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Vets for Pets Bulwell, Unit 1, Saxondale Court, Leen Drive, Nottingham (2026)

23/10/2026

🎆 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀! 🎆 - Dogs! 🐕

Making a safe space for your pets to hide can be a great way to help keep your pets calm on and around Bonfire Night 🐾

You can make use of a crate if you have one, or even your dining room table will do! Whatever you use, we would recommend setting it up now so your pet knows it is there and can get used to it 🐶
It is important that the crate/area is a positive thing - never force them inside!

Follow these tips to help make the safe space as happy as possible for your pets!
✅ Include treats! For dogs, treats used in toys such as Kongs can work really well, as it gives the dog something to focus on and work at (especially when used with xylitol free peanut butter or yummy liver paste!) Licky mats are another good option.
✅ Include their favourite toys to help keep them occupied (please note that if they are worried, they may not play with them though!)
✅ Using pheromone based sprays/diffusers such as Adaptil, or valerian based ones such as Pet Remedy, can also help reduce your pets anxiety. We recommend using a diffuser near to the hiding area/ den. Any pheromone based sprays/ diffusers need to start now. Pet Remedy can be used when required.
✅ Use plenty of sheets or heavy blankets over the top of the den to help to reduce the noise and flashes of the fireworks.
✅ Let them come and go as they please from their den or hiding area - this area needs to be somewhere they can retreat to if they want to hide, or just want a bit of space. If they aren't happy in their den, don't force them to stay in it!
✅ Provide a super absorbable bed or puppy pads, just incase they mess themselves (it can be common for pets to do this when they are upset and stressed - please do not shout at them if this happens).
✅ Include a worn item of your clothing for your pet to smell and seek comfort from.

A den is a safe space, wherever that might be! ❤️

23/10/2026

🎆 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀! 🎆 - Cats 🐈

Making a safe space for your pets to hide can be a great way to help keep your pets as calm as possible on Bonfire Night 🐾

Whatever you use, we would recommend setting it up now so your pet knows it is there and can get used to it 🐾
For cats, a hiding place up high is often best, as cats feel safer in high places - on top of a wardrobe (as long as they aren't stuck up there!) would be ideal. You can always utilise a good ol' fashioned cardboard box 📦

Follow these tips to help make the safe space as happy as possible for your pets!
✅ Include treats! Cats may not eat much if they are worried, but we can be nice and offer! We all know what treats our pets like best, and if they are receptive to it, try a treat puzzle or game to help keep them distracted.
✅ Include their favourite toys to help keep them occupied (please note that if they are worried, they may not play with them though!). Catnip toys may aid distraction - you can spray them in catnip spray to "recharge" them.
✅ Using pheromone based sprays/diffusers such as Feliway, or valerian based options such as Pet Remedy, can also help reduce your pets anxiety. We recommend using a diffuser near to the hiding area. Any pheromone based sprays/ diffusers need to start now. Pet Remedy can be used when required.
✅ Let them come and go as they please from their den or hiding area - this area needs to be somewhere they can retreat to if they want to hide, or just want a bit of space. If they aren't happy in their hiding place, don't force them to stay in it! If they seek reassurance from you, don't be afraid to give it.
✅ Provide a super absorbable bed or puppy pads, just incase they mess themselves (it can be common for pets to do this when they are upset and stressed - please do not shout at them if this happens). Cats are known to urinate inappropriately when stressed, and some cats can go on to suffer cystitis so please do keep an eye on them!
✅ Include a worn item of your clothing for your pet to smell and seek comfort from. Dressing gowns are often a firm favourite for cats to make biscuits on ❤

You know your pet better than anyone, so do what you feel is best for them! We know some cats are quite content to sit on the windowsill and watch the fireworks! Not every cat will appreciate somewhere to hide, but we strongly recommend giving them the option to.

22/10/2026

🎆 Bonfire Night 🎆

We will be providing you with a checklist on the run up to the 5th of November to try and keep your pets as happy and as stress free as possible come the fireworks! 🎆

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙩 2 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤!

Now is the time to:
✅ Prepare a crate or hiding place for your pet. They need to be comfortable using the crate, or hiding place, so make sure it is covered in a large, thick blanket (helps to muffle sounds and flashing lights), and let them come and go as they please, with a few treats inside to keep them happy. (We will post a separate post with crate and hiding place advice!)
✅ Get a cover ready for any hutches kept outside. Or arrange space indoors for outdoor bunnies and other small furries - you don't have to move them just yet, but do work out where they can go!
✅ Start pheromone diffusers (Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats), and any other anxiety/stress relief supplements such as Vets4Pets Stress Relief, Zylkene, Yumove Calm etc. Pet Remedy doesn't have to be used in advance.
✅ Start calling your cat in at night if possible. There will likely be fireworks going off as early as Halloween, and starting to bring them in now will help to avoid the additional stress of being kept indoors around Bonfire Night.
✅️ Order medication for your pet to help cope with the fireworks. Please note that your pet may require an appointment in order for this to be prescribed.

