Meet our Bravehearts!

It never ceases to amaze us just how brave some of our patients are.  Some pets make a remarkable recovery from a major operation or illness and some cope admirably with lifetime conditions.  And in all cases, they still manage to find the energy and enthusiasm to wag tails, purr, give kisses and reciprocate the love we all give them.  Over the next year we will be featuring our Bravehearts across the Pet Doctors group - below are their stories ...

 

PEBBLES - Braveheart of the Month - April 2012 - Ryde

Pebbles  was diagnosed with auto-immune haemolytic anaemia back in September.  Read Pebbles' story here ...

 

MONTY SCOTT - Braveheart of the Month - April 2012 - Newport

Monty is a long-standing patient of Pet Doctors Newport and has battled through several health scares and receives medication for multiple conditions but never complains - read his story here ...

BILL - Braveheart of the Month - March 2012 - Seaford

Bill has had to overcome a difficult recovery following surgery for lumps on his hind legs - read his story here ..

DYLAN - Braveheart of the Month - April 2012 - Woking

Dylan had a very nasty experience when he was attacked by another talk when out for a walk with his owner.  He sustained a nasty injury but has behaved impeccably throughout his ordeal - read his story here ...

FLASH - Braveheart of the Month - March 2012 - Rustington

Flash was brought into Rustington surgery as an emergency.  After a phone call from Flash's owner, staff suspected Flash could be suffering from Canine Acute Gastric Dilatation-volvulus - a very serious and potentially life-threatening condition.  Read Flash's story here ...

ALFIE BERRY - Braveheart of the Month - March 2012 - Guildford

Alfie is a 7 year old Labrador who loves golf balls. So much so, that he swallows them whole and has now needed two golf balls to be surgically removed from his stomach.  Read his story here!

 

GRACE MITCHELL - Braveheart of the Month - March 2012 - Rustington

Grace is a English Bull Terrier, and she is 2years 3months old. Grace has had her fair share of problems since she was a puppy.  Grace’s problems started in May 2010 when she was diagnosed with allergic dermatitis.  Grace must be one of the most unluckiest dogs in West Sussex - read her story here ...

 

BRUNO - Braveheart of the Month - March 2012 - Shirley

My name is Bruno (Bruno, The Fighter!!) and I have been given the award of Brave Heart of the month by Shirley Pet Doctors Team. My story started in February, when I’d been out on the tiles and got myself into a little bit of mischief living up to my name!!  Read more about Bruno's amazing story here ...

 

BERTIE LANGTON - Braveheart of the Month - February 2012 - Chandlers Ford

Bertie is a Shar Pei with a skin condition called Mucinosis. This is where the skin swells and produces bubbles of mucus on the surface. Bertie has suffered with this condition for many years but then in January, things got worse.  Read his story here ...

 

ARCHIE McBEAN - Braveheart of the Month - February 2012 - Guildford

Archie is a gorgeous Border Terrier who became very ill at the end of January and at one point it was touch and go as to whether or not he would survive.  Find out his story here ...

 

BESS SCOTT - Braveheart of the Month - January 2012 - Shalford

Bess Scott - a 3 month old German Shepherd puppy was so brave whilst having a miserable and painful couple of weeks as she was lame on her hind limbs and with a high temperature - read more about her story here ...

 

WELLINGTON DUDLEY - Braveheart of the Month - January 2012 - Newport

Wellington underwent 5 general anaesthetics since August 2011 following a serious injury to his leg and has impressed the Newport staff with his positive attitude and his waggy tail throughout - read more here ...

BOBBY WALLS - Braveheart of the Month - January 2012 - Seaford

Seaford are very proud of Bobby Walls who has undergone major ear surgery and has managed to keep his tail wagging throughout his ordeal.  It's a happy ending though - read more here ...

 

CINDERS HOLMES - Braveheart of the Month - January 2012 - Ely

This is the story of Cinders, a brave dog who wont let anything stop her living life to the full!  Find out more about her story here ...

BELLA BURTON - Braveheart of the Month - December 2011 - Ely

Bella was chosen by the Ely Team as their Braveheart for December, after she bit off more than she could chew!  Read about her story here ...

ANGEL RILEY - Braveheart of the Month - November 2011 - Guildford

Angel is a miniature schnauzer and is Guildford's only doggy patient who has diabetes. Read her story here ...