Animal Ark Veterinary Centre

16/10/2026

🐾💚 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PATIENT OF THE WEEK! 💚🐾

Everyone, please join us in congratulating Flo! 🥳🐱

At just 5 months old, this gorgeous little grey tabby has completely stolen our hearts! 😻💚

Flo has been such a sweet little patient and we’re so proud to have her as our Patient of the Week! 🌟

Give Flo some love in the comments and help us celebrate our little superstar! 🥰🐾

Congratulations, Flo! 💚🎉
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15/10/2026

🐾💙 MEET VIP MEMBER BEAN! 💙🐾

Just look at this handsome boy! 😍 Bean is a 1 year and 3 month old Black Scottish Fold who recently popped in for his annual vaccinations, flea and worming treatments — all included as part of his VIP Health Plan! ✨

Being a VIP member certainly has its perks! 🥰

With our VIP Health Plan, Bean and his family can enjoy fantastic benefits including:

🪱 Year-round flea & worming treatment
💉 Annual vaccinations
🐾 Microchipping included
💙 10% off all services across all DNA sites
🥣 30% off Hill’s & Royal Canin food
🏠 Convenient home delivery
✨ Plus lots more!

And there’s even more reason to join… 🎉

🏠💙 CURRENT VIP PROMOTION 💙🏠

New members over 9 months old can receive 6 MONTHS OF HOME DELIVERY FREE when they join our VIP Health Plan! 🎁

Whether you have a young kitten or a more mature furry friend, our VIP Health Plan can make keeping them happy, healthy and protected that little bit easier. 🐱🐶💙

A huge well done to Bean — you were an absolute superstar! ⭐️🐾

14/10/2026

How cute do Prince, Gandalf, Gigi, Blade and Moinabibi look in their fancy collars? 🥹🐾💕

The gang recently visited us for their 3-day post-op check, and we were so pleased to see how well they’re doing! 🩺✨

They’re all taking some well-deserved time to recover from surgery, and we can’t wait to see them back once they’re fully recovered and ready to get back to their usual adventures.

One thing’s for sure… they really know how to style it out! 😻💅🐾

Wishing you all a smooth recovery, gorgeous gang! ❤️‍🩹✨

13/10/2026

🐾 Meet Aeryn! 🐾

This handsome little man is Aeryn, a 13-year-and-6-month-old German Shepherd x Border Collie… or so we thought! 😍

Aeryn’s owners have previously had him DNA tested, and his results revealed a wonderfully interesting mix!

🧬 Herding breeds
• 54% German Shepherd
• 23% Border Collie
• 2% Collie
• 1% Shiloh Shepherd
• 1% Great Pyrenees
• 1% McNab
• 1% Miniature American Shepherd

🐶 Terrier breeds
• 2% Wire Fox Terrier
• 2% Yorkshire Terrier
• 2% Parson Russell Terrier
• 2% Lakeland Terrier
• 2% Smooth Fox Terrier
• 1% Chihuahua
• 1% Russell Terrier

That certainly makes Aeryn one very interesting mix! 🧬🐕❤️

Aeryn recently came to see us for his Annual Health Check, including his vaccinations, flea and worming treatments. During his routine examination, we also identified some periodontal disease. 🦷

Aeryn will be coming back to see us soon for some dental treatment to help keep his teeth and gums healthy.

He was seen by Dr Maria and was an absolute star patient! ⭐🐾

Regular health checks are an important part of keeping our pets happy and healthy, particularly as they get older. And don’t forget — dental health is just as important for our pets as it is for us! 🦷❤️

📞 If your pet is due their annual health check, or you have concerns about their dental care, please contact us on 020 8599 8544 to arrange an appointment.

12/10/2026

🐾💚 Meet Skyla! 💚🐾

Our beautiful 11-year-old Shih Tzu Cross, Skyla, was recently seen by Dr Luis for an orthopaedic assessment and underwent a TPLO – Lateral Suture procedure to help treat her knee injury.

Skyla is the sweetest, gentlest lady and was more than happy to enjoy plenty of cuddles before and after her surgery — much to the delight of our nurses! 🥰🐶

🦴 What is a TPLO – Lateral Suture?

