Bicester Vets

Bicester Vets Bicester Vets is a modern, friendly Vet practice providing quality care for Dogs, Cats & other small
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At Bicester Vets we pride ourselves on caring for your pets as we would care for our own. We have long opening hours for your convenience & provide our own 24 hour emergency vet should you require assistance out of hours. What's more the service is conveniently based at our own practice so there's no need to drive to an unfamiliar Emergency Centre. We also have 24 hour on-site nursing care as standard for our hospitalised patients.

❄️ We talk a lot about the risks of hyperthermia and heatstroke in the summer months - but did you know our pets can suf...
07/12/2024

❄️ We talk a lot about the risks of hyperthermia and heatstroke in the summer months - but did you know our pets can suffer from hypothermia, too?

Hypothermia is when the body temperature drops dangerously low. This can be caused by:
> Being in a cold environment
> Getting wet and not being dried properly on a cold day
> Certain illnesses
> Blood loss

Symptoms of hypothermia include:
> Shivering
> Appearing drowsy/lethargic
> Pale gums
> Becoming unconscious/collapsed, which can lead to coma

Remember - if your pet is at increased risk of hypothermia (very young/old, small, thin-coated or poorly in any way), take precautions such as coats for walks, extra bedding and heat pads if required. Never leave your pet out in the cold, especially without shelter from the elements - always ensure they have somewhere safe and warm to retreat to!

06/12/2024

Our Annual Christmas Party 🎉🎄

What a night we had! Our team kicked off the festive period enjoying a fabulous evening. It was wonderful to have all the team together. We also had an extra celebration as we bid farewell to our vet, Elliot, who is leaving us for new pastures. We wish him the best of luck for his future and are sure you will all join us in thanking him for his hard work in looking after many of the pets of Bicester!

It is safe to say we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. With so much to celebrate after a pivotal year of growing and refurbishing our practice, some of us really got into the festive spirit by the end of the evening!

We hope you enjoy a little insight into our Christmas party ✨

06/12/2024

Ready for some winter walks? We love this time of year - preferably, cold and dry, rather than wet and windy! As you’re venturing out with your canine companions, here are our top tips for safe dog walking this season…

Be safe, be seen! Make sure both you and your dog are wearing reflective clothing - for dogs, this can be as simple as a reflective lead or collar, and you can even get a flashing light for their collar.
Be prepared! Don’t forget to take your torch when you leave home - the dark nights set in quickly!

Be sure about where you’re walking! Only walk your dog in safe places - avoid frozen bodies of water, or if you can’t, keep your pooch on a lead so they can’t wander out onto the ice.

What else would you add to this list?

04/12/2024

Cat owners - are you aware of the dangers of antifreeze poisoning?
Even the smallest amount can cause kidney failure and prove to be fatal, but this sweet-tasting liquid can be accidentally ingested - particularly if your feline friend has innocently wandered through a spill and then cleaned their paws.

Signs of antifreeze poisoning to look out for include:
⚠️Vomiting
⚠️Depression/lethargy
⚠️Appearing uncoordinated
⚠️Difficulty breathing
⚠️Fits

Antifreeze poisoning is an emergency, so if you think your cat has been in contact with antifreeze, call us/your vet immediately.

Check out our top tips for keeping your pet protected for a safe winter season!

💙🎄Remember to SHARE your winter pet photos to feature in our annual Christmas video 💙🎄We have had so many wonderful pet ...
02/12/2024

💙🎄Remember to SHARE your winter pet photos to feature in our annual Christmas video 💙🎄

We have had so many wonderful pet photos so far! We have loved looking through them and seeing so many of our patients.

Remember to post your pet photo in the comments below (or in our original post) and they will be included in our annual video!
A special thanks once again to Luigi, Rodney, and Stanley, who appeared in last year's video and made the perfect models for this post 🌟

📅The deadline for photos will be Friday 6th December.

As the weather changes, ensuring our small furries are warm and dry can be a challenge, especially during stormy weather...
30/11/2024

As the weather changes, ensuring our small furries are warm and dry can be a challenge, especially during stormy weather.

Here are the most important aspects when it comes to winter-proofing their home:

⛈️ Protection: For protection from the elements, ensure the roof is waterproof and the walls are damp-proof. Tarpaulin can also protect from rain, hail, wind and snow. During strong winds, if it’s not possible to bring their hutch inside, you may like to turn it away from the gusts. Their home should also always be raised off the ground to protect from water damage.

❄️ Insulation: Small furries will need extra insulation during the winter. You can use hay/straw and also consider moving their hutch inside (ideally into a ventilated shed or car-free garage).

