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Station House Veterinary Surgery We think of pets as part of the family – and they deserve the best.

From a routine trip for nail trimming, vaccinations and check-ups to more complex cases involving diagnostic techniques and surgery, you can rest assured we’ve got it covered. From a routine trip for nail trimming, vaccinations and check-ups to more complex cases involving diagnostic techniques and surgery, you can rest assured we've got it covered.

🍊💅🏼 Carter came to visit today with his brother Cassidy for a nail trim. He didn’t hesitate to make himself at home and ...
09/10/2026

🍊💅🏼 Carter came to visit today with his brother Cassidy for a nail trim. He didn’t hesitate to make himself at home and investigate our consult room and they were both such good boys for their manicures. 💅🏼 🍊

They are predominantly indoor cats so it is important to keep an eye on their nails in case they are getting too long as they can start to cause discomfort or self-trauma if they are scratching.

Please do not hesitate to call us to book in with one of our lovely nurses if you are worried their nails might be getting too long! ☎️ 🐾

🌞Hot Weather Alert🌞 Temperatures are very high this weekend, increasing the risks for your pets ⚠☀Heatstroke cases in p...
22/06/2026

🌞Hot Weather Alert🌞

Temperatures are very high this weekend, increasing the risks for your pets ⚠☀Heatstroke cases in pets are all too common; share the below far and wide!​

Many dogs get heatstroke when their owners take them out during high temperatures and often it can be fatal. Let's prevent heatstroke by knowing when it's safe to take your dog outside, and please contact us immediately if you think your dog might have heatstroke - it is a medical emergency!

Signs of heatstroke can be:

Breathing & Body: Rapid or distressed breathing, and noisy, heavy panting.
Mouth & Gums: Sticky, thick saliva and unusually red or pale gums/tongue.
Behavior: Agitation, restlessness, confusion, or glazed eyes.
Physical: Racing heart rate, vomiting, and diarrhea (which can contain blood).
Neurological: Staggering (ataxia), collapse, muscle spasms, and seizures.

!! *It is better to miss their walks and be a little bit bored than suffer heatstroke* !!

‼️🐾 WHAT IS A GDV? 🐾‼️GDV (Bloat) is a life-threatening emergency where a dog’s stomach fills with gas and twists, cutti...
19/06/2026

‼️🐾 WHAT IS A GDV? 🐾‼️

GDV (Bloat) is a life-threatening emergency where a dog’s stomach fills with gas and twists, cutting off blood flow.
It can be fatal within hours and needs urgent surgery.

Which patients are most likely to be affected?
• Large breed dogs with deep chests; e.g. Great Danes, Wolfhounds, Labradors, Dogue de Bordeaux, but can affect any breed!

What are the symptoms of a GDV?
• Regurgitation/unsuccessful wretching
• Swollen and hard abdomen
• Hunched posture (pain)
• Excessive drooling
• Heavy panting, restlessness, pacing

How can we avoid it from happening?
• Do not walk dogs for at least 2 hours following eating and do not feed dogs for at least an hour after exercise.
• Use slow feeder bowls to prevent dogs from bolting food down & divide meals into more frequent, smaller portions rather than one big meal.
• Avoid moistening dry kibble and make sure any change in diet is done very gradually over 3 to 5 days.
• Surgical prevention - discuss Gastropexy with your Veterinary Surgeon at the time of neutering.

Most importantly, if you do suspect any signs of a GDV at home, please call your vet immediately and make an emergency appointment, no matter what time of day or night.

☎️ Station House Vets - 0161 941 1584 ☎️

‼️ 🐾✈️ Important Information regarding Pet Travel Changes ✈️ 🐾 ‼️
23/04/2026

‼️ 🐾✈️ Important Information regarding Pet Travel Changes ✈️ 🐾 ‼️

Meet gorgeous Kobie who recently came in to see our lovely vet Sarah for a dental procedure! 🦷Dental disease in pets can...
20/04/2026

Meet gorgeous Kobie who recently came in to see our lovely vet Sarah for a dental procedure! 🦷

Dental disease in pets can manifest in several ways, and it often begins subtly with:

🦷 A persistent bad smell from the mouth

🦷 Visible plaque or tartar on the teeth

🦷 Red, swollen, or inflamed gums

Thankfully, Kobie's owners were proactive and scheduled him in for a dental procedure. This began with a scale and polish to remove all the built-up plaque and tartar. Once his teeth were scaled, each one was individually charted to check for any signs of abnormalities.

