm weather over the next week for the first time this year. During this time, one of t...
22/05/2026

We are set to have lots of very warm weather over the next week for the first time this year. During this time, one of the most common emergencies we will deal with is heatstroke. Heatstroke is a potentially life threatening condition seen in a variety of animals (most commonly in dogs) following overexertion in hot weather🌞
Signs of heatstroke can vary but include:
- increased body temperature
- fast/heavy breathing
- vomiting
- restlessness.
In severe or untreated cases this can progress to collapse and seizures so it vital if you have any concern your pet may be suffering that you contact your vet ASAP. It’s also worth noting that sometimes signs do not develop immediately, so be vigilant and no matter the time, day or night, contact your vet with any concerns.

- Ensure water is available to your dog during and post exercise and if possible walks are adapted to shadier areas.
- Checking the temperature of concrete/tarmac prior to your walk; if it’s too hot for the back of your hand, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws even at early hours of the morning or in the evenings!
- Whilst tolerance may vary between individuals, it is now suggested you try to avoid walking your dog in temperatures over 24 degrees, and if your dog is elderly, overweight, has a thick hair coat or suffers from existing health conditions (like arthritis or breathing problems) that you avoid walking them in temperatures over 20 degree.

Did you know we can vaccinate ferrets?This is the ridiculously cute Mona who came in to see us at our Felixstowe branch ...
19/05/2026

Did you know we can vaccinate ferrets?

This is the ridiculously cute Mona who came in to see us at our Felixstowe branch for her first vaccination. Whilst no vaccines are officially licensed in the UK it is advisable to protect ferrets from distemper virus which is also part of the dog vaccination course. She was a perfect patient for her injection.

Welcome to the practice Mona🥰

Meet the lovely Ruby🐾Ruby came in for her keyhole spay, but at the same time also had keyhole elective gastropexy.An ele...
12/05/2026

Meet the lovely Ruby🐾

Ruby came in for her keyhole spay, but at the same time also had keyhole elective gastropexy.

An elective gastropexy is a surgery sometimes performed in deeper chested dogs at the same time as neutering. Deeper chested dogs can be prone to a life threatening condition known as a GDV (gastric dilatation volvulus)- also referred to as bloat- where the stomach twists back on itself cutting off its own blood supply. In an elective gastropexy the outside of the stomach is stitched to the side of the body wall, hopefully preventing the stomach from twisting and the dog getting a GDV in the future. The majority of dogs show no issues following this procedure, and it may even save their lives further down the line.

Thanks to all the team at Ipswich and her lovely owners Ruby did brilliantly post operatively and his now back to her normal self👏

If you own a deep chested breed or would like to discuss elective gastropexy in any more detail please call your local branch via the numbers below:

Woodbridge: 01394 380083
Ipswich: 01473 274040
Felixstowe: 01394 284554
Rendlesham: 01394 420964

12/05/2026

🐢 Found 🐢

Hermanns tortoise found in Gainsborough Road, Felixstowe, on Friday evening.
Unfortunately unchipped.

If you are missing a tortoise and believe they may be yours, please contact our Felixstowe branch - 01394 284554.

Evidence of ownership will be required on collection.

Address

18 Grundisburgh Road
Woodbridge
IP124HG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441394380083

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