Quantock Veterinary Hospital

Quantock Veterinary Hospital Quantock Veterinary Hospital based in Bridgwater, Somerset, offers outstanding standards of general
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Quantock Veterinary Hospital based in Bridgwater, Somerset, offers outstanding standards of general practice care for all small animals - dogs and cats, rabbits and other small mammals, reptiles and domestic birds - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So even when our official hours say 'Closed', we're always available for Emergencies. Top quality diagnostic and treatment facilities for general car

e, more complex cases and emergencies have ensured our RCVS 'Small Animal Veterinary Hospital' accreditation - the very highest standard achievable.

21/09/2024

Usually we are posting about lost animals but this time we have had a walking stick left in our reception room! If you think this maybe yours please get in contact. We have it stored safe for now

20/09/2024

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This morning a member of public found a cat that had sadly passed away on the road on Jade Close in Kingsdown Bridgwater. She is a black and white, short-haired, adult, female. She has a collar but no ID chip. We are trying to inform her family. If she could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

19/09/2024

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We have had a stray tortoise handed in to us, found on school field at Westover in Bridgwater. He has a microchip but we are unable to obtain the owner information from it. Please call us on 01278 450080 if you could be his owner. Please note comments and messages are not monitored, you must call the above number to speak with us.

18/09/2024

Dear clients, please be aware that from 1100 - 1300 today our doors will be closed for internal training. If between these hours you need urgent assistance, please ring the doorbell. Otherwise it is business as usual from 1300. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Senior Saturday: Pretty Poppy, at 13 years old, still loves the outdoor life, searching the hedges for anything to hunt....
14/09/2024

Senior Saturday:

Pretty Poppy, at 13 years old, still loves the outdoor life, searching the hedges for anything to hunt. Sadly, something got her back this time: she came to the surgery with a sore tail after being bitten on the bottom! Here she is having been signed off at her last appointment, showing off the fancy haircut at the base of her tail!

Wellness Wednesday:As cats get older and arthritis sets in it can be hard for them to get in and out of the litter tray,...
11/09/2024

Wellness Wednesday:

As cats get older and arthritis sets in it can be hard for them to get in and out of the litter tray, leading to accidents in the house. Cutting a low access in one side of the tray will help them massively!

09/09/2024

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Yesterday day time a member of public brought a young kittens in to us. They were found scrubland, Richards highbridge tips. If this could be your kitten please call us on 01278 450080. Please note Facebook messages and comments are not monitored, therefore the only way to contact us is via telephone if this may be your kitten.

09/09/2024

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Yesterday day time a member of public brought two kittens into us. They were found in Hamp park in Bridgwater. If these could be your kittens please call us on 01278 450080. Please note Facebook messages and comments are not monitored, therefore the only way to contact us is via telephone if these may be your kittens.

Senior Saturday:Great granny River may not seem like a senior but at 10 years old she is reaching the top end for life e...
07/09/2024

Senior Saturday:
Great granny River may not seem like a senior but at 10 years old she is reaching the top end for life expectancy (8-10 years) for a Great Dane but not slowing down!

She keeps active with regular MOTs at the vets as part of her pet health care plan and has physio and laser sessions with Kayleigh our budding physio nurse.

She is on joint supplements and anti-inflammatory medication for her stiff joints allowing her to keep up with the grandkids!

Lets keep your pets enjoying their senior years, come chat to us about our Senior wellness clinics

Wellness Wednesday: Just like us, dogs get more creaky as they get older. It's worth training your dog, while young and ...
04/09/2024

Wellness Wednesday:

Just like us, dogs get more creaky as they get older. It's worth training your dog, while young and agile, to use a ramp to get in and out of the car so that it's easier to help them when jumping becomes more difficult in later life.

Check out this awesome video on how to train your dog to use a ramp with positive reinforcement

This is a summary on how to train a dog to use a ramp. Disclaimer: Use caution when training your dog to use a ramp and provide him support and assistance a...

01/09/2024

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On 27/08/24 we had a young, pregnant, ginger body and tortoishell face, cat brought in to us by a member of public. She was found on a farm in TA7 9FA. She had no collar or ID chip. We are trying to contact owners. If you think she could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

01/09/2024

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On 30/08/24 we had a young, black, female cat in to us by a member of public. She was found in Jocelyn park in Chard. She has no ID chip or collar. We are trying to contact owners. If you think she could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

01/09/2024

*UPDATE - OWNER FOUND.*
Thank you to all who shared.
On 31/08/24 we had a kitten brought in to us by a member of public. He was found on the back road of Ham hill park in Stoke Sub Hambdon. He is wearing a collar but has no ID chip. We are trying to contact owners. If you think he could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080