We shall provide another checklist closer to the time for things to do just beforehand! 😊

16/10/2026

Thank you for bearing with us over the past few days. It has been extremely busy and we have seen a lot of urgent cases, some very sick pets and even pets who have required emergency surgery. Some of you will have had to wait a while to be seen and for that we can only apologise. Unfortunately, due to the unpredictable nature of life in practice, emergency situations do happen, and these cases will always take priority.

The majority of our wonderful clients have been very understanding, and for that, we thank you. Our job can be very difficult sometimes, and emergency cases can be very upsetting for all involved. If you see that an emergency case has been brought to the practice, please be patient and kind, and understand that you may have to wait a little longer to be seen. Should your pet ever be in the same situation, you would expect your pet to be the priority too.

Thank you once again.

❤

08/10/2026

🚭 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 #𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 🚭

Most smokers understand that lighting up around children is harmful, but fewer people are aware of the impact that passive smoking can have on their pets 🐈🐕🐇

Sadly this health impact (just like in people) may be #𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 and owners are often understandably distressed when they realise that their pet’s cancer may be the result of second-hand smoking. Many owners who smoke have never thought about the effects of smoking and their pets, but unfortunately there is evidence to say that to***co smoke increases the risks of lung and nasal cancers in dogs, and lymphoma in cats 🐾

We hope that owners will take the opportunity this to protect their pet either by quitting or by keeping their house and car smoke free 🚭

Please visit the NHS website for further advice about stopping smoking
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/10-self-help-tips-to-stop-smoking/

For those of you who are using to stop smoking - you can do this! 💪

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Photos by Simply Health from their campaign.

06/10/2026

𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝟭 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬! 😮🎆

It's not too early to start thinking about your pets and Bonfire night! Particularly if you know that your pets get stressed with it, or if they're young and never heard fireworks before 🎆

Noise desensitisation earlier on in the year can work really well, as can using pheromone or calming sprays and diffusers on the run up to the fireworks 🐾
Some pets require medication to cope with Bonfire night, so please make sure that you order this well in advance, especially if an appointment to see the vet is required.

We will be posting some helpful tips to help keep your pets as stress free as possible on the run-up to Bonfire night, so keep your eyes peeled on this page through October/ early November 😊

01/10/2026

Warning - upsetting post (deceased cat)
Unfortunately, we have had a deceased cat brought into the practice this afternoon. He was found on the grass opposite Bulwell bus Station. He is a young adult - approx 1-2y, not neutered, black, domestic short haired cat. He looks to have had a recent flea treatment spot on applied (within the last few hours or so) as the area on the back of his neck is damp with product - so it does look like he has a home. Unfortunately, he is not microchipped, so we have no way of contacting an owner. He is not wearing a collar.

If you suspect that this cat may belong to you, please can you contact us on 0115 9519166.

We would like to thank the lovely member of the public who brought him to us, as we appreciate how awful and distressing this situation can be.

Please share so that we can try and find his owners x

RIP over rainbow bridge little one 🌈🐾

01/10/2026

⭐ Today is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day ⭐

We would certainly be lost without our wonderful receptionists! Being a veterinary receptionist is no easy task - our team face many daily challenges that come with working in such an emotive environment.

Our reception team deserve to be treated with kindness and respect ❤ and yet they are the ones who are often subject to verbal abuse and threatening behaviours.

We thank our super staff for their hard work and dedication, and hope that you will join us in thanking them too 👏

To Natasha, Ella, Michaela and Donna you are awesome ⭐

30/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed in some way to our Macmillan Cake event 💚💚

A special thank you to our wonderful bakers 🍰 for the time and effort that went into producing some very delicious cakes! This event couldn't have been done without you.

Thank you to everyone who donated, whatever the amount. Your generosity means a lot to us ❤️

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We have raised £84.40 to help support those who are living with cancer.

28/09/2026

💚 It's our Macmillan Cake day today! 💚

Please feel free to come and visit, eat cake and donate!

We have a donation tin for cash, a QR code that can be read in practice with your smartphone, or you can follow the link below:
https://donate.justgiving.com/fundraising/cm26048549/donation-amount

We can confirm the following cakes, but can't guarantee how long for!!
🥮 TASH'S LEGENDARY Carrot cake
🥮 Mint Areo tiffin
🥮 Chocolate cup cakes (vegan)
🥮 Oreo cup cakes (vegan)
🥮 Rasberry crumble slices (vegan)
🥮 Chocolate rice crispy cakes
🥮 Flapjack
🥮 Smarties cookies
🥮 Tiramisu - in the fridge so please ask! (Boozy!!)
🥮 Gingerbread loaf

Just to confirm, you don't need an appointment with your pet to come and eat cake and donate! 🍰

You are also more than welcome to donate even if you're not fancying cake!
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As a polite notice, please keep your dogs away from our cake table! 🐶

Thank you to all our star bakers ⭐️

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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