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Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound.

🚨 POLITE REMINDER 🚨𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟱.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! 💊Due to a system change over, we ...
12/10/2026

🚨 POLITE REMINDER 🚨

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟱.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! 💊

Due to a system change over, we will not be able to process any payments for medications or flea/worming after this time ❗

No payments can be taken on Thursday, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 if no payment required 💚

Please collect early this week if possible 💚 Thank you for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience - We will be back up and running from Friday onwards 💫

Happy Veterinary Nurse Day 🩺🩻🌹Now we are biased, but we believe we have the BEST team of veterinary nurses ✨ They are a...
11/10/2026

Happy Veterinary Nurse Day 🩺🩻🌹

Now we are biased, but we believe we have the BEST team of veterinary nurses ✨

They are all fantastic individually, knowledgeable, comforting, hard working, kind and overall, SUPERHUMAN 🦸

We cannot thank them enough for all they do in practice and for our patients 💕

Veterinary nurses are a vital part of the veterinary team, working with veterinarians to provide high-quality medical care for animals.

Their responsibilities include:

✅ ️Performing diagnostic tests

✅️ Assisting in Anaesthesia and surgery: Prepare patients, place intravenous (IV) catheters, monitor vital signs under anaesthesia, and assist the surgeon in theatre.

✅️ Administering medications

✅️ Providing full support to pet owners in consultations

✅️ Emergency response: Provide life-saving first aid and triage incoming emergency patients.

✅️ Imaging: Position animals and operate equipment to take x-ray and ultrasounds.

This day recognises all vet nurse professionals within the industry 🐾 and we support every one of them! ✨️

THANK YOU TO OUR NURSE TEAM FOR BEING YOU 🩷

From one of our amazing clients - Louie & Lilly are getting us in the Halloween spirit! 🎃👻 How cute is this!??? ✨️ 🫣 🍂🥹🥹...
10/10/2026

From one of our amazing clients - Louie & Lilly are getting us in the Halloween spirit! 🎃👻

How cute is this!??? ✨️ 🫣 🍂🥹🥹

Please feel free to share your spooky pets with us!

We love seeing everyone having the best time! Even a cheeky smile from Lilly there....😬

💚 World Mental Health Day 2026 – Making Mental Health Matter in the Workplace 💚This World Mental Health Day, we’re remin...
10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 2026 – Making Mental Health Matter in the Workplace 💚

This World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded of the importance of listening, understanding and taking meaningful action to support mental health in the workplace.

The 2026 theme - “𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲,” highlights the importance of listening to people with personal experience of mental health challenges and using their voices to create positive, lasting change.

We believe a supportive workplace is about more than policies and procedures. It’s about creating a culture where people feel safe to speak up, comfortable asking for help, and confident that they will be listened to without judgement.

We are in this together here at Wigan Vets for Pets and we will always try our very best to help all of our colleagues 💪

💚 How can we make a difference here?

👂 Listen with empathy and without judgement.
💬 Encourage open and honest conversations about mental health.
🤝 Check in with colleagues and offer support when needed.
🌱 Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
❤️ Turn conversations into meaningful action, not just a tick-box exercise.

Remember, we may not always know what someone is going through. A simple check-in, a kind word or taking the time to listen can make a real difference.

Let’s make mental health everyone’s business — not just for one day, but every day 💫💚

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💚 System Changes 💚 One of our lovely clients has done this for us to post because he knows that we're all feeling a litt...
10/10/2026

💚 System Changes 💚

One of our lovely clients has done this for us to post because he knows that we're all feeling a little anxious and very worried about our service levels dropping 🥹

On Thursday, we will be going live on a new system, we will have to prioritise urgent sickness and emergencies only on this day 🚨

We would like to thank you all so much for your understanding and co-operation 💫

This has been sent to us from one of our amazing clients - Thank you so much 💚 Messages like these brighten our days ✨💫🌈
09/10/2026

This has been sent to us from one of our amazing clients - Thank you so much 💚

Messages like these brighten our days ✨💫🌈

💡𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀💡Those little treats we give our pets throughout the day can soon add up. Check out this guide sho...
09/10/2026

💡𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀💡

Those little treats we give our pets throughout the day can soon add up. Check out this guide showing the calorific equivalent of food for our pets vs ourselves! 🧀🥪🍔🥓

Some of these might surprise you 😮😬

Consistency is key! 💪 💚

✅Ideal Body Condition Score

➡️Ribs can be easily felt with a little fat over the top
➡️Noticeable waist, and no fat on the belly.
➡️Well-proportioned
➡️Slight fat covering the ribs, waist and tummy tuck visible and small fat pad present on the tummy.

If you have any concerns about your pet's weight, we can work with you 💚

We have a Wigan Weight Warriors programme run by our fantastic nurses. Please get in touch for more details📱

08/10/2026

For the love of cats! 💙🧡💜💚

Every cat is completely different, with their own little personalities, likes, dislikes and very specific demands!

But we’re pretty good at getting to know our patients during their short stay with us.
Because when it comes to cats… they’re definitely the boss! 😹

07/10/2026

📣 SYSTEM CHANGES 📣

On Thursday 15th October our computer system will be changing to ProVet 🌐🩺.

ProVet is more advanced and the new system will be a positive change but we will be new to this system and booking appointments and writing up consultations may take us a little longer than usual 😬

We have tried our very best to be prepared in advance of going live, but we are only human, and we will only get more confident and learn as we go! 💚

We know we have the best clients here at Wigan and we are sure you with all understand our delay whilst we navigate this new change in the practice 💚

The most common intestinal worms cats get are called roundworms and tapeworms. 🪱Most infected cats do not show signs of ...
06/10/2026

The most common intestinal worms cats get are called roundworms and tapeworms. 🪱

Most infected cats do not show signs of having worms; however, heavy burdens of worms can cause:

❎️Weight loss

❎️ Vomiting and diarrhoea

❎️ Irritation around the a**s and failure to thrive.

Importantly, while worms can sometimes cause problems for the cat itself, some worms can also be passed on to humans and on rare occasions can be a cause of serious human disease.

For these reasons, regular treatment of cats and kittens to prevent or eliminate worms is very important ‼️

Read more at International Cat Care 👇⬇️

https://icatcare.org/advice/worming-your-cat/

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
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.”

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
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."

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six...
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."

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 – ki...
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."

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly ...
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."

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
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

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last ...
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."

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiothera...
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.”

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.S...
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."

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
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."

Address

296B Woodhouse Lane
Wigan
WN67TD

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2:30pm

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+441942824455

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