01/09/2024

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On 28/08/24 we had a cat brought in to us by a member of public who had been hit by a car. She is a tortoishell, young, female, short hair cat with no ID chip or collar. She was found on Perry Lane/Blackford road in Mark. We are trying to contact potential owners. If you think he could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

01/09/2024

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On 31/08/24 we had a cat brought in to us by a member of public who had sadly passed away. He is a dark tabby, male, neutered, short hair cat with no ID chip or collar. He was found on the NDR near Wembdon green in Bridgwater. We are trying to inform owners. If you think he could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

01/09/2024

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On 27/08/24 we had a cat brought in to us by a member of public who had sadly passed away. He is a black and white, young, male, entire, short hair cat with no ID chip or collar. He was found on Monmouth street/ Eastover traffic lights in Bridgwater. We are trying to inform owners. If you think he could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

Senior Saturday:Dino the chocolate lab found the love of his life when his mum's friend adopted gentle Chess. It was lov...
31/08/2024

Senior Saturday:

Dino the chocolate lab found the love of his life when his mum's friend adopted gentle Chess. It was love at first sight, and Dino was the perfect gentleman, willingly giving up his bed for Chess. Both have now sadly passed on, but this photo is a lasting memory of their friendship ❤🌈

Stop what you're doing! Did you know there's an easy way to support your pet’s health while saving money?Our Pet Health ...
30/08/2024

Stop what you're doing!
Did you know there's an easy way to support your pet’s health while saving money?

Our Pet Health Plan gives you the peace
of mind that comes from knowing that
care for your pet is covered.
Learn more about the benefits and sign
up today!
https://quantockvets.co.uk/pet-health-plan/

Wellness Wednesday:Did you know that cats chew their back nails to keep them trim? And they use scratching posts and tre...
28/08/2024

Wellness Wednesday:

Did you know that cats chew their back nails to keep them trim? And they use scratching posts and trees to keep front nails honed to a sharp point. As arthritis sets in it can become painful to scratch or to reach around to back legs, and those nails can overgrow. Left untreated, these become ingrown and painful. Treat your cat to a regular pedicure to keep on top of things!

24/08/2024

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We have had a young adult, male, entire, ginger tabby cat brought in to us this evening, he was sadly hit by a car and had passed away. The accident happened on the cross roads next to Chilton trinity school. He had no ID chip or collar so we are trying to inform his family. If you think this could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

Happy senior Saturday!Twinkle was rescued from Cats Protection at 4 months of age and has just celebrated her 17th birth...
24/08/2024

Happy senior Saturday!
Twinkle was rescued from Cats Protection at 4 months of age and has just celebrated her 17th birthday! She's a gentle soul who loves her grub and a comfy lap.

As she has gotten older she has had a few issues with her mobility: she is a doddery lady these days but is a very good girl at taking all her tablets and is also spoilt rotten!

If you think your cat is slowing down or struggling come have a chat with us there are many ways we can help!

Excuse me... Do you have a minute totalk about an easy way to support yourpet’s health while saving money?Our Pet Health...
23/08/2024

Excuse me... Do you have a minute to
talk about an easy way to support your
pet’s health while saving money?
Our Pet Health Plan gives you the peace
of mind that comes from knowing that
care for your pet is covered.
Learn more about the benefits and sign
up today!
https://quantockvets.co.uk/pet-health-plan/

17/08/2024

Last night we had a young, male entire, ginger tabby brought in to us. He had been hit by a car on the NDR in Bridgwater and sadly passed away. He had no collar or ID chip so we have been unable to contact an owner. Please share to help us inform his family. If you think he may be your cat, please call us on 01278 450080.

Senior Saturday:Little Cariad, warming her 18-year-old bones in the last sunny rays of the day! She arrived on the vet's...
17/08/2024

Senior Saturday:
Little Cariad, warming her 18-year-old bones in the last sunny rays of the day! She arrived on the vet's consulting room table one evening as an abandoned snotty kitten. The vet fell in love and adopted Carrie who went on to live a full life, travelling around the country with her owner. She was born in the valleys, and retired in sunny Somerset

Did you know we have dedicated cat clinics and senior wellness checks from our peaceful Nether Stowey branch on a Thursday?
Give us a call to find out more

16/08/2024

Sadly we have had a young female, black and white cat brought in to us from Westonzoland Road, Bridgwater. We pressume she had been hit by a car, and she has sadly passed away. She had no collar or ID chip so we are trying to get in contact with potential owners. If you think she could be your cat please call us on 01278 450080.

