Vets for Pets Grimsby

23/10/2026

🐶 Patient of the Week: Meet Daphne! 🐾

We have an extra special Patient of the Week to share with you all!

Meet adorable 2-year-old Daphne, a Parson Jack Russell who paid us a visit today. Daphne came in to see us for an a**l gland flush after experiencing a bit of discomfort recently.

Even though coming to the vet for a treatment isn't usually on a pup’s favorite list, Daphne was absolute perfection! She was the sweetest girl ever and kept everyone smiling with non-stop tail wags. Naturally, our team gave her tons of cuddles and love in return! 💕

💡 Vet Health Corner: What Are A**l Glands?
A**l glands are two small sacs located on either side of a dog's bottom (at roughly the 4 and 8 o'clock positions). They produce a strongly scented fluid that acts as a natural "scent signature" when dogs greet each other or mark territory.

Normally, these sacs empty automatically when a dog passes a firm stool. However, if they get blocked, inflamed, or infected, your pup may need a little help from us!

🚨 Signs Your Dog Might Have A**l Gland Issues:
Scooting:
Dragging their bottom along the carpet or ground

Licking or Biting: Excessive focus on their tail or rear end

Discomfort: Whining, struggling to sit, or tail-tucking

Unusual Odor: A strong, fishy smell

If left untreated, impacted glands can lead to painful abscesses or infections. A gentle expression or flushing (just like sweet Daphne had today) can bring fast relief and keep your pet comfortable!

Sending big hugs and healthy wishes to this brave little girl!🦴✨

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21/10/2026

🎃 Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Halloween! 🐾👻

Halloween is full of tricks, treats, and fun, but it can also present a few hidden hazards for our pets. As you get ready for the spooky festivities, keep these quick safety tips in mind to ensure your four-legged family members stay safe and happy!

🍫 1. Hide the Sweets & Chocolate
Chocolate, raisins, and sugar-free sweets containing Xylitol are toxic to pets. Keep all trick-or-treat buckets, wrapper piles, and snack bowls high up and well out of paw’s reach!

🎃 2. Watch out for Decorations & Glow Sticks
Fake spider webs, plastic creepy-crawlies and small decorations can cause dangerous intestinal blockages if chewed or swallowed. Glow sticks and glow necklaces are also enticing toys, but the liquid inside can cause intense mouth irritation and upset stomachs.

🕯️ 3. Ditch the Open Flames
Jack-o'-lanterns lit with real candles are easy for a tail to knock over or a curious nose to get burned by. Switch to battery-operated LED tea lights for a stress-free glow!

🚪 4. Mind the Doorbell & Open Doors
With trick-or-treaters coming and going, pets can easily slip out the front door.

Keep pets secure in a quiet, cosy room with their favourite blanket or music playing to mask the noise.

Double-check that their ID tags and microchip details are up to date, just in case!

🧡 Enjoy a safe, spooktacular, and happy Halloween with your pets! 🎃🐾

(Feel free to share this post to keep other pets safe in our community!)

20/10/2026

🐾 A quick tip when calling Vets for Pets Grimsby! 🐾

Did you know you can order all repeat medications directly through Option 2 on our phone menu? 📞✨

Whether it’s routine flea & worm treatments, diabetic supplies, thyroid medication, or any other repeat prescription you’ve had from us before, Option 2 is the fastest way to get your request processed!

⚖️ Ordering flea & worming for a pet under 1 year old?
Please remember to leave an up-to-date weight when you call so we can process your request right away without delay!

Why use Option 2?
👉 It keeps our main phone lines clear for urgent appointment requests and emergencies.
👉 It helps our team process your medication requests smoothly without keeping you on hold.

This is especially important on Saturdays, when we operate as an emergency clinic with limited staff (just 1 receptionist on duty!). Bypassing Option 2 and selecting reception directly can block the lines for pets needing urgent care. 🐶🐱

Thank you so much for your support and understanding in helping us keep our emergency lines open for pets in need! ❤️

17/10/2026

🌟 Patient of the Week: Meet Teddy! 🐾

Look at this handsome face! Say hello to the lovely Teddy, who is almost 10 years old and is this week’s very special Patient of the Week. 💛

Teddy popped in to see us today for a routine ear check. As a gorgeous Golden Retriever who occasionally deals with allergies (managed expertly with his Zenrelia), keeping on top of his ear health is super important!

Our vet, Alex, gave Teddy a thorough check-up and took a gentle swab just to make sure everything is settling down nicely and looking healthy.

Best Boy Award: Teddy was an absolute superstar throughout his visit, showing off his fantastic manners and earning plenty of fuss from the team.

Well done, Teddy! We love seeing you, and we hope you enjoy some well-deserved treats and cuddles at home. 🥰

15/10/2026

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Don’t forget! This Sunday 🐈🐈‍⬛

📢 BIG SAVINGS ON CAT NEUTERING! 📢

Our North East Lincolnshire Cats Protection team will be at Pets at Home on Sunday, October 18th, with a limited-time offer for local cat owners!

