Vets on the Meowve Tyne and Wear

15/10/2026

Keeping your pet protected starts with routine vaccinations 🐾💛
At Vets on the Meowve, we provide vaccinations for dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and rabbits. All from the comfort of your home! Our fully equipped mobile veterinary van allows us to carry out thorough health checks and vaccinations without the stress of travelling or waiting rooms.

Every vaccination appointment includes a full health check, giving you the chance to discuss any concerns and ensuring your pet is happy and healthy. You can also join our Pet Health Club, which includes routine vaccinations, preventative care and more! This helps you spread the cost while keeping your pet protected all year round.

📞 Get in touch to book your home visit today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 466 1440

08/10/2026

Rabbit’s teeth are very different from ours. They grow continuously throughout their life, which is why plenty of appropriate fibre and chewing is so important. 🌿

Most rabbits with a suitable diet will naturally wear their teeth down, but dental problems can still occur. Getting into the habit of noticing what’s normal for your rabbit can help you spot changes sooner.

👀 How to check your rabbit’s front teeth
Choose a time when your rabbit is calm and relaxed. Gently lift their upper lip and lower the bottom lip so you can see the front teeth (incisors).

You’re looking for teeth that appear:
🦷 Evenly aligned rather than growing at unusual angles
🦷 Free from obvious cracks or damage
🦷 Not excessively long or curling
🦷 Not digging into or rubbing against the lips or gums

Keep the check quick and gentle. If your rabbit becomes stressed or struggles, stop rather than trying to force their mouth open.
⚠️ It’s not just the teeth you can see
This is really important: checking the front teeth at home doesn’t tell you what’s happening with all of your rabbit’s teeth.
Rabbits also have cheek teeth further back in their mouths, and these can’t be properly assessed at home. Problems can develop there even when the front teeth look completely normal.

Keep an eye out for other potential signs of dental trouble, including eating less or becoming selective with food, difficulty chewing, dropping food, drooling or a wet chin, weight loss, changes in droppings, facial swelling, or changes in behaviour.

🌿 Diet matters too. Good-quality hay or grass should make up the majority of a rabbit’s diet and provides the long periods of chewing that help naturally wear their teeth.

If your rabbit stops eating or their droppings significantly reduce or stop, seek veterinary advice promptly. Don’t wait for a routine dental check.

And if you’re concerned about your rabbit’s teeth, never attempt to clip or shorten them yourself. A veterinary examination is needed to properly. Book your pets home visit now:
Book your pets home visit now:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 466 1440

06/10/2026

What can a blood test tell us about your pet?

Blood tests can give our vets valuable information about what’s going on inside your pet’s body, including things we can’t necessarily see during a physical examination.

They can be used for general health screening, investigating unexplained symptoms, detecting certain diseases, allergy testing and pre-surgery assessments. 🩺🐾

For senior pets, regular blood testing may also be recommended as part of their ongoing healthcare. How often will depend on the individual pet, although annual blood tests may be advised for some senior pets.

And because we’re Vets on the Meowve, we can come to you! 🚐 Depending on what’s required, samples can be taken during your pet’s home visit, with some testing carried out from our mobile clinic.

Blood tests vary depending on exactly what your pet needs, so we’ll provide a quote based on the tests recommended.
Have questions about blood testing for your pet? Get in touch to discuss:
Book your pets home visit now:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 466 1440

01/10/2026

When did you last have a look at your cat’s nails?

The good news is, most cats don’t routinely need their nails cutting. Scratching, climbing and normal everyday activity often help keep their claws in good condition naturally. 🐾

However, some cats can struggle to maintain their nails themselves. Particularly older cats, indoor cats, less active cats, or cats with mobility problems. Their nails may become too long, thick or curved and, if left, can sometimes grow towards or even into the paw pad.

👀 Things to look out for:
- Nails that look unusually long or curved
- Claws catching on carpets or blankets
- Difficulty retracting the claws
- Licking or sensitivity around the paws
- Changes in the way your cat walks

To check them: wait until your cat is nice and relaxed, gently hold one paw and lightly press the pad to extend the claw. There’s no need to trim anything if the nails look healthy and your cat is managing them well.

If your cat doesn’t like having their paws handled, don’t force it. And if you’re concerned about an overgrown nail, think one may be growing into the pad, or aren’t confident trimming them yourself, please get in touch. 🐾

Book your pets home visit now:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 466 1440

CatTips

29/09/2026

At Vets on the Meowve, we provide a full range of mobile veterinary services, including:

• Vet & nurse consultations
• Mobile surgical procedures
• Dentals & dental X-ray
• X-ray & ultrasound
• Diagnostic testing
• Vaccinations
• Pet Health Club preventative plans

Our fully equipped mobile vet van allows us to deliver high-quality care right outside your home, reducing stress for your pet and making visits calmer and more personal.

