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Haven Vets

At Haven our highly trained and experienced staff strive to provide the best medical, surgical, and

03/09/2026

September is here and with the change of season comes a few things to keep an eye on with our pets. 🍁🍂

Autumn checklist:

🌃 Keep dogs visible on darker walks with reflective or light-up accessories.

🐾 Check paws after walks for small cuts, grass seeds or anything caught between the toes.

🪳Keep flea and tick protection up to date – these little pests don’t disappear just because summer is ending!

🦴 If your pet has stiff or achy joints, you may notice them becoming a little more uncomfortable as the weather changes. If you spot a change in their movement or behaviour, please get in touch with our team.

And, of course, September still brings plenty of opportunities for adventures!

What has your pet been up to this week? Share a photo in the comments – we’d love to see them! 📸🩵

01/09/2026

Good luck on your travels, Evie! ✈️🌍

Last Friday we said a very sad goodbye to our lovely vet, Evie, as she heads off on an exciting new adventure travelling the world!

Evie has been a much-loved member of the Haven team and will be greatly missed by all of us, as well as by so many of our regular clients and patients.

Thank you, Evie, for everything you’ve brought to the team and for all the care you’ve given to our patients along the way.

We hope you have the most amazing time travelling, making lots of wonderful memories and enjoying every minute of your adventure!

We will miss you! 💙

28/08/2026

👁️ Can you spot the ulcer? 🐱

This striking green glow is a fluorescein stain, a dye we use to help diagnose corneal ulcers.

A corneal ulcer is a scratch or wound on the clear surface of the eye. They can be caused by trauma, foreign material, infections or other eye problems.

When fluorescein dye is applied to the eye, it sticks to areas where the cornea has been damaged. Under a blue light, the ulcer lights up bright green, just like you can see in this photo. 💚

Signs of an eye ulcer can include:

* 👁️ Squinting or keeping the eye closed
* 💧 Excessive watering or discharge
* 🔴 Redness
* 🐾 Rubbing or pawing at the eye
* ☁️ A cloudy or unusual-looking eye

Eye problems can deteriorate quickly, so a sore or closed eye should always be checked promptly. With the right diagnosis and treatment, many uncomplicated ulcers heal very well.

📸 Our star patient here is Olive, a 3 year old cat who presented with a swollen eye. Olive has been started on eye drops and pain relief for the treatment of her ulcer.

26/08/2026

Double trouble! 🐾💕

Meet gorgeous Tilly & Sid, 15-week-old partners in crime who came to see us for their second vaccinations and microchips. 💉

They were such brave little superstars. 🌟

Twice the whiskers, twice the mischief and definitely twice the cuteness. 🐱🐱

20/08/2026

Did you know we offer dental X-rays in practice! 🦷🐾

Dental x-rays help us provide an even more thorough assessment of your pet’s dental health.

A large part of each tooth sits below the gum line, where problems aren’t always visible during a routine examination. Dental X-rays allow our veterinary team to see what’s happening beneath the surface and can help identify issues such as damaged tooth roots, hidden disease and other dental problems.

This means more accurate diagnoses and better-informed treatment decisions for our patients.

If you have any questions about your pet’s teeth or dental care, please speak to a member of our team.

🐶🐱 Healthy teeth, happier pets!

18/08/2026

A huge congratulations to our wonderful nurse, Shannon! 🦎🐢🐁🐇

We’re incredibly proud to share that Shannon has successfully completed her Advanced Programme in Veterinary Nursing of Reptiles, Amphibians and Small Mammals! 🎓👏

This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of all the hard work, dedication and passion Shannon puts into caring for our more unusual and smaller patients. 💙

Please join us in congratulating Shannon on this brilliant accomplishment — we’re very lucky to have her as part of the Haven Vets team! 🥰

Well done, Shannon! 🌟

13/08/2026

Puppy Visit 🐾💙

Meet Frankie-Frisbie, an adorable 13-week-old Pug, who came in for his second vaccinations! 💉🐶

Frankie was a little star during his vaccination visit and certainly didn’t mind posing for a few photos while he was here 📸.

12/08/2026

💙 A little bundle of blue-eyed perfection! 💙

This gorgeous 13-week-old Ragdoll called Reggie came to visit us yesterday for his second vaccination and we couldn’t resist sharing his adorable face! 😻

Those beautiful blue eyes and fluffy little paws certainly made our day. He was such a sweet boy and did brilliantly for his vaccine. 💉✨

11/08/2026

🚨🌿 GRASS SEEDS ARE EVERYWHERE! 🌿🚨

🐾 TIP TUESDAY: CHECK THOSE PAWS!

We’re seeing LOADS of grass-seed cases at the practice this week, so this is your reminder to check your pet after every walk.

Grass seeds can become lodged between the digits (toes) causing pain, swelling and infection.

🔎 After walks, check:
🐾 Between the digits
🐾 Around the paw pads
🐾 Around the nails
🐾 For any redness, swelling or soreness

⚠️ Licking or chewing their paws? Limping? Swollen or sore paw? Don’t ignore it — your pet could have a grass seed.

💚 A 30-second paw check could save your pet a lot of pain.

Check those paws after every walk. 🌿🐾

10/08/2026

Meet today’s nursing team behind the Scenes! 👩🏼‍⚕️🩺

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on the amazing nursing team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our patients happy, comfortable and well cared for!

Our veterinary nurses play such a vital role in every aspect of patient care — from monitoring anaesthetics and preparing for procedures, to caring for our hospitalised patients, taking blood samples and so much more.

We’re incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated, compassionate and hardworking team who go above and beyond for our patients every single day.

Today’s team included 6 qualified veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses and 1 veterinary care assistant — what a team! 🙌🏼

A huge thank you to our wonderful nursing team for everything you do! 🩵

Address

35 Holland Road
Clacton-on-Sea
CO156EH

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.havenvets.co.uk/

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