Shirehampton Village Vets

Shirehampton Village Vets Friendly veterinary practice in Shire, with a passion for animal care and outstanding client service Registered in England and Wales No. 07238070.

Highcroft Veterinary Group is a trading name of Highcroft Pet Care Limited. Registered address CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. For insurance broking, Highcroft Pet Care Limited is an Appointed Representative of Insurance Factory Limited and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Firm Reference Number 782430. Highcroft Pet Care Limited is part of CVS (UK) Limi

ted, a company which owns veterinary practices in the UK. Company registration number: 03777473Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. VAT number: GB737145235

Happy Friday from Koda! 🥰Koda came to see the nurse this week for his monthly Youth Club visit 😊He is always so well beh...
07/02/2025

Happy Friday from Koda! 🥰

Koda came to see the nurse this week for his monthly Youth Club visit 😊

He is always so well behaved and a joy to see! 😄

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

⚠️ Antifreeze poisoning in cats ⚠️With temperatures set to be getting quite low in the coming days, here's a reminder ab...
05/02/2025

⚠️ Antifreeze poisoning in cats ⚠️

With temperatures set to be getting quite low in the coming days, here's a reminder about the dangers of using antifreeze 🥶❄️

❗️ Antifreeze is toxic to pets, and extremely so to cats

❗️ Even the smallest amount can cause kidney failure and death in cats

❗️ Unfortunately cats can be attracted to antifreeze due to its sweet taste

❌ Keep antifreeze in clearly labelled, robust, sealed containers, away from pets

⚠️ Clean up spills immediately, no matter how small

🚗 Try and find an alternative method for preventing or defrosting frozen windscreens

See below for more information, and for advice about signs of antifreeze poisoning in cats and what to do if you notice them👇

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/cats/health/poisoning/antifreeze

31/01/2025

We have had a stray cat handed into practice this afternoon.

Black domestic short haired typed female.

Chipped but unable to get through on the mobile number.

Found in the Lawrence Weston area.

Please call the practice on 0117 246 0461 if you think she may be yours.

Extension to Avian Influenza Prevention Zone 🐔From midday on the 25th January (England and Scotland), it became a legal ...
31/01/2025

Extension to Avian Influenza Prevention Zone 🐔

From midday on the 25th January (England and Scotland), it became a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.

Aviary birds, birds of prey, chickens and pet wildfowl can still be seen as patients but additional precautions will apply during Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures.

Please call us for advice and instructions before bringing pet birds to the practice 📞

If you find an unwell wild bird, please visit the RSPCA website for advice on the best approach: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/birds/injured

Please avoid bringing unwell wild birds to the practice or to rescue centres ⚠️

For more information visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu-advice-for-the-public-on-staying-safe/avian-influenza-bird-flu-advice-for-the-public-on-staying-safe-by-minimising-contact-with-wild-birds

Dental hygiene 🪥Just like humans, pets can experience a range of dental problems, which can lead to more serious health ...
27/01/2025

Dental hygiene 🪥

Just like humans, pets can experience a range of dental problems, which can lead to more serious health complications if left untreated 🦷

Many pets will not tolerate it if teeth brushing is not introduced slowly and gently. It may take a month or two to reach a point of “proper brushing” – this is normal and nothing to worry about 🐾

Our nurses can provide you with further advice on maintaining your pets' dental hygiene. Ask the nurse for some tips at your next nurse clinic 👩‍⚕️

See below for more information on managing dental disease in your pets 👇

🐱 https://bit.ly/48wG9k5
🐶 https://bit.ly/48icoTC

Are you thinking about introducing tooth brushing into your pet’s care routine? 🪥
See below for more information on introducing teeth brushing to your pets 👇

🐱 https://bit.ly/4dWyJYr
🐶 https://bit.ly/3Yu8unB

Recheck appointments - why are they important? 🐾The most common reason for your vet recommending a recheck appointment f...
22/01/2025

Recheck appointments - why are they important? 🐾

The most common reason for your vet recommending a recheck appointment for your pet is to determine whether their condition is actually better ❤️‍🩹

For a lot of conditions, it can be difficult to tell whether your pet has improved, without bringing them back for a recheck. For example:

🩺 An eye ulcer that needs special stain applying

🩺 An ear infection that requires examination with an otoscope or cytology performing

🩺 A urinary tract infection that needs urine testing to check for blood or bacteria.