🎁 GET CAT NEUTERING FOR JUST £30!

For this special event, they are offering full-cost neutering for a discounted price of £30. It's a fantastic opportunity to secure your cat's health and prevent unwanted litters.

➕ NEED MICROCHIPING? Add an extra £10. For just £10 more, you can have your cat microchipped during the neutering procedure, giving you the best chance of being reunited with your furry friend if they ever get lost.

Important Details:
📅 When: Sunday, 18th October
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Pets at Home

⚠️ LIMITED VOUCHERS AVAILABLE - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! ⚠️
They only have a limited number of vouchers, and they are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on this fantastic deal!

Note: All vouchers must be used by 15th December. Vouchers not used by this time will not be replaced.

Make sure you don’t be late! They look forward to seeing you and your feline friends there. 🐈‍⬛🐈

In partnership with Pets at Home.

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12/10/2026

🦦 SPECIAL GUEST ALERT! 🦦

We had a very special visitor with us today! Thanks to our ongoing partnership with Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue, we welcomed Rudolf the Otter in for a thorough nose-to-tail checkup, which included getting a closer look at things with an X-ray following an incident with a pond filter.

We are thrilled to share that he got the all-clear from our vets, other than the minor nose injury! He is now headed back to Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue to rest up before his big trip down to Devon tomorrow, where he'll be joining the wonderful team at the UK Wild Otter Trust. 🐾✨

Wishing Rudolf a safe journey and a speedy recovery! 💚

09/10/2026

🐾 Patient of the Week: Meet Frankie! 🐾

Everyone give a big round of applause to Frankie, our absolute superstar Patient of the Week! 🌟

Frankie, an almost 10-year-old Pekingese cross, was with us today for a lumpectomy procedure. Surgery days can be a little scary, but Frankie was so unbelievably brave and such a dream patient for our entire team. He charmed everyone in the clinic with his wonderful manners and sweet personality!

He is now resting up comfortably at home with his family for some well-deserved TLC (and hopefully plenty of treats).

Join us in wishing Frankie a super speedy recovery in the comments below! Get well soon, sweet boy! ❤️🐶

06/10/2026

🐾 Belated Patient of the Week: The Brave Hugo! 🐾

If you've ever wondered what life behind the scenes at a veterinary clinic is like, "hectic" doesn't even begin to cover it! 🩺💨 After a non-stop, whirlwind of a Friday, Saturday, and Monday caring for our wonderful patients, we are finally getting a moment to share last week’s very special Patient of the Week!

Everyone, meet the absolute darling Hugo! 🐶✨

Hugo, a gorgeous 7-year-old Poodle cross, came in to see us after having some trouble with his a**l glands.

💡 Veterinary Advice Corner: Why do some pups need an a**l gland flush?

Many dogs express their a**l glands naturally when they go to the toilet, but for others, it’s not always that straightforward! Anatomy, softer stools, or small inflammation can cause the glands to become impacted, swollen, or infected. While a quick routine manual expression works for many dogs, severe blockages can cause intense discomfort. When the glands are very full or inflamed, performing a deep a**l gland flush under mild sedation or anesthesia is the safest, kindest, and least painful way to thoroughly clear out the build-up and relieve the pressure.

During Hugo’s flush, our vet also discovered a mass, which Hugo is now booked in to have removed once he has had a good rest and fully recovered from his anesthesia.

Through the entire process, Hugo was the ultimate brave boy and took everything totally in his stride! 💖 To reward his incredible patience, he headed home with a cute little elephant teddy 🐘💙

Thank you to Hugo’s amazing owners for trusting us with his care during such a busy week. Send lots of love, gentle cuddles, and well wishes to sweet Hugo in the comments below! 👇🌟

If you notice your pup scooting, licking excessively, or showing signs of discomfort, don't hesitate to give our team a call, we're always here to help!

30/09/2026

Myth Busted: "My cat stays inside, so they don’t need flea or worm treatment." 🏠❌

Think your indoor pet is 100% safe from pests? Think again!

Here’s why indoor pets still need regular parasite protection:

🧳 Fleas are master hitchhikers: They can easily ride into your home on your clothes, shoes, or even on visiting guests and pets.

🔥 Central heating paradise: Once inside, warm homes provide the perfect climate for flea eggs and larvae to hatch and thrive all year round.

🐛 The hidden worm connection: Fleas frequently carry tapeworm eggs. If your pet grooms and accidentally ingests an infected flea, they can contract worms too!

💡 Vet Tip: Prevention is far easier (and less stressful!) than treating a full infestation in your home. Consistent, year-round parasite prevention keeps your furry family members safe.

💬 Quick Poll: Is your cat indoor-only, outdoor, or a mix of both? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

📞 Need to top up your pet’s flea and worm treatment? Give our team a call 01472 871111 (option 2) or send us a WhatsApp message on 07361585750

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."