Elm House Veterinary Centre

04/09/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day! 🦊🦔🐦

While our daily focus is keeping your beloved pets happy and healthy, today we are celebrating the incredible wild neighbours we share our environment with here in Chelmsford. Wildlife plays a vital role in our local ecosystem, but urban living can sometimes be tough on them. Here are three simple ways you can help our local wild friends from your own back garden:

🌳 Create wild spaces: Leave a small patch of your lawn unmown or build a log pile. This creates a perfect habitat for insects, which feed birds and hedgehogs.
💦 Provide fresh water: Leave a shallow dish of fresh water out, especially during hot or freezing weather. Put a few pebbles inside so small animals and tired bees can climb out safely.
🐶 Check before you clear: Always check long grass, compost heaps, and bushes for hidden wildlife (like nesting birds or sleeping hedgehogs) before mowing or strimming.
⚠️ What should you do if you find an injured wild animal? If you find a wild animal that appears hurt, sick, or orphaned, please contact a specialist rescue or wildlife charity immediately. They have the specialist facilities needed for rehabilitation.

If you need advice or are unsure who to call, give our team and we will point you in the right direction!

👇 Let’s celebrate nature! Share a photo of the best wildlife visitor you've spotted in your garden recently in the comments below! 📸👇

08/08/2026

🐱 Happy World Cat Day! 🐱

Today we celebrate the pets who:
😹 Knock things off shelves just because.
😹 Demand food… despite a full bowl.
😹 Pretend they've never met you after boarding.
😹 Somehow shed enough fur to knit another cat.
😹 Rule the household with a single look.

We wouldn't have them any other way. ❤️

Drop a photo of your feline friend in the comments! 👇

24/07/2026

🌟 Meet the Team – Welcome Molly! 🐾

We're delighted to welcome Molly to the Elm Vets team as one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses! 💙

Molly has a real passion for patient care and is dedicated to making every visit as stress-free and comfortable as possible for both our patients and their owners. Whether she's helping during procedures, monitoring anaesthetics, running nurse clinics, or giving plenty of cuddles and reassurance, she's always happy to lend a helping hand.

We're sure you'll soon get to know her friendly face around the practice!

20/07/2026

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/life-with-your-dog/seasonal/hot-weather

Keep your dog happy and healthy in warm weather with our advice for safe fun in the sun.

17/07/2026

It's officially Grass Seed Season... which means it's time for one of our (slightly bizarre!) annual competitions!

The challenge? Which vet can retrieve the most grass seeds this summer! 😅🐶👃🐾👂

Grass seeds may be tiny, but they can cause some big problems if they become lodged in ears, paws, noses, eyes or under the skin. If your pet has suddenly started shaking their head, licking a paw, sneezing repeatedly or seems uncomfortable after a walk through long grass, it's worth getting them checked sooner rather than later.

Who do you think will be crowned this year's Grass Seed Champion? 🥇🌱

(Our patients are, of course, the real winners—we're just adding a little friendly competition to grass seed season! 😉)

16/07/2026

🚨 Mischievous Miso 🐶💙

After vomiting some soft plastic at home, Miso came in to see us. X-rays revealed there was even more plastic still sitting in his stomach, so the safest option was to perform a gastrotomy to remove it.

Poor Miso had only been in just over a week ago for his castration... and it turns out the culprit was his inflatable buster collar, which he decided looked like a tasty snack! 🤦‍♀️🐶

Thankfully, the surgery went well and Miso is now on the road to recovery. Wishing this cheeky boy a speedy recovery—and hoping he sticks to dog food from now on! ❤️🐾

09/07/2026

☀️ Warm weather reminder! 🐾

Help keep your pets safe in the heat by providing plenty of fresh water, avoiding walks during the hottest part of the day, checking pavements before heading out, and never leaving pets in a parked car.

If you're worried your pet may be suffering from the heat, contact your vet straight away.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! 💛🐶🐱

Share our warm weather advice with all your dog owner friends to help keep all the pooches safe and cool during the heatwave 🐶☀️

[Image description:
An infographic sharing our warm weather advice. It includes walking your dog when it's cooler, ensuring your dog has plenty of water and shade, doing the tarmac test and taking extra care for those flat faces, overweight and unwell older dogs.]

26/06/2026

It’s Day 5 of Rabbit Awareness Week: Feeding Bunnies Better!🥬🐰

A rabbit that stops eating is often a rabbit that needs urgent veterinary attention. Changes in appetite can be an early sign of dental problems, stress, illness or gut stasis — which can quickly become serious.

Keep an eye on eating habits, droppings and behaviour, and always contact your vet if something feels wrong. Healthy rabbits start with prevention, proper nutrition and regular care.

Download your FREE RAW 2026 pack today to learn more!

25/06/2026

It’s Day 4 of Rabbit Awareness Week: Feeding Bunnies Better! 🥬🐰

Rabbits love to forage, dig, chew and explore, and food can be a great way to encourage these natural behaviours. Try scattering nuggets through hay, hiding treats in enrichment toys or offering safe forage to keep mealtimes fun and stimulating.

Feeding shouldn’t just fill tummies, it should keep rabbits mentally and physically active too.

Download your FREE RAW 2026 pack today to learn more!

24/06/2026

🐱🌍 Happy Cat World Domination Day! 🌍🐱

Today, we acknowledge what cat owners have known all along... the takeover is already complete.

The evidence is undeniable:
✔️ They demand meals on a strict schedule.
✔️ They claim the warmest seat in the house.
✔️ They supervise every Zoom call.
✔️ They wake us at 4am because?!

And somehow, despite being ruled by tiny furry dictators, we wouldn't have it any other way. ❤️

As veterinary professionals, we're privileged to serve these magnificent masterminds and their loyal human staff every day.

So, tell us...

🐾 What is the most demanding thing your cat insists upon?
🐾 What strange rule has your feline introduced in your household?
🐾 Or simply share a photo of your cat so we can admire the face behind the empire!

Let's celebrate our feline rulers by filling the comments with photos and stories of the cats who truly run the show. 👑🐱