If we are unable to pick up on the occasions where your pet's condition has not resolved, the consequences of which can unfortunately include: ongoing pain or discomfort, increased cost overall, and sometimes even permanent damage to the affected body parts.

For more information on why rechecks are important, see below 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/why-rechecks-are-so-important

Blue Monday 💙Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of January and is often considered the “saddest day of the ...
20/01/2025

Blue Monday 💙

Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of January and is often considered the “saddest day of the year”.

Fortunately, our pets are great at cheering us up! Here’s how they can help raise your spirits this January: 🥳

😊Studies show that interacting with pets—like stroking their fur or playing with them— releases oxytocin (the "feel-good" hormone) and lowers cortisol levels (the stress hormone).

😊Walking a dog or playing with a cat keeps you active, which boosts endorphins and helps combat sadness or depression.

😊Pets are very intuitive, meaning they can sense when you are feeling down.

😊Their comforting presence alone can be enough to soothe any feelings of stress, anxiety or sadness.

How do your pets help you beat the January blues? Share your stories and photos in the comments! 🐶🐱

Meet Stanley 🥰Stanley was very chilled out when he came to see nurse Eveleen last month for his 6 month check 🤗He was ve...
15/01/2025

Meet Stanley 🥰

Stanley was very chilled out when he came to see nurse Eveleen last month for his 6 month check 🤗

He was very well behaved for his check-over and the whole team looks forward to seeing him again soon 🥰

Animal safety ❤️The safety of your pets is our number one priority.To help us keep your pets safe, we ask that: 🐱All cat...
15/01/2025

Animal safety ❤️

The safety of your pets is our number one priority.

To help us keep your pets safe, we ask that:

🐱All cats are brought to our practice in a suitable carrier.

🐶All dogs are kept on a lead whilst in the waiting room.

If you need any assistance to meet these requirements, please let us know so that we may help. We may have spare carriers, as well as leads, that you can use if you haven't got one with you on the day.

Recognising obesity in pets 🐾As many of us embark on New Year’s resolution diet and fitness regimes, lots of our pets wo...
13/01/2025

Recognising obesity in pets 🐾

As many of us embark on New Year’s resolution diet and fitness regimes, lots of our pets would benefit from accompanying us!

It is estimated that up to 65% of dogs and 50% of cats in the UK are obese 🐾

Being overweight leaves pets at greater risk of conditions like diabetes, cancer, heart disease and arthritis, and studies have shown that it can dramatically reduce their overall life expectancy.

If your pet is overweight, the path to weight loss and a healthy happy pet doesn't always seem clear. Losing weight can be a challenging and lengthy process, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or confused by conflicting advice. But we are here to help! 💚

Our veterinary nurses can help formulate a personalised plan for your pet, set achievable goals and help you with any setbacks. Give us a call on 01172460461 to book your first weight clinic appointment 📞

Find out more about recognising and tackling pet obesity below👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/obesity-in-pets/

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/exercise-for-weight-management-in-pets/

Happy Friday from the lovely Mika 🥰Mika came to see the nurse this week for her HPC 6 month check, and she was such a go...
10/01/2025

Happy Friday from the lovely Mika 🥰

Mika came to see the nurse this week for her HPC 6 month check, and she was such a good girl 🌟

Isn’t she beautiful? 😻

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Happy National Labrador Day! 🥰🦮 We’d love to see some photos of your gorgeous labs in the comments below! 👇
08/01/2025

Happy National Labrador Day! 🥰🦮

We’d love to see some photos of your gorgeous labs in the comments below! 👇

Walk Your Dog Month 🐶🚶Going for regular walks improves the physical and mental health of our dogs, as well as us 😊Januar...
06/01/2025

Walk Your Dog Month 🐶🚶

Going for regular walks improves the physical and mental health of our dogs, as well as us 😊

January marks the beginning of Walk Your Dog Month, designed to encourage us to be more active and ensure our dogs get a good amount of exercise 💪

It will come as no surprise that there are many benefits to regular dog walks:

🐾Physical Health: Prevents obesity and keeps dogs fit!

🐾Mental Stimulation: Outdoor walks provide sensory enrichment through smells, sights, and sounds.

🐾Behaviour Improvement: Exercise can reduce boredom, destructive behaviour and anxiety.

🐾Bonding: Strengthens the relationship between owners and their pets.

