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A grateful dog owner has paid a glowing tribute to the team here at Willows who saved her young Labrador’s life. Pet owner Amanda Coleman, from Leicestershire, feared the worst throughout a dramatic four-month fight for life for three-year-old Poppy, which began when the young lab was speared in the neck by a stick. Incredibly,…

Our top team of highly-experienced Orthopaedic Specialists are proudly leading the way across the UK and Europe for Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery in dogs. We now boast an unrivalled service for Total Knee Replacement surgery, with Specialists Alexis Bilmont, Stephen Clarke and Toby Gemmill all recognised as certified TKR surgeons. Toby, who is managing…

A Student Vet Nurse (SVN) here at Willows has recently played a vital part in a major operation to cure a dog’s lameness. While SVN Emma Paul was not directly involved in the surgery to repair a damaged cranial cruciate ligament, her role was still essential to proceedings, as she used her sign language skills…

A romp in the park turned into a race to the vets after a young boxer dog swallowed a tennis ball which lodged dangerously in her stomach. Two-year-old Bonnie was rushed to us for emergency specialist treatment after swallowing a miniature tennis ball when playing with it on one of her daily walks. However, after…

Our expert team here at Willows ensured a family cat kept all of its nine lives by carrying out emergency surgery after we discovered the pet had ingested almost 50 hairbands. Berry, a two-year-old domestic shorthair, was referred to us when her owner reported the cat had been vomiting and retching. Our team took graphic…

A constantly collapsing canine has undergone emergency life-saving surgery here at Willows to cure his dangerously low heartbeat. Seven-year-old German Shepherd, Dexter, was suffering from a condition called Persistent Atrial Standstill (PAS), which was causing him to crash to the floor every few minutes, leaving his devoted owners fearing they might lose their beloved pet.…

A border terrier has undergone lifesaving surgery thanks to a multidisciplinary approach by the specialist-led team here at Willows. Four-year-old Henry was referred to us after his concerned owners reported his lack of energy and general lethargy, including not even being able to go out for his usual daily walks. Mark Dunning, head of internal…

A paralysed puppy that was suffering from a rare life-threatening condition has made a spectacular recovery after 11 days in intensive care and dedicated physiotherapy as part of a truly multidisciplinary approach here at Willows. Mylo, a two-month-old Sproodle, was admitted to us as an emergency case after becoming paralysed, which included losing the ability…

A dedicated pet owner has flown his dog 3,500 miles for a lifesaving heart operation carried out by the world-renowned cardiology team here at Willows. The pup’s battle for survival began when a routine health check in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), turned into a life-or-death drama after the vet’s examination discovered…

We’re reminding pet owners to be aware of the potential dangers to their animals this festive season. As you decorate your homes for the festive season, please be mindful of items that can present risks to pets, such as tinsel, sharp tree needles, glass baubles, low-lying fairy lights, mistletoe, Ivy, lilies and poinsettias. Please share…