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Vets4Pets Hastings, 599 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea, Hastings (2026)

20/06/2026

🐾 Senior Wellness Health checks🐾

Is your pet entering their golden years?

As our pets get older, subtle changes in their health can be easy to miss. That’s why we’ve introduced our Senior Wellness Check – designed to help identify potential health concerns early and keep your furry family members feeling their best.

This screening programme is designed for clinically healthy senior pets, helping us establish a health baseline and detect early changes before they become more significant concerns.

For just £85, your pet will receive:
✅ A full head-to-toe health check with one of our qualified nurses
✅ A blood test sent to an external laboratory to assess internal organ function
✅ Expert advice tailored to your pet’s individual needs

🐶 Dogs aged 6 years and over
🐱 Cats aged 10 years and over

Many age-related conditions develop gradually and can show very few signs at home. Regular wellness checks give us the opportunity to spot changes early, often before your pet becomes unwell.

After all, our pets spend their lives looking after us with unconditional love – now it’s our turn to look after them. ❤️

📞 To book your pet’s Senior Wellness Check, give us a call or send us a message.

👇 We’d love to hear from you! Tell us the age of your senior pet in the comments and share a photo of them enjoying their golden years.

19/06/2026

🌟 Pet of the Week: Bentley 🌟

This handsome boy is Bentley, our Pet of the Week! 🐾

A couple of weeks ago, Bentley wasn’t feeling himself and was brought to see us after becoming lethargic and experiencing repeated vomiting. After investigations, it was discovered that he had eaten a corn on the cob, which had become lodged in his digestive tract and caused a foreign body blockage.

Foreign body obstructions are unfortunately a common emergency in dogs, especially those who like to sample things they shouldn’t! Items such as corn cobs, toys, socks, bones, stones, and pieces of clothing can become stuck in the stomach or intestines, preventing food and fluids from passing normally.

Signs of a possible foreign body can include:
🔹 Vomiting
🔹 Loss of appetite
🔹 Lethargy
🔹 Abdominal pain
🔹 Diarrhoea or difficulty passing stools

If left untreated, blockages can become very serious and may even be life-threatening. If you suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t, it’s always best to seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.

We’re delighted to report that Bentley received the treatment he needed and has made a full recovery. 💙 He is now back to his normal loving, playful self and keeping his family entertained once again!

Well done, Bentley—you are the sweetest boy, and we’re so pleased to see you feeling better. 🐶✨

18/06/2026

🍰 A Sweet Thank You 🍰

We would like to say a huge thank you to one of our wonderful clients, who regularly brightens our day by bringing in delicious homemade treats for the team. Your kindness and generosity are always appreciated, and the goodies never last very long once they reach the staff room! 😊

It’s thoughtful gestures like these that help keep our spirits high during busy days, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support we receive from our fantastic clients.

Not only does she spoil us with her baking, but she also does an amazing job supporting K-9 Rescue Remedy through charity auctions, where her beautiful cakes and baked treats are often available to bid on. So if you’re looking for something delicious while supporting a fantastic cause, keep an eye out for their upcoming auctions! 🐾❤️

Thank you again for your continued kindness and support—it really does mean the world to our team.

18/06/2026

🐾 Friday’s Brave Patients 🐾

Last Friday, Moira and Rose visited us for their spay procedures, and we’re delighted to report that both girls did brilliantly! 💜

While Moira seemed more than happy to soak up all the cuddles and attention from our team, Rose took a little longer to decide we were worthy of her trust. 😊 After some gentle reassurance (and a few extra fusses), she soon softened up and showed us her sweeter side.

Spaying is an important procedure that helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and can provide several long-term health benefits, including reducing the risk of certain reproductive diseases. Our team works hard to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care, along with plenty of comfort and compassion throughout their stay.

Both girls recovered well and were soon on their way home to continue their healing with their families. Well done, Moira and Rose—you were stars! ⭐

We hope you’re both enjoying lots of rest, treats, and cuddles at home. 🐶🐱💕

16/06/2026

🐾 Meet the Team – Nicki 🐾

Say hello to our wonderful receptionist, Nicki!

Before joining the team at Vets4Pets Hastings, Nicki lived in Maidenhead, Berkshire, where she managed a pet shop for several years. With a passion for both people and animals, she loves that her role allows her to combine the two every day – whether she’s welcoming clients, sharing a friendly chat, or helping make pets feel at ease.

Nicki is a huge animal lover, especially when it comes to cats! At home, she’s kept busy by her cat, Oreo, who is the star of countless photos (and even has her own Instagram page!), and Sid, her fascinating Giant African Land Snail. Not forgetting the newest addition to her family, she may not have furrow paws but her little daughter, Olivia is keeping her very busy these days!

