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Vets for Pets Northampton Sixfields, Inside Pets at Home, Sixfields Retail Park, Grambrel Road, Northampton (2026)

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21/10/2026

Cold Weather is Coming, Is Your Bunny Ready?

As the temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your rabbits safe, warm, and healthy this winter!

If your bunnies live outdoors, the chilly months can be tough on their little paws and big ears. Here are a few top tips:

Consider bringing them indoors: a quiet room, shed, or insulated garage can be much safer than a freezing hutch.

Keep their home cosy: use extra bedding like hay or straw, and check daily that it’s dry and clean.

Avoid draughts: make sure their hutch is weatherproof and raised off the ground.

Check their water: water bottles can freeze quickly, so check and refresh regularly.

And of course, regular health checks are even more important in colder weather. If you're unsure how best to care for your rabbits over winter, we’re here to help! 🐇❤️

12/10/2026

Autumn is here but with the changing season come some hidden hazards for our pets!

As the leaves start to fall and the days get shorter, there are a few seasonal dangers that pet owners should be aware of. Here are some things to look out for on your autumn adventures:

Fungi and mushrooms
Autumn is prime mushroom season. While some are harmless, others can be highly toxic to dogs and cats. Try to prevent your pet from eating mushrooms while out walking, and contact us promptly if you think they may have eaten something they shouldn't.

Conkers, acorns & fallen fruit
Acorns, conkers and certain fallen fruits can cause problems if eaten, including stomach upset and, in some cases, intestinal blockages. Keep an eye on curious dogs who like to pick things up on walks!

Fallen leaves & garden debris
Rotting leaves can harbour mould and other organisms that may make pets unwell if eaten. Keep gardens tidy and discourage your pet from munching on piles of leaves.

Wildlife encounters
Autumn can mean more encounters with wildlife as animals prepare for winter. Keep dogs under control around hedgerows and woodland areas, and avoid letting them investigate or disturb wildlife.

Dark evenings
With the evenings getting darker earlier, visibility becomes more important. Consider reflective collars, leads, coats or lights for your dog, and take extra care around roads.

Antifreeze
As temperatures drop, antifreeze may start appearing around cars and homes. Even tiny amounts can be extremely dangerous to cats and dogs. Keep containers securely stored and clean up any spills immediately.

Parasites don't disappear with summer!
Fleas, ticks and other parasites can still be active during the cooler months. Make sure your pet's preventative treatments are kept up to date.

A little awareness can go a long way.
If your pet eats something unusual, becomes unwell after a walk, or you're worried they may have been exposed to something potentially harmful, please contact your veterinary team for advice.

From all of us at Vets for Pets Sixfields, we hope you and your pets enjoy plenty of safe, cosy autumn adventures!

09/10/2026

A smile worth looking after! 🐶🐱

Did you know that dental health is just as important for our pets as it is for us?

We’ve been focusing on dental care here at Vets for Pets Northampton Sixfields, and we’d love to introduce two of our lovely patients, Seal the cat 🐱 and Tallulah the dog 🐶!

Dental disease can be uncomfortable for our pets, and they don’t always show obvious signs that something is wrong. Bad breath, red or swollen gums, difficulty eating, or changes in behaviour can all be signs that their teeth need attention.

Regular dental checks help us spot problems early and keep those tails wagging and whiskers twitching!
A big thank you to Seal and Tallulah for being such lovely patients. 💕

If you’re concerned about your pet’s teeth or would like to arrange a dental check, get in touch with our friendly team at Vets for Pets Northampton Sixfields. We’re always happy to help!

01/10/2026

Today is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation day! 💚🐾

At Vets for Pets Nene Valley we appreciate the vital role our receptionist play in the smooth running of the practice. They provide vital support not only to our clients and their pets, but also to our clinical team.

The title receptionist does not do them justice but there is not one that sums up everything they do. To us they are wonderful and we appreciate them everyday.
Thank you Danielle, Caroline and Nadia ♥♥♥

Special shout-out to Mittens our honorary receptionist today!

28/09/2026

A very special delivery at Vets for Pets Sixfields!

Today, our team had the privilege of helping the lovely Molly the dachshund become a mum to six beautiful puppies!

Molly was brought in when it became clear that she needed some extra help delivering her puppies. After assessing her and her unborn babies, our veterinary team made the decision that a caesarean section was the safest option for both Molly and her puppies.

A C-section is a major procedure, and it can be an understandably worrying time for owners. It involves a dedicated team working quickly and carefully to safely deliver the puppies while also ensuring mum is closely monitored throughout the anaesthetic and surgery.