🥕 Food and water: Regularly check your pet's food and water source, as it can easily become frozen. They may also require dietary changes due to fewer foraging opportunities; extra hay and greens will help keep their gut healthy and help them stay warm.

🐇 Room to move: Small furries still need to exercise to keep warm and exhibit natural behaviour. Ensure they have the space to do this should their hutch move to a warmer space.

If you love the site of a beautiful seasonal poinsettia on the table or maybe mistletoe hung in your home, this post is ...
29/11/2024

If you love the site of a beautiful seasonal poinsettia on the table or maybe mistletoe hung in your home, this post is for you!

Many of our winter favourites are unfortunately toxic to our pets. It is important to be aware of the key seasonal plants as for most, it isn’t the plant which is a danger; their leaves, bulbs, berries and stems are all poisonous too.

If you are displaying these in your homes, be sure they are out of reach of pets. It is also worth being mindful of those that may sprout in surrounding gardens or fields where our pets may come into contact:

🎄Poinsettia
🎄Mistletoe
🎄Ivy
🎄Holly
🎄Snowdrops
…are the most common.

Keep your eyes peeled for these festive favourites and if you are concerned that your pet has eaten any foliage, do not hesitate to get in touch as sadly, it could prove fatal.

Remember, we have a poisons guide on our website which can help pet owners decide if their pet needs to be seen by a vet, should you have any concerns.

28/11/2024

CASE STUDY 🩺

(Warning - the video contains images of Andromeda's surgery)

This beautiful girl is Andromeda 💕

Andromeda is a lovely, sweet, six-year-old ferret, who won over all the team with her delightful personality. She came to us six weeks ago having suddenly collapsed. She was very weak, almost seizuring, and was found to have very low blood glucose.

We stabilised Andromeda, and after investigations, found that she had an insulinoma (a tumour of the pancreas which causes too much insulin to be released). This condition isn't uncommon in ferrets. She received medication and then underwent surgery to remove part of her pancreas.

The surgery was delicate, but she recovered well and her owner says she is acting like a two-year-old again, running around and playing with her toys! Whilst it may not cure her condition forever, it has given her her life back, without the need for medication.

We're sure you'll all join us in wishing this gorgeous girl a continued recovery and we'd like to thank her owners for letting us share her story ♥️

27/11/2024

With the busy festive season approaching, it can sometimes feel overwhelming when you notice something isn’t quite right with your pet. You may wonder how urgently they need to be seen.

If you are unsure, remember that we have an interactive symptom checker and poisons guide on our website. This can help you decide the best course of action for your pet. The best bit? It is completely free of charge!

Head on over to bicestervets.co.uk and be sure to share this resource with other pet owners to help our pets make it through the holidays without any unforeseen trips to see us.

25/11/2024

CASE STUDY 🩺

This handsome chap is Cecil ♥️

Cecil is a very happy Pug, but he came to us a few months ago with a cough that wouldn't go away. We x-rayed Cecil and took samples from his lungs which showed he had lungworm, as well as a secondary pneumonia. He was successfully treated and a month later, was feeling much better and was back to his usual, happy self - as you can see from the video!

Lungworm is a parasite that can be fatal if left untreated. Dogs can get lungworm by eating larvae found in infected slugs, snails and frogs - the larvae then grow inside the dog, moving through their body to live in their heart and blood vessels. Sometimes, dogs are infected purely by picking up a toy left outside or drinking from a water bowl that an infected slug has crawled across.

Signs of lungworm include:

❗Coughing
❗Breathing problems
❗Reluctance to exercise
❗Going off food
❗Vomiting and diarrhoea
❗Weight loss
❗Bleeding more than usual from minor injuries, such as cuts

Regular routine preventative treatment can help keep your pet protected - speak to our team for a parasite regime specific to your pet! And don't forget - as a member of the Bicester Vets Healthy Pets Club, lungworm treatment is included. Find out more on our website or speak to our team.

Thank you so much to Cecil's owners for letting us share his story. We're so glad this lovely boy is back to full health! ♥️

This was such a wonderful review to read in light of our new refurbishments 💙Our clients have been very patient over the...
25/11/2024

This was such a wonderful review to read in light of our new refurbishments 💙

Our clients have been very patient over the past few months whilst we have undertaken extensive work to our practice. One of our first improvements was to create separate cat and dog waiting areas to cater to their individual needs. We're thrilled to see first-hand what impact it is having on our pet patients.

As always, thank you to those who take the time to feedback on their experiences with such kind words. It not only helps us but also other local pet owners looking for a vet they can trust with their furry family members.