14/08/2024

UPDATE - REUNITED. Thank you to all who shared.
We are trying to get in contact with the owner of a black and white collie/spaniel, brought in to us by a member of public, found alone in Staple Hill Woods. If this could be your dog please call us on 01278 450080.

Wellness Wednesday:Raise your older pet's food and water bowls: arthritic elbows are painful to bend to get down low. So...
14/08/2024

Wellness Wednesday:

Raise your older pet's food and water bowls: arthritic elbows are painful to bend to get down low. Some older cats find it easier to drink from a pint glass!

Sadly we have had another stray brought into us in a bad way. It is a male entire domestic short haired tabby cat assume...
07/08/2024

Sadly we have had another stray brought into us in a bad way. It is a male entire domestic short haired tabby cat assumed middle aged found in the westonzoyland area no chip. If you think this could be your cat please get in touch

02/08/2024

🐈‍⬛ We have had an adult male entire black with white on nose DSH. He was brought in to us yesterday with no chip or collar from Bath Road Bridgwater. He is very poorly and we would like to find if he has an owner as soon as possible. Please call us if you think he may be yours on 01278 450080 🐈‍⬛

30/07/2024

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We have had a stray estimated 12-16 weeks old black and white kitten brought in to us last night from Loxleigh road.

Please contact us on 01278 450080 if you think this may be your kitten.

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The Drove
Bridgwater
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Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Usually we are posting about lost animals but this time we have had a walking stick left in our reception room! If you think this maybe yours please get in contact. We have it stored safe for now

Age is just a number!
Age is just a number!

True or False? "Old dogs can't learn new tricks; it's too late to teach them!" Fact Check: Age is just a number when it comes to dog learning! That said, learned behaviours like reactivity can be challenging to extinguish nut they can always be improved. Here's the truth: 1️⃣ Brain Plasticity Persists: While brain plasticity (ability of the brain to change) decreases with age, it doesn't mean dogs can't learn. They may just need a bit more patience and positive reinforcement. 2️⃣ Teaching is Possible: If your adult dog is pulling on the lead, teaching them to walk nicely is absolutely possible! Engage in various exercises and games to make the learning process enjoyable for both of you. 3️⃣ Patience and Positive Reinforcement: Older dogs can benefit from patient and positive training methods. Use treats, praise, and consistency to encourage the desired behaviour. 4️⃣ Tailored Exercises: Tailor your training to suit your dog's needs. Mix up exercises and games to keep it interesting and engaging. Remember, it's never too late to enrich your dog's life with new skills and behaviours. Age is just a number; the joy of learning is timeless!

True or False: Independence
True or False: Independence

True or False? "Wait until they're 6 months old before leaving a puppy alone." Fact Check: Early independence training is key! Here's the scoop: 1️⃣ Start Young, Start Gradual: Waiting until 6 months can make this training more difficult. Begin teaching your puppy to stay alone early to prevent separation anxiety down the road. Gradually build up the time. 2️⃣ Short and Sweet Sessions: Leave them alone for short periods initially. It can be as simple as stepping into another room for a few minutes. Gradual exposure is the key. 3️⃣ Chews and Comfort: Provide distractions like chews or toys to keep your pup occupied. Make the experience positive, associating alone time with enjoyable activities. 4️⃣ Listen to Cues: If your puppy is distressed, start with very short intervals, even as brief as 10 seconds. Gradually increase as they become more comfortable. 5️⃣ Seek Professional Help: If leaving your puppy is a challenge, don't hesitate to reach out to an accredited dog trainer or behaviourist for personalised guidance. Building independence early fosters a confident, well-adjusted pup!

True or false? Guilty look
True or false? Guilty look

True or False? "That guilty dog look means my pup knows they did something wrong!" Fact Check: The 'guilty dog look' is often misunderstood! It's not guilt; it's stress signals. Here's the scoop: 1️⃣ Dogs are master readers of body language. They pick up on cues that signal our reactions. That 'guilty look' may just be their way of anticipating our response and trying to avoid a strong reaction. 2️⃣ Dogs don't experience guilt; it's a higher-order emotion. They can't discern right from wrong. Instead, they've learned that certain behaviours lead to a less severe response when they display stress signals. 3️⃣ When your dog counter surfs, it's not thievery but a natural scavenging instinct. Understanding their behaviour helps foster a positive relationship. Let's replace guilt with understanding and build a positive connection with our furry friends!

True or False: Stubborn dog?
True or False: Stubborn dog?