Have you enjoyed many winter walks this season? ️❄️

✨🥳 Happy New Year! 🥳 ✨Wishing you and your pets health and happinessfor the year to come ❤️Where will today take you? An...
01/01/2025

✨🥳 Happy New Year! 🥳 ✨

Wishing you and your pets health and happiness
for the year to come ❤️

Where will today take you? And what adventures have you got planned for 2025? 🥰

✨🎁 🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at Shirehampton Village Vets!! 🎄🎁✨We wish you and your pets a season filled with love...
25/12/2024

✨🎁 🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at Shirehampton Village Vets!! 🎄🎁✨

We wish you and your pets a season filled with love, joy, and paw-sitive moments! 🐶🐱🎅

Remember to keep your pets safe during the festivities—watch out for chocolate, tinsel, and other holiday hazards! 🎄✨

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉🐾

Reminder of our Christmas Opening Hours 🎅🏻🎄Our opening hours over the festive period are as follows:🎁 Tuesday 24th Decem...
19/12/2024

Reminder of our Christmas Opening Hours 🎅🏻🎄

Our opening hours over the festive period are as follows:

🎁 Tuesday 24th December: 8:30 - 17:00

🎁 Wednesday 25th December: CLOSED

🎁 Thursday 26th December: CLOSED

🎁 Friday 27th December: 8:30 - 18:00

…

🎁 Tuesday 31st December: 8:30 - 17:00

🎁 Wednesday 1st January: CLOSED

We hope everyone has a safe and uneventful holiday period, but in the event of an emergency please contact our hospital on 01275832410.

Christmas Food Dangers 🎄🍗🐾The holiday period can unfortunately bring some hazards with it, so read on to make sure your ...
18/12/2024

Christmas Food Dangers 🎄🍗🐾

The holiday period can unfortunately bring some hazards with it, so read on to make sure your pet has their best (and safest) Christmas yet! 🎅🏻

Key things to avoid them getting their paws on:

🍫 Chocolate
🥧 Mince pies
🍗 Bones

See the RSPCA (England & Wales) website for more information, as well as for some Christmas treat ideas that you can feed your cats and dogs! 🐾👇

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/seasonal/christmas

If you are concerned about your pet over the festive period and need to see a vet, please call us on: 01172460461 📞

Or you can call our Hospital (Whitchurch) on: 01275832410 🏥

Do you have enough medication for your pet to cover them over the festive period? 🎄If not, give us a call to request a r...
16/12/2024

Do you have enough medication for your pet to cover them over the festive period? 🎄

If not, give us a call to request a repeat prescription 📞

As usual, please give us at least 48 hours notice 🕣

Address

1 The Parade
Bristol
BS119TS

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+441172460461

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Autumn pests
Autumn pests

How to protect your pets from Autumn pests 🍂 Parasites like fleas and ticks may be more commonly associated with warm summer weather - but the dangers don’t go away entirely 🐾 Find out how to protect your pet here 👇 https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/autumn-pests/

A very happy Vet Nurse Day to our lovely team of nurses! 👩‍⚕️🩺 Thank you all for your adaptability, hard work, and everything that you do to take care of our wonderful patients 💙 #vetnurseday

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VNAM

Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 💚 May marks Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month - we are celebrating the incredible nurses at Shirehampton Village Vets as well as in the veterinary profession worldwide! 👩‍⚕️ A huge thank you for everything that you do for all of our pets! 🐾 #VNAM #VNAM2024 #WhatVNsDo

Safe disposal of antibiotics 💊 This month, we’re working with the vet sector and the NHS to encourage the return of out-of-date and unused antibiotics, to help tackle the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) 🦠 AMR is a worldwide health threat, as bacteria are becoming resistant to many of the antibiotics that we use, so we must use antibiotics with care and dispose of them safely to keep them working when we need them 😊 We are encouraging our clients to return out-of-date and unused medicines to our practices for safe disposal 💊 You can find more information about this on our website 👇 https://highcroftvet.co.uk/working-together-on-the-safe-disposal-of-your-pets-unused-antibiotics/

Here’s our Charity of the Year, StreetVet’s regular London patient (and a bit of a celebrity!) Bailey. They caught this adorable video of him playing with his new squeaky toy at their Hackney outreach recently. A big thank you to everyone that has supported StreetVet and bought dog toys from their Amazon Wishlists across up and down the UK. And on behalf of the four-legged, waggy tailed recipients, Bailey says thank you too!

Bonfire Night can be a frightening time for our pets, please checkout some of these tips to help the firework season pass as stress free as possible.

A quick video of our little duckling :)

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