Paddons Veterinary Surgeons

24/08/2026

05/08/2026

Meet Bella! 👋

Bella came to see us yesterday after her owner noticed her eye was swollen.

Our head vet Irina saw that something was in the eye and was looking for the usual culprit ... a grass seed. ... but instead she pulled out this 4cm piece of stick! 😲👀

Safe to say both the owners and Irina were shocked to find this and have no idea how she managed to get it in there.

Bella was amazing and must feel so much better now! 💙

04/08/2026

*****ROAD CLOSED*****

There is a burst water main - Closed from Elm Low Road to Boleness Road.

Please take extra time to get to us today, if you need to rearrange your appointment please call us on 01945 583204.

You can still get to us by going down Elm Road, (past the Premier shop and Bellmans)

Thank You

30/07/2026

Our receptionist Sophie is walking 100km along the South West Coast Path next month to raise money for Leukaemia UK in memory of her Mum.
Any donations will be greatly appreciated ❤️

We are raising money for Leukaemia UK in memory of my beautiful Mum who passed away in 2021. After being misdiagnosed for many months due to a lack of research in this disease, when mum finally got her diagnosis in July 2021 and her treatment began, her chance of recovery was very low. Mum sadly g*i...

29/07/2026

We have a small tortoise that was brought in after being found wandering down Elm Road.

If you are missing your tortoise please contact us as soon as possible on 01945 583204. Thank You 🐢

OWNER FOUND! 😆

10/07/2026

It's a hot one and our garden wildlife really needs your help to stay cool. Keep birdbaths topped up with fresh tap water daily - even a shallow ice cream tub with some stones in will work well.

Check out our top tips on the tile below and our new guidance about feeding garden birds here: https://brnw.ch/21x41mN

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Spaying and Pyometra

What is spaying?
Spaying, also known as Ovariohysterectomy, is a procedure involving the surgical removal of reproductive organs. In females, these are the ovaries and uterus.

Why does your vet recommend spaying?
As well as preventing unwanted pregnancies, spaying offers important health benefits to your pet.

Any unneutered females are at risk of developing a pyometra.
Pyometra also known as Pyo, is a life threatening infection of the uterus (womb). Although it can happen at any age, the risk becomes higher once they are over six years old. It is most commonly seen about 1-2 months after your pet’s last season.

There are two types. A pyometra can be either ‘open’ or ‘closed’:

● An open pyometra is when the womb entrance is open. This type of pyometra is to be more obvious because you are likely to see blood and pus coming from your dog’s v***a.

● A closed pyometra is when the womb entrance is shut. This type of pyometra is more dangerous as you are unlikely to see any discharge from your dog’s v***a, making it less obvious. A closed pyometra allows pressure to build up inside the womb, putting it at risk of rupturing.

Pyometra is a medical emergency that requires quick intervention to prevent further infection and illness

The following are the most common signs of a pyometra in cats and dogs:

● Pus leaking from the v***a/vagina
● Drinking more than usual
● Vomiting
● Bloated abdomen (tummy)
● Lethargy (low energy)
● Not eating properly
● Collapse

Diagnosing – The Veterinary Surgeon will be able to diagnose pyometra based on the symptoms, health examination and an abdominal ultrasound of the pet’s womb. They may also want to perform blood and urine tests, all performed in house.

Pyometra is entirely preventable, if your female pet is spayed.
A routine spay on a healthy patient is much safer than an emergency surgery to remove pyometra.