Beautiful Bonnie the Norwegian Forest cat came to see Louise for an eye check after some concerns with her eyelids. On examination, Bonnie was diagnosed with bilateral lower eyelid entropion. This is a condition where the eyelids roll inwards, causing the eyelashes and fur to rub against the eye, which can be uncomfortable and lead…
It doesn’t seem long ago that we shared Sarabi’s incredible story after she arrived at Midlands Dog Rescue heavily pregnant and bravely welcomed her puppies into the world. We’re so happy to share that all of Sarabi’s pups have now found their forever homes! Little Blue has also had a special update… after joining the…
Meet Hades, a gorgeous 4-month-old Ragdoll kitten who came in today for a general health check with Vet Ali. Hades was the perfect little patient. He was calm, curious, and very happy to soak up all the attention while we gave him a thorough once-over. At this stage of life, regular health checks are so…
He came in last month for his routine castration (neutering) and handled the whole visit like a true little captain of calm. A bit curious but ultimately brave, snuggly, and very much ready for post-op naps and cuddles at home. Sphynx kittens like Jack tend to be full of personality, and he did not disappoint,…
…they can get into places you would never think of! During the summer, Otis wasn’t feeling himself when he came to see Vet Beth with a very sore eye that he could barely open. After a careful examination, the culprit was discovered, a grass seed lodged in his eye! Thankfully, the grass seed was safely…
Bonnie the Hungarian Vizsla visited us for the very first time last month to receive her second vaccination, and she was an absolute star She took everything in her stride, enjoyed plenty of fuss! These puppy visits are so important, not only for vaccinations but also for helping young dogs build positive experiences at the…
Molly’s Story When Molly came to see Vet Sam with increased urinary frequency, initial urine testing suggested a urinary tract issue, and she was started on antibiotics. Despite repeat urine tests and continued treatment over the following weeks, Molly’s symptoms weren’t improving as expected. Concerned that there may be an underlying cause, Vet Sam arranged…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Veterinary Professionals 🐾 At our practice, one of the most rewarding parts of what we do is seeing young people develop an interest in animal care and welfare. That’s why we were delighted to receive some wonderful photos from Duke Street Preschool in Burton Latimer, showing two children enthusiastically stepping…
Meet Ronnie, the 2-month-old chocolate Labrador with a very adventurous (and slightly mischievous!) appetite Ronnie came into the clinic after swallowing a sock, a classic puppy mistake, but one that can quickly become serious in little dogs. To help safely bring it back up, he was given an injection to induce emesis. The result? A…
When beautiful Ethel came in for a routine examination in late 2024, our vet Louise noticed subtle pigmentation changes within her right iris. While Ethel showed no signs of discomfort, changes like these can sometimes indicate the early stages of eye disease, so a careful monitoring plan was put in place. Since then, Ethel has…
Shadow, a Collie x, was brought in after a field incident involving a small stick, with concern for injury to the mouth/cheek area. On initial assessment with Vet Ali, a right-sided cheek wound was visible, though he was otherwise stable, with no evidence of bleeding or additional abnormalities on examination. After discussing management options with…
