Merlin's owner was struggling to afford surgery to have a mass removed. Thankfully we were able to operate at a cost they could afford.
This is Merlin, a ten-year-old cat. Merlin had a mass growing on his right flank; it had become infected, he was eating less and generally feeling under the weather.
Merlin’s owner, concerned about the mass and his health, had taken Merlin to two other vet practices but was struggling with the costs quoted for the mass removal. With Animal Trust, the operation to remove the mass was a more affordable price for Merlin's owner.
Merlin had the mass removed with vet Krzysztof at Animal Trust Vets Ashton, and has been back for his post-op check to have his stitches removed. There were no complications, and Merlin is feeling much better, thankfully.
This is Merlin with student nurse Olivia, when we came in to have his stitches removed.
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Animal Trust Vets Ashton
Animal Trust Ashton-under-Lyne is a general care veterinary clinic in Greater Manchester, focused on providing affordable, high-quality care for pets. The practice offers a wide range of services, including consultations, vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, and preventative healthcare, helping owners access veterinary advice without upfront financial barriers.
The clinic is equipped with modern diagnostic facilities such as X-rays, ultrasound and an on-site laboratory, allowing many conditions to be diagnosed and treated efficiently in one place. The experienced veterinary team manages both routine cases and more complex medical and surgical conditions, including orthopaedic procedures.
As part of the wider Animal Trust network, the Ashton clinic has direct access to 24/7 emergency and referral hospitals, including Animal Trust Vets Bolton, ensuring pets can receive advanced care, overnight monitoring, and specialist treatment when needed. This provides strong continuity of care across all stages of treatment.
Conveniently located in Ashton-under-Lyne, the practice serves pet owners across Greater Manchester, combining accessible pricing with compassionate, patient-focused veterinary care.