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Vets for Pets Whitfield, Dover Proudly run and owned by people who live right here in our community. Dedicated to delivering contextualised care. Real individual attention. Open 7 days a week!

Blending scientific evidence with the unique needs of every patient and caregiver. 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!

🎉🐾 A HUGE congratulations to our amazing Keeley! 🐾🎉We are so incredibly proud of Keeley for passing her Level 2 Diploma ...
21/08/2026

🎉🐾 A HUGE congratulations to our amazing Keeley! 🐾🎉

We are so incredibly proud of Keeley for passing her Level 2 Diploma in Veterinary Care Assistants! 💚

She has worked so hard throughout her course, and it has been amazing to watch her grow in confidence, knowledge and skills. Seeing her blossom into the fantastic Veterinary Care Assistant she is today has been such a pleasure!

This is only the beginning! In September, Keeley will be heading off to college to start her journey towards becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse. 🩺🐾

We have no doubt that she will be absolutely brilliant, and we can’t wait to see where this next adventure takes her!

Congratulations, Keeley — you should be so proud of yourself! 🎓💚 Wishing you the very best of luck for the next chapter. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🐾✨

📸🐾 Happy World Photography Day! 🐾📸From adorable faces to unforgettable moments, we love seeing captured moments from our...
19/08/2026

📸🐾 Happy World Photography Day! 🐾📸

From adorable faces to unforgettable moments, we love seeing captured moments from our patients! They honestly make our day! Please show us some of your best shots!🥰🐶🐱

The gorgeous images below were taken by our amazing Veterinary Care Assistant, Keeley — we think she has quite the eye for photography! 📷✨

17/08/2026

🖤Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🖤

Today we’re celebrating all the gorgeous, mysterious and totally lovable black cats! ✨🖤

We want to see them! 😻📸 Share a photo of your beautiful black cat in the comments below and show them some appreciation! 🐾

15/08/2026

🐾🔍 National Check the Microchip Day! 🔍🐾

Is your pet’s microchip information up to date? A quick check could make all the difference if they ever go missing!💚

Take a minute today to check those details are correct — happy, safe pets start with being reunited! 🐶🐱

💚🦎!Happy World Lizard Day!🦎💚Celebrating our scaly, spectacular friends today — because every lizard deserves great care,...
14/08/2026

💚🦎!Happy World Lizard Day!🦎💚

Celebrating our scaly, spectacular friends today — because every lizard deserves great care, from nose to tail! 🦎✨

We'd like to introduce you to Letty ❤️Letty is an 8-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who came to see us after becomin...
01/08/2026

We'd like to introduce you to Letty ❤️

Letty is an 8-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who came to see us after becoming unwell a few days after finishing her season. She had gone off her food, had been vomiting and had diarrhoea, and her tummy had become very swollen.

Although she had no discharge and her temperature was normal, our examination and tests confirmed she had a closed pyometra.

A pyometra is a serious infection of the uterus that affects unspayed female dogs, usually a few weeks after a season. In a closed pyometra, the cervix stays closed, so the infected fluid cannot drain out. This means there may be no vaginal discharge, making it harder to spot, while the uterus continues to fill with infection. Without emergency treatment, it can quickly become life-threatening.

Signs of pyometra can include:
🐾 Not eating
🐾 Lethargy
🐾 Vomiting or diarrhoea
🐾 Drinking more than usual
🐾 A swollen or painful tummy
🐾 Vaginal discharge (not always present)

Letty underwent emergency surgery to remove her infected uterus and ovaries. She did brilliantly through her operation and is now recovering💚

Pyometra is a true veterinary emergency, so if your unspayed dog becomes unwell after a season, please don't wait to seek veterinary advice.
We wish Letty a smooth and speedy recovery! 🐶

Watch Storm be the best patient while her FreeStyle Libre is applied! All she requires is cuddles and pets throughout. A...
30/07/2026

Watch Storm be the best patient while her FreeStyle Libre is applied! All she requires is cuddles and pets throughout. Applying a FreeStyle Libre to a canine patient can be a game changer for diabetes management💚

Unlike occasional blood glucose checks, a FreeStyle Libre continuously monitors glucose levels throughout the day and night, providing a much clearer picture of how a dog's blood sugar responds to insulin, meals, exercise and daily life.

Why is this so important?
🐾 It helps identify dangerous highs and lows that may be missed with spot checks.
🐾 It allows veterinarians to make more informed insulin adjustments.
🐾 It reduces the need for repeated blood sampling, making monitoring less stressful for both dogs and their owners.
🐾 It provides valuable data that can improve diabetic control, helping dogs feel better and enjoy a better quality of life.

Correct placement and secure attachment are essential to ensure the sensor stays in place and provides accurate readings. With the right technique and patient selection, continuous glucose monitoring can transform how we manage diabetes 📝

🐾💙 Happy International Friendship Day! 💙🐾Today, we're celebrating the friends who are always there for us—especially the...
30/07/2026

🐾💙 Happy International Friendship Day! 💙🐾
Today, we're celebrating the friends who are always there for us—especially the ones with four paws!

Our pets are so much more than animals. They're our walking companions, our biggest cheerleaders after a long day, our comfort during difficult times, and the first to greet us with unconditional love. They never judge, they always listen, and somehow they always know when we need a cuddle.

Whether it's a wagging tail waiting at the door, a gentle purr on your lap, or a playful nudge to make you smile, our furry friends remind us every day what true friendship looks like.

This International Friendship Day, we'd love to see your best friend! Share a photo of your pet in the comments and tell us what makes them so special. 🐶🐱❤️

Warning: Extreme cuteness ahead! 🐷🩷This precious little piglet stole our hearts, Wrapped up in a cosy blanket and rockin...
28/07/2026

Warning: Extreme cuteness ahead! 🐷🩷

This precious little piglet stole our hearts, Wrapped up in a cosy blanket and rocking the cutest pink bow. We wish this little one a happy and healthy future!🌸🐾

One said, 'Get my good side.'🕺🏻The other said, 'Delete that immediately.' 🫣Apparently we are not up to date with the fla...
16/07/2026

One said, 'Get my good side.'🕺🏻The other said, 'Delete that immediately.' 🫣
Apparently we are not up to date with the flat cap trend but we are loving every second of it!💚

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
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.”

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
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."

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six...
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."

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 – ki...
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."

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly ...
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."

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
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

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last ...
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."

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiothera...
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.”

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.S...
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."

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
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, White Cliffs Retail Park
Dover
CT163PS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441304873420

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