Molly was an absolute superstar. She was incredibly brave throughout her surgery, and we were delighted when all six puppies arrived safely.

Once the puppies were delivered, our team worked hard to make sure they were warm, breathing well and ready to meet their very brave mum. It was a particularly special moment when Molly was reunited with her six little ones.

We’re so pleased to see Molly recovering and beginning life as a mum. She has certainly had a big day but she now has six tiny reasons to be proud!

A huge well done to brave Molly, and congratulations to her family. 🐾❤️

From all of us at Vets for Pets Sixfields, welcome to the world, little ones!

26/09/2026

🐰💚 Happy International Rabbit Day! 💚🐰

Today we’re celebrating our wonderful, fluffy friends and reminding everyone that rabbits are so much more than cute and cuddly companions!

Rabbits are intelligent, social and surprisingly complex little animals, and they deserve the very best care throughout their lives. From a healthy diet and plenty of enrichment to regular health checks and keeping those ever-growing teeth in tip-top condition, there’s lots we can do to help our bunnies stay happy and healthy.

At Vets for Pets Sixfields, we love seeing our rabbit patients and helping their owners give them the happiest, healthiest lives possible. 🐇💚

Give your bunny an extra cuddle (if they approve! 😉) today and let us know in the comments, what’s your rabbit’s name? 🐰👇

21/09/2026

We know that pets don't always stick to our opening hours! That is why we are pleased to offer our clients access to free helpline, available when our practice is closed.

Call our helpline 0333 332 4471 for out of hours advice and support

19/09/2026

🐶💚 Happy Responsible Dog Ownership Day! 💚🐶

Being a dog owner is one of life’s greatest joys, but with those waggy tails and endless cuddles comes a big responsibility! 🐾

Responsible dog ownership means making sure our four-legged friends have everything they need to live happy, healthy lives including:

Regular veterinary check-ups and preventative healthcare
Keeping vaccinations and parasite treatments up to date
Providing a healthy, balanced diet
Looking after their teeth and keeping an eye on their weight
Plenty of exercise, play and mental enrichment
Lots of love, patience and positive training
A safe, secure and comfortable home

And perhaps most importantly, being there for them for every stage of their lives from their playful puppy days through to their golden years. 🥰

At Vets for Pets Sixfields, we’re here to support you and your dog every step of the way. Whether it’s preventative care, advice or simply a chat about keeping your pet healthy, our team is always happy to help. 🐾💚

Here’s to all the responsible dog mums, dads and families out there your pups are lucky to have you! 🐶✨

16/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW? Pets can hide pain!

One of the hardest things about caring for our pets is that they can’t tell us when something hurts.

Dogs and cats are also very good at hiding pain, so sometimes the signs can be subtle.

Have you noticed any of these changes?

Sleeping more than usual
Not wanting to play or go for walks
Being quieter or less sociable
Finding stairs or jumping more difficult
Changes in appetite
Licking or paying extra attention to one area
Becoming grumpy or unusually withdrawn
Changes in how they walk or move

QUIZ TIME!

True or false?

If my pet is still eating, drinking and wagging their tail, they can't be in pain.

The answer is FALSE! ❌

Pets can continue doing many of their normal activities even when they are uncomfortable, which is why noticing small changes in their behaviour can be so important.

❤️ You know your pet better than anyone. If something seems different or you're worried about them, it's always worth speaking to your veterinary team.

14/09/2026

PET OF THE WEEK – MISTY!

This week we're introducing the gorgeous Misty, a beautiful British Shorthair who came to see us for her 2nd vaccination.
Misty was an absolute superstar and we couldn't resist giving her a little spot as our Pet of the Week!

💉 Why is the 2nd vaccination so important?
Whether you have a puppy, kitten, or another young pet, completing their initial vaccination course is really important.
The first vaccination introduces the immune system to the diseases we're protecting against, while the second vaccination helps build a stronger and more reliable level of protection.

It's important not to assume your pet is fully protected after their first vaccination. Following the recommended vaccination course gives them the best opportunity to develop protection against potentially serious infectious diseases.

And vaccinations aren't just for kittens and puppies!

Keeping your pet's vaccinations up to date throughout their life is an important part of preventative healthcare. Protection can reduce the risk of serious infectious diseases and helps keep your pet, as well as other animals they come into contact with, safer.

Your vet will recommend an appropriate vaccination and booster schedule based on your pet's age, lifestyle and individual needs.

Well done, Misty! We hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we enjoyed seeing you!

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."

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