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Vets for Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice

Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

13/10/2026

❗ Important Notice – New Practice Management System ❗

Today, we are transitioning to a new practice management system and will be available for emergencies only.

Please bear with us during this time, as some services may take slightly longer than usual while our team adjusts to the new system.

If you require any assistance or have any questions, please contact us on 01253 685100.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Kind regards,
The Blackpool Squires Gate Vets for Pets Team 🐾

12/10/2026

SAD POST WARNING

🌈 Cat Found 🌈

Young Adult, Female, White & Tortoiseshell Distinguishing Features; Tortoiseshell tail & tortie patch on head.

Found deceased near St Annes Road this morning (between Longdiss & Chewsbury Rd) Not Microchipped.

If you think this matches the description of your cat please contact us at Squires Gate Vets for Pets on 01253 685 100

12/10/2026

⚠️ Important Client Information ⚠️

We would like to make all of our clients aware that we will be closing earlier than usual today at 5:00pm to accommodate the start of our new practice management system changeover.

We will, however, remain available for emergencies only. Please be aware that during this time we will be unable to process payments while our systems are being updated.

If you require any information or advice, please contact us on 01253 685100.

Please also remember that our out-of-hours emergency provider, Vets Now Preston, is open from 7:00pm should you require emergency veterinary assistance.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this important transition.

🐾The Blackpool Squires Gate Vets for Pets Team🐾

08/10/2026

🚨 Important Notice - New Practice Management System Launch 🚨

We’re excited to let you know that our practice will soon be moving to a new Practice Management System (PMS) to help us continue improving the service we provide to you and your pets.
During the migration period, there may be some temporary disruption to our normal services.

To help ensure your pet's treatment is not interrupted, we kindly ask clients who require repeat medications, prescription diets, or flea and worming treatments to place their orders as early as possible.

Emergency and urgent care will remain available throughout the transition. However, appointment availability may be more limited than usual while our team completes the switchover to the new system.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this important improvement. Our team will be working hard to minimise disruption and continue providing the best possible care for your pets.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the practice.

Thank you for your support,
The Team at Blackpool Squires Gate Vets4Pets 🐾

07/10/2026

This is Tom, he has been missing a few days now. If you recognise him or know where he is, then please give us a call on 01253 685100 so we can contact his owner. He is neutered and microchipped. Please share him far and wide!

29/09/2026

✨ Limited Time Offer – Laparoscopic Spay Surgery ✨

Give your dog the benefits of a minimally invasive spay procedure with smaller incisions, less discomfort, and a faster recovery.

🐾 25% OFF until 31st December 2026

💷 Was £599
💚 Now only £449.25

Suitable for dogs weighing 8kg or more.
If you're considering neutering your dog and would like to find out more about the benefits of laparoscopic spays, our team would be happy to help.

📞 Call us on 01253 685100 to book or learn more.

26/08/2026

August Bank Holiday Medication/Food ordering

Please can all orders for prescriptions, food and flea and worming treatment are placed with us before 6pm today to be ready for collection Friday/Saturday.

Any orders placed after 5pm today will be ready to collect Wednesday 2nd of September after 5pm.

Thank you and have a great Bank Holiday 🏝

20/08/2026

Update- Owner Found

Female Rex Rabbit found in Blackpool on Walkers Hill, near Highfield Rd, has a British Rabbit Council Ring on leg.

Pets at Home at Squires Gate have taken this little one in. If you think this rabbit is yours please contact the pets at home store on 0345 606 0720.

Please share

23/06/2026

☀️ Heatstroke in Dogs: Know the Signs, Act Fast 🐶

Hot weather can become dangerous for dogs in minutes. Unlike us, dogs can’t cool themselves efficiently, and heatstroke can turn life-threatening fast.

⚠️ Watch for these signs:
• Heavy panting or struggling to breathe
• Excessive drooling
• Bright red or pale gums
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Weakness, confusion, or collapse
• Seizures

🚫 Never leave your dog in a parked car — even for a few minutes. Temperatures rise fast.

💧 How to prevent heatstroke:
✅ Always provide fresh water
✅ Walk early morning or late evening
✅ Avoid hot pavement (if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for paws)
✅ Make sure they have shade and airflow
✅ Skip intense exercise on hot days

🆘 If you suspect heatstroke:
Move them to a cool area immediately, offer small amounts of water, use cool (not ice-cold) water on their body, and contact us straight away on 01253 685100.

A little awareness can save a life. Share this to help keep dogs safe this summer. 🐾

22/06/2026

🌡️ Hot weather reminder 🌡️

With temperatures rising this week, your pet’s safety is our priority. If you have a routine appointment booked and would prefer to rearrange, we’re more than happy to help.

⚠️ For brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs and French Bulldogs, we strongly advise avoiding visits unless it is an emergency, as they are at much higher risk in the heat.

Please remember:
💧 Fresh water at all times
🚫 Never leave pets in cars
🐾 Avoid exercise during the hottest parts of the day
🌡️ Check the ground temperature before walks — if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws

If you think your dog may be overheating, contact us urgently on 01253 685100.

Stay safe and keep your pets cool 🐶💚

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."

Address

Inside Pets At Home, Blackpool Retail Park, Squires Gate Lane
Blackpool
FY42QY

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+441253685100

Website

https://www.vets4pets.com/practices/vets-in-blackpool/vets-for-pets-blackpool-squires-gate/?y_source=1_MjkyNTE3NDYtNTU5L

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