True or False? "My dog is stubborn; they just won't listen!" Fact Check: Dogs aren't stubborn; they're just trying to figure out what works for them! Training challenges? Let's break it down: 1️⃣ Your dog might be enticed by something in the environment more than your offered reward. It's all about finding the right motivation! 2️⃣ If the surroundings are overwhelming or scary, your pup might struggle to focus. Creating a comfortable, safe space is essential. 3️⃣ Clear communication is key. Your dog might not understand what you're asking and doesn’t know how to respond. Give them clearer instructions for success. 4️⃣ Is something punishing the behaviour? Identifying and removing negative associations is crucial. 5️⃣ Previous cues might be linked to alternative behaviours. Reinforce the desired actions consistently. If you're still facing challenges, reach out to an accredited and qualified dog trainer. They're the experts in tailoring solutions for a harmonious relationship between you and your furry friend!

True Or False: Socialization
True Or False: Socialization

True or False? "Your dog needs to play with dogs when they are young to prevent them from being reactive." Fact Check: While letting your puppy interact with other dogs is crucial, it's not just about quantity, but QUALITY! Socialisation goes beyond playdates – it's about introducing them to a wide variety of safe dogs and to new experiences like novel objects, sounds, smells, and surfaces. So why not just endless play with furry friends? Socialisation is a well-rounded approach and many older dogs will not want to play with them. Controlled and positive interactions with dogs, humans, and diverse environments are key. Remember, it's about setting the stage and putting in the time for a well-adjusted, friendly companion. Pro Tip: When seeking socialisation opportunities, look for trainers promoting controlled and positive based learning in their classes. Your pup will learn how to focus and thrive in various situations.

RCVS guidelines
RCVS guidelines

Find out what the new RCVS guidelines mean for us , you and your pets. 🫵 🐾

Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital
Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital

WE ARE HIRING! 🎉🏥 FULL-TIME and PART-TIME VET POSITIONS available – links to the vacancies at the bottom of this post. 👀 Watch the video to discover why we love working for Quantock and why you will. Please share and tag anyone who might be interested. 💖 https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/43069/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54977/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54980/

Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital
Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital

WE ARE HIRING! 🎉🏥 FULL-TIME and PART-TIME VET POSITIONS available – links to the vacancies at the bottom of this post. 👀 Watch the video to discover why we love working for Quantock and why you will. Please share and tag anyone who might be interested. 💖 https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/43069/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54977/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54980/

Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital
Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital

WE ARE HIRING! 🎉🏥 FULL-TIME and PART-TIME VET POSITIONS available – links to the vacancies at the bottom of this post. 👀 Watch the video to discover why we love working for Quantock and why you will. Please share and tag anyone who might be interested. 💖 https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/43069/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54977/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54980/

Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital
Working at Quantock Veterinary Hospital

WE ARE HIRING! 🎉🏥 FULL-TIME and PART-TIME VET POSITIONS available – links to the vacancies at the bottom of this post. 👀 Watch the video to discover why we love working for Quantock and why you will. Please share and tag anyone who might be interested. 💖 https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/43069/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54977/ https://vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/veterinary-surgeon-jobs/54980/

Please see below a lovely mini clip of Huxley (right) and Darwin (left) from the bunnyjackpot foundation charity. This was taken whilst they were with us yesterday for castration, this is the incubator they were in for pre warming and then recovering from their anaesthetic. Our rabbit friendly techniques seemed to pay off as they were very happy throughout the day! #RabbitAwarenessWeek The Bunnyjackpot Foundation

Here at Quantock we see a fair amount of exotic pets. If you have an exotic pet we strongly advise you desensitize them to handling and medicating, just in case they were to ever get sick. (Hopefully not!) You can see an example of our clinical director Louise doing this with her beautiful Amazon Parrot 'Boo'. 🐀🐇🦔🐸🦎🐍🐢🦜🦅🐓

Its #WorldArthritisDay and we wanted to highlight the KEY signs to look out for. If any of the below look familiar in your cat or dog, please get in touch and we can discuss how we can help.

🐈Helping your cat enjoy life for longer 🐈 With the correct health care and management, cats can live to a grand old age. We’ve detailed following tips for helping your cat enjoy life for longer in the video below 👇 Have you got a golden oldie pet? We’d LOVE for you to share a snap below. 📸

Ask us about worming!
Ask us about worming!

Lyn - 20 years on!!!
Lyn - 20 years on!!!

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Quantock Veterinary Hospital is a centre of veterinary clinical excellence based in Bridgwater, Somerset, offering outstanding standards of small animal general practice care plus highest standard ‘Veterinary Hospital’ accredited diagnostic and treatment facilities for emergencies and more complex cases. Our reliable, friendly and caring team provides a full range of preventative health, medical care, surgical and emergency services for all small animals – from dogs and cats, rabbits, reptiles to domestic birds – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hospital and its branch practice in neighbouring Nether Stowey are run with a carefully chosen and highly trained staff.

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