When she’s not at work, you’ll often find Nicki following football. She’s a dedicated Brighton supporter and enjoys visiting the Amex Stadium whenever she gets the chance.

Be sure to say hello to Nicki when you visit the practice – she’ll always be happy to meet you and your furry family members! 💙

15/06/2026

Dog Arthritis 🐕

Arthritis is a common, progressive condition—not just “old age.”

It causes inflammation and pain in the joints, affecting mobility and quality of life.

🚩 Signs include:
• Stiffness (especially after rest)
• Slowing down on walks
• Difficulty jumping or climbing stairs
• Behaviour changes (irritability, withdrawal)

💛 Management may include weight control, pain relief, joint supplements, and lifestyle adjustments.

12/06/2026

👋💙 Bye Arda! 💙👋

Today we say goodbye to our fantastic vet, Arda, as he leaves us to join a new practice.

Since graduating in 2023 after studying in Turkey and Poland, Arda moved straight to the UK and quickly became a valued member of our team. Growing up surrounded by pets, he always knew he wanted to dedicate his career to companion animals, and that passion has shone through in everything he does.

Arda has always gone above and beyond to ensure both our clients and their beloved pets receive the very best care and service. His kindness, dedication, and genuine love for animals have made a lasting impression on everyone who has worked with him.

We would like to thank Arda for all of his hard work, commitment, and friendship during his time with us. While we will miss him greatly, we are excited for this next chapter in his career and wish him every success and happiness in the future.

Good luck, Arda – and don’t forget to come back and visit us!
💙🩵

10/06/2026

🐾 Flea & Tick Awareness 🐾

As the weather gets warmer, fleas and ticks become more active, putting our pets at greater risk of irritation, discomfort, and disease.

🔍 Did you know?
• A single flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day!
• Fleas can cause severe itching, skin infections, and allergic reactions.
• Ticks can transmit serious diseases to both pets and people.
• Even pets that spend most of their time indoors can pick up fleas.

🐶🐱 Prevention is always better than treatment. Keeping your pet up to date with their flea and tick protection is the best way to protect them from unwanted parasites and the problems they can cause.

Signs your pet may have fleas or ticks include:
✔️ Excessive scratching or biting at their skin
✔️ Hair loss or irritated skin
✔️ Small black specks ("flea dirt") in their coat
✔️ Visible ticks attached to the skin

If you're unsure whether your pet is protected, or if you'd like advice on the most suitable flea and tick treatment for your dog or cat, our team is happy to help.

📞 Contact the practice to discuss parasite prevention and keep your pets happy, healthy, and itch-free this season!

🐾 Protect. Prevent. Peace of mind. 🐾

09/06/2026

🐾 Meet the Team – Emma🐾

We’d like to introduce one of the newer faces at the practice, Emma, who joined our team a few months ago and has already become a valued part of our practice family as a Veterinary Care Assistant 💙

Emma has spent her life surrounded by animals, having grown up on a family farm caring for a wide variety of species including horses, cows, pigs, sheep, turkeys, chickens and ducks. Her passion for animal care continued into her career, where she previously worked as a yard assistant on a competition yard, looking after horses of all ages and abilities 🐎🤍

When she’s not at work, you’ll usually find Emma out on adventures with Lola, her beautiful spaniel and self-confessed “bestest mate” 🐶, or caring for her two much-loved retired ponies 🐎🐾

Emma is always ready with a smile, happy to lend a helping hand, and goes above and beyond to support both our clients and their pets every day. Her kindness, enthusiasm and strong work ethic have made her a wonderful addition to the team, and we feel incredibly lucky to have her with us🤍

If you see Emma around the practice, be sure to say hello! 👋🐾we’re so pleased she is part of our team.

07/06/2026

🌟🐾 Pet of the Week: Murphy! 🐾🌟
This week's Pet of the Week is the wonderful Murphy! 💙
Murphy is a regular visitor to the practice and is always a pleasure to see. This week, he came in for an appointment with one of our nurses to receive his Librela injection.
Librela is a monthly treatment designed to help dogs suffering from osteoarthritis pain. It works by targeting the pain associated with arthritis, helping dogs stay more comfortable, mobile, and able to enjoy their day-to-day activities.

As always, Murphy was an absolute star during his visit and made sure to collect plenty of fuss and attention from the team. Of course, no appointment would be complete without a tasty treat or two—although in Murphy's case, "a treat or two" is never quite enough! 🍪😋 Murphy is completely cookie-obsessed and can always be relied upon to sniff out where the biscuit stash is hidden. The team know that a pocket full of cookies is the quickest way to win Murphy's heart!

We're always delighted to see this handsome boy and look forward to welcoming him back for his next visit—preferably with plenty of cookies ready and waiting. 🍪🐶💙

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."

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

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