Animal Health Centre

17/07/2024

Thinking of taking your cat, dog, or ferret abroad to an EU country?
Here is what you need to know...
- Please let us know a minimum of 1 month before you plan to travel so we can make sure everything is ready for your trip! The more notice the better!
- Your pet must be microchipped and registered with up-to-date details.
- Does your pet have a valid passport? From January 2021 UK pet passports are no longer valid, but passports issued by other countries may still be valid.
- If your pet does not have a valid passport, they will need to be issued an Animal Health Certificate. The Animal Health Certificate must be issued within 10 days of travelling, and you must book an appointment to see an 'Official Veterinarian' for this. We have several vets with this qualification, and reception will make sure you are booked in with the correct member of staff.
- All animals travelling must be up-to-date with their rabies vaccination, and this can be done anytime but must be done a minimum of three weeks before your Animal Health Certificate appointment.
- Always check the government website for current guidance on travel for the country you are going to. Some countries may have additional requirements (e.g. a tapeworm treatment), and it is your responsibility to check for these requirements.
This advice is for travel from the UK to EU countries only, for further travel advice and any additional questions, please ring the practice on 0117 924 7832.

15/07/2024

Fledgling birds are often mistaken to be injured or unwell. These birds have come down from their nests, but do not have the ability to fly up to safety. They can be seen fluttering around, but they remain on the ground. This is a normal stage of development for birds. It is likely not far from it's nest, and you should try and observe to see if the parents are nearby. If you see an adult bird feeding the fledgling, than no intervention is needed.

If you find a fledgling that is obviously injured or ill or has not been fed by a parent for two hours, give us a call and we can check over the baby bird, and arrange further care if needed.

To speak to a colleague or book an appointment, please call 0117 924 7832.

05/07/2024

We regularly get positive feedback on how good we are with cats! We love to hear it. Did you know that Animal Health Centre is a certified Silver Cat Friendly Clinic with the International Society for Feline Medicine (ISFM) - this is the highest possible award that non-hospital practices can achieve! We are very proud of our team, and consistently work hard to improve our skills and maintain our high standards of care.

ISFM also run icatcare.org which is a handy website for all things cats! Explore the articles and let us know what you learn!

To book an appointment or speak to a colleague please call 0117 924 7832.

03/07/2024

July Saturday opening times:
6th - OPEN 9am to 12pm
13th - CLOSED, contact Eastville Veterinary Centre on 0117 951 9048
20th - OPEN 9am to 12pm
27th - CLOSED, contact Eastville Veterinary Centre on 0117 951 9048

01/07/2024

We are open 8.30am-6.15pm Monday-Friday and alternating Saturdays.

For out-of-hours appointments please call Highcroft Whitchurch on 01275 832410

To speak to a colleague or book an appointment please call 0117 924 7832.

21/06/2024

All owned cats need need to be microchipped by 20 weeks of age. Microchipping costs £17.70 and can be done in a 15 minute appointment.

After your appointment, don't forget to register your details on the microchip!

To speak to a colleague or book an appointment, please call 0117 924 7832

19/06/2024

Should you use sunscreen on your cat?
It is recommended to use a pet-safe sunscreen on the tips of your cats ears and nose, as well as any other areas that have thin fur coverage. This is particularly important in cats with white fur. The best way to keep your cat safe from the sun is to keep them inside during the hottest periods of the day.
This article on icatcare explains in more detail how you can safely use sunscreen on your cat to keep them safe during the summer months:
https://icatcare.org/.../should-i-use-sunscreen-on-my-cat/
icatcare is a trusted source of information for all things cat-related. They have a great library of articles full of advice to help you learn about your feline friends.
To speak to a colleague or book an appointment please call 0117 924 7832.

17/06/2024

We regularly get feedback on our lack of parking, which we completely understand.

If you are struggling to park, you are welcome to pull up outside the practice and drop off your pets to us in the waiting room before you park. Alternatively, if you give us a call from your car when you arrive, an available member of staff would be happy to come out to you and assist you in bringing your pet in to the practice. We hope this helps ease the ongoing parking issue.

To speak to a colleague or book an appointment please call 0117 924 7832.

07/06/2024

Should you use sunscreen on your cat?

It is recommended to use a pet-safe sunscreen on the tips of your cats ears and nose, as well as any other areas that have thin fur coverage. This is particularly important in cats with white fur. The best way to keep your cat safe from the sun is to keep them inside during the hottest periods of the day.

This article on icatcare explains in more detail how you can safely use sunscreen on your cat to keep them safe during the summer months:
https://icatcare.org/advice/should-i-use-sunscreen-on-my-cat/

icatcare is a trusted source of information for all things cat-related. They have a great library of articles full of advice to help you learn about your feline friends.

To speak to a colleague or book an appointment please call 0117 924 7832.

05/06/2024

03/06/2024

Our Saturday opening times this month are as follows:
1st - CLOSED
8th - OPEN 9am to 12pm
15th - CLOSED
22nd - OPEN 9am to 12pm
29th - CLOSED

To speak to a colleague or book an appointment please call 0117 924 7832.

31/05/2024

Being microchipped will be a legal requirement in England for cats from Monday 10 June 2024. Making sure your cat’s microchip is up to date is important because if they did go missing, it could make the difference in being reunited with them.

Give us a call to book your cat in for an appointment for microchipping and don’t forget, a microchip is included when you join The Healthy Pet Club, find out more at vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

29/05/2024

Advice on your pets in British Sign Language, with our Animal Health Care Assistant, Julie Beckett.

For more pet advice in British Sign Language and to use our SignVideo service: https://bit.ly/3jCsZIq

www.facebook.com/thehealthypetclub/videos/360451206813988

SignVideo is a free service for deaf clients who use British Sign Language (BSL). Use it to call our vet practices and during an appointment.

24/05/2024

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS
Saturday 25th May - Open 9am-12pm
Sunday 26th May - CLOSED
Monday 27th May - CLOSED
Tuesday 28th May onwards - Open as normal 8.30am-6.15pm

Apologies for any inconvenience caused. For any emergencies out of hours please call Highcroft Whitchurch on 01275 832 410.

23/05/2024

We are getting a computer system makeover so please bear with us over the coming weeks as we get to grips with it all. Thank you for your patience!

You can book appointments as normal by calling our reception team on 0117 924 7832.

Kind regards,

AHC team

22/05/2024

Did you know a six month health check with one of our veterinary nurses is included in a Healthy Pet Club membership? Your pet can be signed up in practice, or find out more at
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club