The good news Kobie's teeth were all in excellent condition underneath the plaque, and no extractions were needed! 🎉

❗️Very important information regarding EU travel❗️Are you travelling abroad with your pet this year, or do you have a pe...
18/04/2026

❗️Very important information regarding EU travel❗️

Are you travelling abroad with your pet this year, or do you have a pet passport which you use to travel? 🐾🌍

As of 22nd April 2026 -

If you are planning to travel to the EU with your pet - Here’s what you need to know:

🔹 New EU rules will apply to dogs, cats, and ferrets entering from Great Britain.
🔹 EU pet passports issued to GB residents will no longer be valid for travel to the EU — even if issued before 22 April 2026.
🔹 You will need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for each trip to the EU.
🔹 EU pet passports can only be issued to EU residents.
🔹 No changes to returning to Great Britain with your pet.

If you are planning on travelling or have any questions please visit the official GOV website ⬇️
https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad

Always check the specific entry requirements for your destination country before travelling ✈️

Please contact us directly or email us if you have questions about travelling with your pet this year📞

💫Billie 💫Billie came in to see our lovely vet Sarah, following a change in her normal routine at home noted by her owner...
18/04/2026

💫Billie 💫

Billie came in to see our lovely vet Sarah, following a change in her normal routine at home noted by her owners. Initially it was noted that Billie had experienced episodes of vomitting either during the night or following food, along with a period of intermittent diarrhoea.

After a small series of tests were ran in house to be able to gauge a better idea of what we may be looking at with Billie, Billie was booked in for a specialist ultrasound scan with our travelling ultrasonographer Jerry.
After an extensive ultrasound scan, it was confirmed Billie had changes consistent with IBD.
A course of steroids and a change in diet and we are pleased to report a huge improvement in Billie! 💛

Bruce 🐾💗Bruce came in for his annual vaccinations, but on discussion with his owner during the consult he has been licki...
16/04/2026

Bruce 🐾💗

Bruce came in for his annual vaccinations, but on discussion with his owner during the consult he has been licking excessively and intermittently limping on his front leg! On closer inspection it was found that he had a broken dew claw and the claw was causing Bruce discomfort.

Our vet Sian went ahead and sedated Bruce later on that morning removed the dew claw and he was sent home a few hours later.
Of course we ensured to add in a lot of cuddles before him going home and a little post sedation snack too!🐾

Teddy❤Teddy was brought in by her owners after they had noticed a reduction in her appetite, reduction in her normal act...
13/04/2026

Teddy❤

Teddy was brought in by her owners after they had noticed a reduction in her appetite, reduction in her normal activity then an onset of vulval discharge. Teddy is entire meaning she has not been neutered, along with being 4 weeks post season this was concerning.

With the quick action of our reception team, Teddy was booked in that morning for an appointment. On examination our Vet Sian was concerned Teddy had developed a pyometra; an infection which has developed within the uterus. If left unattended it can be fatal.

Teddy was admitted for surgery and underwent surgery for an ovariohysterectomy with the added complication that her uterus was more than 6 times the normal size weighing over 500g (normal weight is less than 10g).
Luckily, teddy recovered well and is now back to enjoying life with her fur family at home!

🐰💙 Toffee💙🐰Toffee visited us for his neutering procedure and did wonderfully throughout the anaesthetic and in recovery....
11/04/2026

🐰💙 Toffee💙🐰

Toffee visited us for his neutering procedure and did wonderfully throughout the anaesthetic and in recovery.

Neutering rabbits is can help prevent certain cancers, reduce unwanted behaviours such as aggression or spraying, and allows them to live more peacefully with other rabbits (when correctly bonded)

Toffee's owner also shared these beautiful photos of Toffee recovering at home the evening of the procedure!

If your rabbit is approaching the right age or you’d like more advice, our team is always happy to help. Wishing our brave patient a smooth and speedy recovery! 🌿✨

Address

157B Ashley Road, Station Master's House
Altrincham
WA142UZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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+441619411584

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