Vets for Pets Glasgow Forge

17/10/2026

📞 Telephone Line Issues 📞

We are currently experiencing occasional issues with our phone lines, which may go on and off throughout the day.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work through the issue. If you are unable to get through, please try calling us again a little later.

Thank you for your understanding! 🐾❤️

— The Team 🐶🐱

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

🧡🐾 After 8 very special years, it’s time for Nicole to begin her own new chapter!🐾
It’s hard to put into words what you’ve meant to our Glasgow Forge Vets for Pets family!

Over the years, the team have watched you grow, build your confidence and become the incredible nurse you are today🫶
You’ve been so much more than a colleague you’ve been a friend, a support and a rock for so many of us, through the good days and the challenging ones. 🧡

We couldn’t be prouder of you to take the next step as Head Nurse within Vets for Pets Paisley.

We know you’ll be amazing and flourish in this new chapter!🧡🐾

All our love, always,

Glasgow Forge family💚🧡

12/10/2026

Age is just a number Tali!🐾🚲

Our lovely Tali is an older girl, but she's still active, spritely and enjoying her weekend bike rides! 🐶❤️

As our pets get older, regular health checks and blood tests become especially important. Our Complete Care Plan helps cover the cost of routine care, making it easier to keep your senior pets happy and healthy in their golden years. 🩺🐾

📩 Speak to our team to find out more! 💚

06/10/2026

🐾 Please join us in welcoming Jordynn to the team! 💚
We're delighted to introduce Jordynn, our new Client Care Advisor! 🎉
Jordynn will be joining our client care team and helping make sure both our clients and their pets receive a warm, friendly welcome whenever they visit us. 🐶🐱
We're so excited to have her as part of the team and can't wait for you all to meet her!
Welcome to the team, Jordynn! 💚🐾
Why not say hello if you see her around the practice? 👋😊

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Hi, my name is Jordynn and I am the new Lead Client Care Advisor and I’m really excited to be joining the Vets4Pets team!

This is my first role in a veterinary but I have worked in healthcare for the past 10 years by gaining experience in private healthcare and a GP surgery, as caring and helping others is a strong passion of mine.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my friends and family and I also horse ride and have been riding for the past 20 years.

At home, I have a cat named Sox who weighs in at a rather impressive 20 pounds — although I prefer to say he’s just big-boned!

I’m really looking forward to starting my new role, getting to know everyone and welcoming you and your pets to the practice. Can’t wait to meet you all!"

01/10/2026

🐾💙 Happy Veterinary Reception Appreciation Day! 💙🐾

Today we’re celebrating the amazing people behind the reception desk! 🥰

Our reception team are often the first friendly face you see when you visit us, and they do so much more than answer the phones and book appointments. 📞🐶🐱

From helping worried owners, answering your questions, organising appointments, keeping everything running smoothly and giving plenty of cuddles along the way — they truly are the heart of our practice! ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to our fantastic reception team for everything you do, every single day. We couldn’t do it without you! 🐾💐

Show our receptionists some love in the comments below! 💕👇

22/09/2026

🍂 Autumn is here – is your pet ready?

As the days get shorter and cooler, there are a few little things to keep in mind for your pets:

🐾 Fleas & ticks – parasites can still be active in autumn, so keep up with your pet’s preventative treatments.

🌧️ Wet weather – dry your dog after muddy or rainy walks, especially around their paws and ears.

🌙 Dark evenings – consider reflective collars, harnesses or lights to help keep dogs visible on walks.

🍄 Fungi & conkers – autumn brings plenty of interesting things for curious pets to investigate, but some can be harmful if eaten.

🐶 Older pets – cooler weather can make stiff joints more noticeable, so keep an eye out for changes in mobility or behaviour.

If you’re unsure whether your pet’s preventative care is up to date, give us a call and our team will be happy to help. 💚

03/09/2026

🍂 Autumn is here! Time for a seasonal pet-care check 🍁🐾

As the weather gets cooler and the evenings get darker, there are a few simple things pet owners can do to help keep their furry friends happy and healthy:

🐶 Watch out for seasonal hazards — conkers, acorns, mushrooms and antifreeze can all be dangerous to pets.

🦔 Keep up with parasite protection — fleas and ticks can still be active during autumn.

🌧️ Think about the weather — wet and muddy walks can mean sore paws and skin irritation, so give your pet a good clean and dry afterwards.

🎃 Be Halloween-ready — keep sweets, chocolate and decorations safely out of reach.

And remember, if you notice anything unusual about your pet’s behaviour, appetite, skin or general health, our team is here to help. ❤️

📞 Get in touch with the practice if you have any concerns.

26/08/2026

💊🐾 **Bank Holiday Medication Reminder** 🐾💊

With the Bank Holiday coming up on **Monday 31st August**, please remember that we **will not receive a pharmacy delivery on Monday**.

If your pet is going to need any medication, please check your supplies and order in plenty of time. 💚

📅 Need medication before the Bank Holiday?
Please place your order by Thursday 27th for delivery to the practice on Friday 28th.

Any medication ordered after this may not arrive until our next pharmacy delivery on Tuesday 1st September.

We recommend having a quick check of your pet’s medication now to make sure you have enough to see you through the Bank Holiday weekend.

Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly! 🐶🐱💚

18/07/2026

🐱💕 Meet Vinnie! 💕

Vinnie was in with us for an ovariohysterectomy (spay), and she was an absolute superstar from start to finish! 🌟

Spaying is a routine procedure that offers many health benefits including preventing unwanted litters. Spaying offers significant health benefits, such as eliminating the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers and preventing a life-threatening uterine infection known as pyometra. The procedure is most commonly performed at around 4 months of age.

We wish you a speedy recovery, Vinnie! Thank you to your lovely family for trusting us with your care. 🐾

If your cat is due to be spayed or you’d like to learn more about the procedure, feel free to get in touch with our team—we’re always happy to help!

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."