When a dog damages the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in their knee, the joint can become unstable, painful and difficult to use normally.

There are several surgical techniques that can be used to stabilise the knee. TPLO (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy) involves carefully changing the angle of the top of the tibia (shin bone) so that the knee becomes stable during weight-bearing, even though the damaged ligament is no longer functioning.

A lateral suture technique is another method of stabilising the knee. A strong surgical suture is placed outside the joint to help replicate the function of the damaged ligament and reduce abnormal movement.

The most appropriate surgical approach depends on several factors, including the individual patient, their size, activity level, knee stability and the surgeon’s assessment.

Recovery is an important part of the process, and careful post-operative management, controlled exercise and rehabilitation are essential to give the knee the best opportunity to heal and regain strength. 🐾

We’re so pleased with how lovely Skyla was throughout her procedure and we look forward to seeing this gorgeous girl back with us as she continues her recovery. 💚

If your pet is showing signs of lameness, stiffness, difficulty getting up, or reluctance to exercise, an orthopaedic examination can help determine what may be causing the problem.

📞 To book a consultation with Dr Luis for an orthopaedic examination, please contact us on 020 8599 8544.

Get well soon, beautiful Skyla! 🐶💚🐾

11/10/2026

09/10/2026

🐾💙 It’s Vet Nurse Day! 💙🐾

Today we’re celebrating the incredible veterinary nurses who help care for your pets every single day! 🩺🐶🐱

But what exactly does a vet nurse do? 🤔

It’s SO much more than cuddles (although there are plenty of those! 🥰).

Our vet nurses can be involved in:

🩺 Monitoring anaesthetics and keeping your pets safe during surgery
💉 Giving medications, injections and treatments
🩹 Caring for wounds and helping pets recover
🧪 Running laboratory tests and analysing samples
🐾 Supporting patients in hospital and making sure they’re comfortable
🥕 Giving advice on nutrition, weight and preventative healthcare
🦷 Helping with dental care
❤️ Providing lots of reassurance to nervous pets (and their worried humans!)
📚 Educating owners so they feel confident caring for their pets at home
🚑 Caring for emergencies and critically ill patients
🐕🐈 And, of course… providing an endless supply of love, patience and treats!

Behind every veterinary team is a nurse doing a huge amount of work to keep your pets happy, healthy and safe. 💙

So today, we want to hear from YOU! 👇

💬 What is your pet’s favourite thing about their vet nurse?
Is it the treats? The cuddles? The fuss? Or perhaps they just love seeing their favourite human! 😂

🐾 Tell us in the comments and help us celebrate our amazing vet nurses!

And if you see one of our nurses today, don’t forget to say THANK YOU! 💙

09/10/2026

🐾🌿 PATIENT OF THE WEEK! 🌿🐾

A huge congratulations to Max, our gorgeous 7-year-old Maine C**n cross, who has earned our Patient of the Week title! 🖤👑

With those beautiful green eyes, magnificent fluff and plenty of personality, Max has certainly made an impression on us! 😻

We’re celebrating Max this week and would love for you to join us! 🎉

💚 Show Max some love in the comments
🐾 Leave him a little congratulations
📸 And if you’ve met Max, tell us what you love most about him!

Let’s give this handsome boy the big congratulations he deserves! 🥳🐈‍⬛

Congratulations, Max! 🏆💚
Our Patient of the Week! ⭐

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08/10/2026

🐾 TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! 🐾

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in a veterinary practice! 🩺 From routine checks to advanced monitoring, we use a wide range of equipment every day to help us care for your furry family members.

We thought it would be fun to share some of the equipment we use regularly — some you may have seen before, and some might be completely new to you!

🔎 This time, we’re taking a closer look at our blood pressure monitor.

Blood pressure monitoring is an important part of veterinary care and can help us assess your pet’s health, monitor them during anaesthesia and surgery, and keep a close eye on patients who need extra monitoring.

Have you seen one of these in action before? 🐶🐱

Keep an eye out for more “Take a Closer Look” posts as we show you a little more of what happens behind the scenes at Animal Ark Veterinary Centre. 💚