Veteris : Home Emergency Services

The leopard stays, the park disappointment lingers 🖤

Stanley came in after a Loxicom overdose (an anti-inflammatory pain medication) for some monitoring, and what a model patient he turned out to be. His mam warned us he can be nervous at the vets, but he took the whole thing in his stride and collected cuddles from the entire team.

He picked his own spot on the mattress, played a five-star game of catch, and snuggled up with his trusty toy leopard throughout. The only real low point? Discovering the park was closed at walkies time. The betrayal.

A gentle reminder: pain medications are easy for a curious dog to get into if left within reach. Keeping all medicines well out of the way, and ringing us quickly if anything is swallowed, makes a real difference.

Chin up, Stanley. The park will be open next time. 💚

A best friend makes the recovery go easier 🖤

Jasper is in with us for HGE (haemorrhagic gastroenteritis), a nasty tummy upset, and he’s been a very good patient throughout. He even brought his own support animal for the stay.

Look at this pair. Jasper’s dark curly coat next to his fluffy little duck friend, the two of them tucked up together on a cosy blanket. Comfort levels: maximum.

If your dog has sudden vomiting or bloody diarrhoea and seems flat in themselves, it’s worth having them seen promptly. HGE can dehydrate a dog quickly, but responds well when treated early.

Rest up with your duck, Jasper. 💚

A gentle head-scratch makes everything better 🩶

Zonga is in with us after a blocked bladder, which in male cats is a proper emergency. He’s now unblocked, comfortable, and clearly a big fan of a good head-scritch from the team.

Look at those amber eyes peeping out from the blue collar, one paw tucked in, thoroughly enjoying the fuss. Grey-and-white and quietly charming.

If your cat is straining in the litter tray, going in and out repeatedly, or producing little to nothing, please have them seen straight away. Blockages can turn serious very quickly, especially in boys.

Scritch away, sweet Zonga. You’ve earned it. 💚

One rubbery culprit, safely removed 💙

Kab gave the surgical team a proper challenge after swallowing a chunk of rubber, which needed an ex lap (exploratory laparotomy) and an enterotomy (opening the intestine) to retrieve. Swipe to see exactly what came out. All done now, and he’s resting up in his big blue cushion collar.

Look at that noble face and those soft trusting eyes. A gentle giant who’s been very brave indeed.

Worth a reminder: dogs who like to chew and swallow non-food items can end up with dangerous blockages. Keeping rubber toys, balls, and household bits out of reach, and swapping worn toys for fresh ones, helps keep those tummies safe.

Rest up, brave Kab. No more rubber. 💚

A grape thief with a taste for medical equipment 🧡

Fozzie came in after helping himself to some grapes, which are surprisingly toxic to dogs. He’s been on fluids and doing brilliantly, though he did decide his cannula looked rather snackable too. Cheeky.

Look at that happy tongue-out grin and the name tag to match. Scruffy, delighted, and clearly feeling much more himself.

Worth knowing: grapes and raisins can cause kidney problems in dogs, even in small amounts, and some dogs are far more sensitive than others. If your dog eats any, it’s best to have them seen straight away rather than waiting to see how they get on.

Leave the cannula alone, Fozzie. Good boy. 💚

A little tilt of the head and we’re all his 🧡

Pumba had a bit of bad luck, breaking his leg after a leap off the sofa. He’s being well looked after and giving us the sweetest curious head-tilts from his cosy blanket.

Look at those big dark eyes and that teddy-bear coat. It’s hard to believe this soft little face has been through the wars, but he’s a proper trooper and taking it all in his stride.

A useful reminder: small dogs can injure themselves jumping from furniture that seems perfectly safe to us. Little steps or ramps up to the sofa can save those delicate legs, especially in bouncy characters like Pumba.

Rest that leg, sweet Pumba. 💚

Dinner service and a spa treatment, all at once 🖤

George is with us being treated for hepatic lipidosis (a serious liver condition, often called fatty liver), where getting a cat eating again is a big part of the recovery. And George? He’s decided to be hand-fed while enjoying a gentle brush, like the pampered king he clearly is.

Swipe to catch the full pampering session. Sleek black coat, one regal green eye half-closed in bliss, staff at his beck and call. Living the dream, frankly.

Hepatic lipidosis often takes hold when a cat stops eating for a stretch, so if your cat goes off their food for more than a day or two, it’s worth having them seen. Cats can go downhill faster than you’d expect.

Enjoy the royal treatment, King George. 💚

High five for feeling better 🧡

Mango came in with a sore leg, and after a bit of care he’s clearly on the up. So much so that he’s celebrating with the most magnificent toe beans on display.

Look at this tiny ginger-and-white gentleman. Big dark eyes, little pink nose, one paw raised like he’s greeting his adoring public.

If your kitten is limping or favouring a leg, it’s worth having it checked, especially in little ones who love to leap before they look.

Paw beans out, worries gone. Off you bounce, Mango. 💚

This smile could clear a whole day’s worries 🩷

Pinkie came in with a case of the scoots (a bit of diarrhoea, loose tummy), but you’d never know it from that grin. She’s feeling much brighter and dishing out the happiest tongue-out smiles on the ward.

Those big amber eyes, that gorgeous merle coat, that little pink tongue. Quite possibly the cutest Frenchie girl we’ve ever had the pleasure of.

If your dog has ongoing runny tummy, especially with any low energy or going off their food, it’s worth having them checked before it takes too much out of them.

Keep smiling, sweet Pinkie. 💚

Investigating the lens, one step at a time 🌾

Trifle came in to have a grass seed removed, and while she was with us she took a keen interest in the camera. Swipe to watch her investigate the lens, one step at a time, until it’s just glorious golden snoot.

That silky Cocker coat and those big soft eyes are lovely, but honestly the boop-cam finale steals the show.

Grass seeds are sneaky things that love to burrow into ears, paws, and fur, especially on feathery-coated dogs like Trifle. After walks through long grass, have a quick check of the ears and between the toes to catch them early

Seed gone, snoot intact. Off you go, Trifle. 💚