Eden Vets October Newsletter
Our pets and Autumn
Autumn is here and with that the falling of the leaves, acorns and conkers. Conkers & acorns are dangerous for dogs.
Please try to prevent your dog from eating conkers or acorns this autumn. Both can cause gastrointestinal upsets (vomiting and diarrhoea) and can be fatal if eaten in large quantities. Due to their size and shape, there’s also high risk of obstruction, where they get stuck in the oesophagus or intestines.
October is also National Eye Health awareness month
As part of national ‘Eye Awareness Month’ and with the recent launch of our NEW ophthalmology service over the next few weeks we will be raising awareness about common eye conditions your pets may suffer from.
Please follow our Facebook page for more information about your dog’s eye health
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If you wish to see Lucy, our ophthalmologist please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of our team.
Meet a member of the Eden Vets team:
Dr. Humberto Abreu
Veterinary Surgeon DVM, CertAVP (GSAS) MRCVS
RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
As part of our internal referral service at Eden Vets we are please to welcome Humberto (or Bert) as he likes to be called to the team.
Dr. Humberto Abreu graduated from the University of Porto, Portugal, in 2004. He spent the first eight years of his career practicing in his home country before relocating to the UK to further develop his expertise in small animal surgery.
During his time in the UK, Dr. Abreu worked in a busy small animal referral hospital in Scotland under the mentorship of experienced surgical specialists, where he earned his RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery (CertSAS). He subsequently held clinical roles in several leading orthopaedic referral centres across the UK, honing his skills in both orthopaedic and neurosurgery.
In August 2025, Dr. Abreu joined Eden Vet Referrals. His clinical interests focus on stifle pathology and fracture management, though he is experienced in all aspects of orthopaedic and neurosurgical cases. Dr. Abreu is known for his calm, compassionate approach and commitment to delivering high standards of care to both patients and their owners.
Pet Insurance – Pet Proactive Exclusive to Eden Registered Clients.
As vets, we see pet insurance as a means for pet owners to budget for the unexpected, and if worst happens, it enables our vets to carry out the most effective treatment, increasing the likelihood of recovery and a better quality of life for your pet.
At Eden Vets we partner with Pet Proactive to provide a new approach to pet insurance for dogs and cats which directly benefits Eden Vets clients.
They have a no obligation price checker for new policies and switch checker for those looking to switch their pet insurance policy to a new provider.
Eden Vets highlight of the month…
You Are Invited…
We are really excited to announce we will be holding an Open day at Eden vets on Saturday 18th October.
This is your chance to see behind the scenes and meet members of our team to discuss our services here at Eden.
We will have a host of stalls and activities throughout the day from 10am to 3pm.
Bring all the Family and feel free to share with friends, everyone is welcome.
Pet Blood Donation Sessions
Last week we hosted our 4th Pet Blood Bank donating session here at Eden.
We had such a fantastic turn out.
We would like to thank you all so much for the ongoing support with this amazing cause.
Behind the Scenes
Follow our new feature and take a peek behind the scenes at Eden Vets
Family Room
A Gentle Goodbye, in a Space Designed for Peace. Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult moments we face as animal lovers. At Eden, we understand how important it is to do this with dignity, calmness, and compassion.
That’s why we’ve created a dedicated Family Room
• A private, peaceful space designed specifically for end-of-life care.
• Calm environment
• No time pressure
• Soft lighting and comfortable seating
• A quiet place to say goodbye, your way
We believe every pet deserves a gentle farewell, and every family deserves the time and space to be present without feeling rushed.
If you’d like to talk to us in advance about what to expect or how we can support you, please don’t hesitate to call. We’re here for you — every step of the way.
Eden Vets Star Patient of the Month – Our star patient this month is the beautiful Keith
This is Keith. He was referred to our feline medicine team after swallowing a needle and thread. The needle posed a risk of damaging his small intestines if it passed through and the referring vet wanted it to be removed via gastroscopy (passing a camera in to stomach) to avoid a possible surgery.
Fortunately, our feline vet, Laura, was able to remove the needle and thread and Keith could return home later the same evening.
He was a very brave and lucky boy!