No busy waiting rooms. No unnecessary travel. Just professional, compassionate care brought to you!

Book your pets home visit now:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 466 1440

24/09/2026

It’s National Dog Week! 🐾

As if we needed another excuse to celebrate our four-legged best friends… 😂

This week is all about appreciating the dogs who make us laugh, get us outside, cover our clothes in fur and somehow manage to take up 90% of the bed despite being considerably smaller than us. 🥹🐕

We’re lucky enough to meet so many wonderful dogs on our Meowve journey. From tiny puppies having their first check-ups to golden oldies enjoying a little extra TLC. 💙🚐

So, in honour of National Dog Week, we want to fill the comments with DOGS! 😍

📸 Share a photo of your pup below and tell us their name and funny habits 😂👇

22/09/2026

Today is National Walk ’n’ Roll Dog Day!

A day dedicated to celebrating some pretty incredible dogs. Dogs living with mobility challenges and those who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids to help them keep moving. 🐾

Mobility challenges can affect dogs for lots of different reasons. Some may be living with arthritis or age-related changes, while others may be recovering from an injury, have neurological problems or live with a condition that affects the way they move.
And sometimes, a little extra support can make a BIG difference. 🥹

Depending on an individual dog’s needs, this might include:
🐾 Changes around the home to make getting around easier
🐾 Non-slip flooring or rugs on slippery surfaces
🐾 Ramps to reduce the need for jumping or stairs
🐾 Supportive, comfortable bedding
🐾 Adjustments to exercise and daily routines
🐾 Harnesses or other mobility aids
🐾 Wheelchairs for some dogs with significant mobility difficulties
🐾 Veterinary support to help manage pain or underlying conditions

Most importantly, mobility challenges don’t mean a dog can’t continue to enjoy a happy and fulfilling life. ❤️ Dogs are incredibly adaptable, and whether they’re walking, wobbling or rolling, they can still enjoy all those important doggy things.

🚐 And this is where Vets on the Meowve can help.
For dogs who find getting around more difficult, simply getting into the car and travelling to a veterinary practice can be an extra challenge. So we come to them. 🏡

Our vets can visit your dog in their familiar home environment, assess their mobility and discuss appropriate next steps to help support their comfort and quality of life, without them having to make an unnecessary journey!

If you’ve noticed your dog becoming stiffer, struggling to get up, walking differently or finding everyday activities more difficult, get in touch with your local Vets on the Meowve team. 🐾

Today we’re celebrating every pup who walks, wobbles, wheels and rolls their way through life. 🐶🦽💙

17/09/2026

Did you know many routine treatments can be carried out by our experienced veterinary nurses? and all from the comfort of your home? 💛

Our nurse clinics help keep your pet healthy between vet visits and include services such as nail clips, a**l gland expressions, weight clinics, microchipping and general health & wellbeing MOTs. We also offer senior clinics, which can include blood pressure checks, blood tests and urinalysis to monitor older pets closely.

It’s all part of providing calm, convenient care tailored to your pet!

You can also join our Pet Health Club, which includes preventative care throughout the year. Including vaccinations, flea & worm treatment, routine health checks and more!

Get in touch to book your home visit today with Vets on the Meowve:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 466 1440

15/09/2026

Could your pet be hiding pain?

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, and it’s an important reminder that our pets can’t simply tell us when something hurts.

Pain isn’t always obvious. There may be no crying, limping or clear sign that something is wrong, particularly with cats, who can be very good at masking discomfort.

Instead, the clues can sometimes be found in small changes to their normal behaviour!

You might notice your pet…
🐾 Becoming less keen to walk, run, jump or climb stairs
😴 Sleeping more or seeming less active than usual
🐶 Struggling to get up or appearing stiff after resting
🐱 Hesitating before jumping onto furniture or avoiding favourite high spots
🦷 Developing bad breath, chewing differently, dropping food or becoming reluctant to eat harder foods
🤚 Becoming more sensitive to being touched or groomed
😟 Seeming quieter, withdrawn, restless or unusually irritable
🧸 Losing interest in playing or activities they normally enjoy
🐕 Changing the way they walk, sit or position themselves
🧼 Grooming themselves more or less than usual

Conditions such as arthritis, dental disease, injuries and other health problems can all cause discomfort, and sometimes a change in behaviour is one of the first things an owner notices.
The biggest thing to remember is: you know your pet. 💛

If something about them seems different, even if you can’t quite put your finger on what it is! It’s worth speaking to your vet.
One of the advantages of veterinary care at home is seeing your pet in their own familiar surroundings. This gives us the opportunity to observe how they naturally move and behave, while avoiding some of the excitement or stress that can come with travelling to a practice.

With Vets on the Meowve, we make the journey so they don’t have to. 🚐💙
If you’ve noticed a change in your pet’s mobility, appetite, behaviour or usual routine, get in touch with your local team to arrange a check-up.

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10/09/2026