Animal Ambulance & Rescue

10/06/2026

🐾 One of Our Busiest Days in Recent Weeks 🐾

Yesterday and into the early hours of this morning, our teams were kept exceptionally busy, with two ambulances covering back to back emergency veterinary transfers, making it one of the busiest days we have experienced in the last week.

Our first call saw one of our Veterinary Nurse Teams transfer a critically unwell canine patient from Medivet Beckenham to the Royal Veterinary College for advanced specialist treatment.

The patient was suffering from severe chronic gastrointestinal disease, significant weight loss, anaemia, low blood pressure, and suspected septic shock. Due to the complexity of the case and the need for continuous monitoring and advanced supportive care during transport, our Veterinary Nurse Team ensured the patient received the highest level of care throughout the journey to the referral hospital.

Meanwhile, our second ambulance was tasked with an emergency transfer in Wi******er involving a dog recovering from recent surgery for Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV), commonly known as “bloat.”

GDV is a life threatening condition where the stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, restricting blood flow to vital organs and causing rapid deterioration. Emergency surgery is required to correct the twist, but the recovery period remains critical due to the risks of shock, cardiac arrhythmias, infection, and other post-operative complications.

Our Veterinary Team provided continuous monitoring and nursing care throughout the transfer, ensuring the patient remained stable and comfortable while being transported for ongoing specialist treatment.

These cases highlight the vital role that specialist veterinary transport services play in supporting both veterinary practices and pet owners when patients require advanced care away from their primary hospital.

A massive thank you to all of our team members for their hard work, professionalism, teamwork, and dedication throughout a demanding day and night of operations. We are incredibly proud of the commitment shown by every member of staff involved in ensuring these patients received the care they needed when it mattered most.

We would also like to thank the referring and receiving veterinary teams for their excellent communication and collaboration throughout all cases.

We wish both patients a smooth recovery and send our best wishes to their families. 🐾

06/06/2026

Yesterday, our vet led team carried out the transfer of an oxygen dependent dog from Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists to the client’s home. Once there, we thoroughly checked the set of the home oxygen and equipment to ensure everything was working correctly and that the patient could continue receiving the care and support needed in a familiar environment.

Our service goes beyond transfers between veterinary practices and referral centres. We are also able to support patients returning home, helping to provide a safe and seamless transition of care for both pets and their owners.

05/06/2026

Would You Know If Your Pet Was Unwell?

Our pets can’t tell us when something is wrong, so recognising the early warning signs can make all the difference.

Signs your pet may be unwell include:

• Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
• Excessive panting when not exercising
• Collapse or weakness
• Pale, blue, or grey gums
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Lethargy or unusual behaviour
• Difficulty standing or walking
• Seizures
• Unresponsiveness

If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinary practice as soon as possible. Early intervention can often prevent a condition from becoming an emergency.

What if your pet stops breathing or has no heartbeat?

Pet CPR can help buy valuable time while you seek emergency veterinary care.

Basic Pet CPR Steps:

• Check for breathing and a heartbeat.
• Ensure the airway is clear.
• Give rescue breaths by sealing your mouth over their nose and breathing gently.
• Perform chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute.
• Continue cycles of 30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths until veterinary help is available.

CPR should only be performed if your pet is unconscious and not breathing normally. It is not a substitute for emergency veterinary treatment and should be followed by immediate transport to a veterinary professional.

At Animal Ambulance & Rescue, we understand how frightening pet emergencies can be. Knowing the signs of illness and having a basic understanding of CPR could help save a life while professional help is on the way.

Have you ever had to deal with a pet emergency? Share your experience below to help other pet owners learn.

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31/05/2026

🐾 Why do we ask veterinary practices to call us directly for referral transfers? 🐾

We ask practices to contact us directly when arranging referral transfers so we can gather the relevant clinical information and ensure the patient receives the most appropriate level of care during transport.

Our dedicated team includes Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, and Veterinary Care Assistants, allowing us to tailor each transfer to the patient’s individual needs. We also provide our own clinical transport team, so there is no need for practice staff to accompany us during the transfer.

Depending on the clinical requirements, the team attending may include:

🚑 VCA driver with a Veterinary Nurse attending the patient
🚑 VCA driver with a Veterinary Surgeon attending the patient
🚑 Veterinary Nurse driver with a Veterinary Surgeon attending the patient

For routine or stable monitored transfers, a single trained team member may be appropriate.

When arranging an animal ambulance, it’s important to remember that patient care continues throughout the journey. By understanding the patient’s condition before transport, we can ensure the right team and equipment are available to support a safe and seamless transfer to the receiving hospital.

Animal Ambulance & Rescue

🌐 www.animal-ambulance.org
📞 07761 242273

28/05/2026

We have put all the equipment away after a very long transfer, it’s now time for a deep clean for this messy ambulance.

28/05/2026

For any of our followers in the Marlow area. A very unfortunate thing to happen.

We have no further details other then to share this post.

CALLING ALL LOCALS (MARLOW): PLEASE HELP + SHARE

Hamza escaped while with his carers in The Ralph's car park (Globe Business Park) this morning, Thursday 28th May, before coming in for an appointment. Searches so far have been unsuccessful.

If you are in Marlow PLEASE be vigilant: keep an eye out for a black cat with some fur missing above one eye, and CALL US to let us know of any sightings.

Hamza lives with his carers in London so the local area is completely unfamiliar to him, and so we are urgently relying on local sightings.

How you can help:
SHARE THIS POST, and CALL 01628 308330 with any information that may help.

28/05/2026

We received a call from a lovely family who came across this little fawn alone on a country road surrounded by high banks, with no mum in sight.

Wanting to make sure the baby was safe they contacted us for help.

We safely transported the fawn to The Joanna Wildlife Hospital where they will continue providing the specialised care and support needed.

A huge thank you to the family for caring enough to stop, seek advice, and help give this little one the best chance possible. 🙏

Please remember if you find wildlife alone, it’s always best to seek professional advice before intervening, as mums are often nearby. Every situation is different, and trained wildlife carers can guide you on the safest next steps.

Wishing this precious little one a smooth recovery. 💚

25/05/2026

One of our ambulances is currently at Goddard Vet Group and then off to east London for an emergency transfer.

On a side note please please please don’t walk dogs in this heat, we have seen at least 8 people doing this in the space of 45 minutes.

25/05/2026

At Animal Ambulance & Rescue, our veterinary ambulances are designed with patient comfort and safety in mind because pets deserve the same level of care during transport as they receive in practice. 🐾🚑

Our ambulances are fully temperature controlled throughout both the passenger area and animal transport cages, helping to keep patients stable and comfortable during every journey.

Whether your practice has:
• A critical care transfer
• An emergency referral
• A specialist appointment transfer
• Or a patient needing monitored transportation

our experienced team is ready to assist with safe, professional veterinary transport when it matters most.

📞 Supporting veterinary practices with reliable animal ambulance services and compassionate patient care.

www.animal-ambulance.org

25/05/2026