🏡 Whilst it is preferable for us to examine your pet at our clinic, where we have a full range of diagnostic tools, we a...
22/11/2024

🏡 Whilst it is preferable for us to examine your pet at our clinic, where we have a full range of diagnostic tools, we appreciate that there are certain situations where a home visit may work better for you and your pet.

Perhaps you have difficulty transporting your pet for routine visits. Maybe your pet is extremely nervous. Or you would rather say goodbye to your pet in the comfort of their own home. In certain situations, our team can come to you on request.

To find out more, visit our website or chat with our team.

21/11/2024

Stray Dog 📢

We have a working cocker spaniel in our care which was found just outside Heyford Park.

For more information, please contact the practice directly.

Thank you

❄️ Cold crisp frosty walks are one of the winter joys with our pets! With the poor weather and shorter daylight hours, h...
20/11/2024

❄️ Cold crisp frosty walks are one of the winter joys with our pets! With the poor weather and shorter daylight hours, however, we need to take extra precautions to keep our pets safe.

Here are our top 4 tips!
1. Reflective clothing or visibility accessories: Whether you are road walking or field walking, reflective clothing can help you and your pets be seen. Light-up collars are also very popular and a cost-effective way of ensuring your pet is visible to you and passing traffic.
2. Wipe those paws: In the depths of winter, grit and snow can become trapped in paws and be very uncomfortable, so give them a wipe! Grit and salt from the spreaders can also be toxic if ingested, which often happens when pets clean their paws by licking, so if possible, a rinse will wash away any debris.
3. Frozen water sources: Very cold water or falling through ice can be fatal for pets as they can go into shock very quickly and it's difficult for us to rescue them - so keep pets on leads or avoid water sources altogether.
4. Wrap up warm: Vulnerable pets (thin coat, underweight, very young or elderly) may require an extra layer in the very cold weather, especially when it’s wet. They may also appreciate shorter more frequent walks rather than one longer one.

Above all, enjoy the change in season! The majority of pets will still like to get out for a sniff regardless of the forecast.

💧⛈️ If you find your dog walks are becoming shorter and your pet is showing signs of being bored, these tips are for you...
18/11/2024

💧⛈️ If you find your dog walks are becoming shorter and your pet is showing signs of being bored, these tips are for you!

With shorter daylight hours, stormy weather and muddier routes, our pets often spend less time outdoors exhibiting natural behaviours. There are plenty of other ways we can enrich their lives indoors in the same way (and can also be a great way of tiring them out!).

💡 Puzzle feeders: Using puzzle feeders can help pets use problem-solving skills and mental energy to feel the satisfaction of finding a treat at the end. There are plenty on the market and many can be created at home, too. They can also be used as a foraging tool - maybe try putting your pet's breakfast or dinner in them!

💡 Home games: Something as simple as a game of hide and seek or tug of war can be fun and also, reinforce key behaviours. It can bond your pet to you, improving their recall.

💡TV time: Yes, really! Dogs enjoy certain television programmes, so maybe spend some time finding what they enjoy.

💡Training: Even 10 minutes of training a day can be enough to tire out your pooch. Choose a trick and get teaching!

Meet Jess!Jess is one of the newest members of our veterinary team. She graduated from the University of Surrey in July ...
16/11/2024

Meet Jess!

Jess is one of the newest members of our veterinary team. She graduated from the University of Surrey in July of this year and joined us at Bicester Vets shortly after.

Before training to become a vet, Jess worked in the veterinary industry for many years, having originally trained as a veterinary nurse! It is safe to say she is a huge asset to our team.

We love how Jess’ ambition continued to grow and whilst she loves all aspects of her job, she is looking forward to exploring where her particular interests lie.

Knowing the signs of diabetes in pets could save their life! It can affect both cats and dogs and is more common than yo...
14/11/2024

Knowing the signs of diabetes in pets could save their life! It can affect both cats and dogs and is more common than you think.

Diabetes is caused by an insufficient production of insulin, a hormone which controls blood glucose levels. Without it, the body is unable to use the excess glucose which over time can be fatal.

Whilst it is more common in overweight and older pets, some breeds are more predisposed. If your pet is diagnosed with diabetes, we are here to support you to manage your pet's condition at home so they can live as normal a life as possible.

If you have any concerns that your pet may be showing these signs, get in touch with our team today. Diabetes can be diagnosed from a simple blood test which could just save their life!

13/11/2024

- Update: Owner found -

Sadly, we’ve had a deceased cat brought into the practice today. Black, entire male domestic short hair with no microchip, around 5-6 years old. He was found near Bicester Golf & Spa Hotel.

Please call the practice if you believe this could be your cat. Many thanks.

Address

Victoria Road
Bicester
OX266PJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+441869252077

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