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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

06/04/2025

Common Easter Dangers 🐣

Easter is a lovely time of year, filled with spending time with family and pets, and spring weather ☀️ (🤞)

But unfortunately there are a few hazards around which could turn a lovely day into an emergency trip to the vet very quickly!

Common Easter dangers👇

⚠ Chocolate

⚠ Raisins / hot cross buns

⚠ Daffodils

⚠ Lilies

⚠ Other spring flowers and bulbs

Common signs of poisoning 👇

❗️Vomiting

❗️Diarrhoea

❗️Hyperactivity or restlessness

❗️Tremors

❗️Seizures (fits)

If you you are worried your pet has ingested a potential toxin, act quickly and call your nearest vets 📞

30/03/2025

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

And Happy Mother’s Day to all of you amazing pet mums! 💕🐾

May your day be filled with lots of cuddles with your furry friends 🐶🐱🐰

Share a photo of your fur baby below! 👇

28/03/2025

Happy Friday from the lovely Dave! 🥰

This cheeky chap spent the day with us yesterday whilst he was in for a routine operation, and the team really enjoyed his company! 🥰

We look forward to seeing him through his recovery period and giving him some well deserved cuddles! 🐾

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

27/03/2025

Reminder that the clocks spring forward this Sunday! ⏰

Unfortunately this does mean a lost hour of sleep for us owners, but our pets will be thrilled with an unexpected early meal 😋

23/03/2025

Today is National Puppy Day! 🐶❤

Today we’re celebrating the unconditional love, affection and cuteness that puppies bring into our lives 🐾

Drop a picture of your puppy below to brighten someone’s day! 📷👇

It’s also an opportunity to reflect on our responsibilities when adopting or buying a puppy, to give the best chance of having a long and happy life together 🥰

Things to consider before getting a dog 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/things-to-consider-before-getting-a-dog/

Adopt or shop? 🤔 https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/adopt-or-shop/

20/03/2025

Shirehampton's Pawesome Pets! 🐾💙

Appreciation post for all the lovely pets that bring a smile to our faces every day! 🥰

Here is a select few of the Pawesome Pets we have enjoyed caring for over the last few weeks at Shirehampton Village Vets! 💙

18/03/2025

Lumps and bumps 🐾

Most pets will develop a lump on or under the skin at some point in their life, and some pets may develop several.

It is impossible to know for certain what a lump is just by looking at it. Many different types of tumour can look and feel identical, especially those that sit under the skin.

Feeling your pet every few months will help you to understand what is normal, so you can spot any lumps and bumps early on 🩺

If you find a lump or a bump on your pet, the sooner it is checked out by a vet, the better the chances ❤

For advice on lumps and bumps and to book an appointment, give us a call 📞

See our website for more information 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/lumps-and-bumps

13/03/2025

Today is World Kidney Day 🫘

What do the kidneys do?

The kidneys filter waste products out of the blood into the urine. When they are not working properly, these waste products start to build-up in the blood, which can make animals feel unwell.

For common symptoms of renal disease, see the image below 🐾

If you are concerned about your pet, it's always worth getting them checked by a vet. Call us today if you'd like to make an appointment 📞

Click here for more information on kidney disease 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/kidney-disease-in-cats-and-dogs/

10/03/2025

Blood pressure monitoring 🩺

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is more common in older cats and dogs 🐾

Where symptoms are present, they may be due to an underlying disease process such as kidney disease, hyperthyroidism or heart disease.

For some patients, they may not show any symptoms of having hypertension until it has caused damage to an organ.

For this reason, your vet may recommend annual routine blood pressure checks for senior cats and dogs 🐱🐶

Find out more about hypertension here 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/our-services/blood-pressure-checks

03/03/2025

Is your pet afraid of the sound of fireworks? 😥🎆

Fortunately, there is plenty of time in between now and firework season to effectively desensitise them (get them used) to the sound, doing so very gradually 🐾

🔷 Start planning now

🐾 The sooner you start preparation the better

🐾 The majority of sound phobias can be treated with patience and hard work

🐾 A good place to start is to try and desensitise your pet to the sounds of fireworks, by playing recordings of them at a volume that is barely audible. If they are paying no attention to it, the volume should be very gradually increased, as long as they are tolerating the higher volume

🐾 This process can take weeks/months, so should be started as soon as possible

Here is a link to some free firework sounds from Dogs Trust 👇

https://soundcloud.com/dogstrust/sets/sound-therapy-sounds-scary

If you are experiencing noise reactivity problems with your pet, they will likely benefit from seeing a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist. If you have any questions about this, don't hesitate to ask your vet 🩺

🔷 Here are some other useful resources with some really helpful tips on how to minimise your pet's stress during fireworks:

https://fabclinicians.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fireworks-2020-Oct.pdf

https://www.apbc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Bonfire-Night-v1.pdf

28/02/2025

Happy Friday from Poppy! 🥰

Poppy was spayed 10 days ago and she had her final post op check with the nurse today 😊

She has been taking it easy during her recovery and we are so pleased to hear that she's doing really well 🐾

We're sure Poppy is looking forward to gradually getting back to her normal exercise routine! Enjoy the sunny walks Poppy! 🥰☀️

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

26/02/2025

HPC 6 Month Health Check appointments🐶🐱

🔹What are they?

🐾 A general check over with our Registered Veterinary Nurses

🐾 For members of the Healthy Pet Club (HPC)

🐾 Due around 6 months after a vaccination booster

🐾 Free of charge

🔹What the general check involves:

🐾 Checking your pet’s:
- Weight
- Teeth
- Eyes/ears and skin (visual check)
- Nails

🐾 Checking if there have been any changes since your pet was last seen

🐾 Opportunity to discuss preventative healthcare – e.g., teeth brushing, neutering etc.

🐾 Getting flea and worming treatment (if applicable)

🔹You can join The Healthy Pet Club in our practice and you can find out more about the rest of the benefits at www.thehealthypetclub.co.uk

🔹Polite notice:

Free 6 Month Health Check and vaccination appointments included on the HPC cannot be used as consultations for specific illnesses or injuries.

If you are concerned about your pet’s health, you should ask to book an appointment with a vet 🩺

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call us on: 01172460461 📞

24/02/2025

Flea and worm prevention 🐾

Did you know that there are many different types of parasite prevention available to treat fleas, worms, mites and ticks?

Depending on what suits your pet best, these treatments can be given in tablet form, as a spot on treatment or as a long lasting injection*

Speak to us in practice today to find out the best option for your pet.

*Not all options are suitable for all pets, speak to us for more information

22/02/2025

It's National Walk Your Dog Day! 🐶

National Walk Your Dog Day was created to remind us all of the benefits of taking our dogs for a walk. It's not just about giving your dog a little extra exercise; it’s a celebration of the bond between dogs and their owners ❤️

Walking provides an excellent opportunity for pups and people alike to get some fresh air, explore the outdoors, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed setting 😊🐾

20/02/2025

It's National Love Your Pet Day! 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐦🐔🐍

National Love Your Pet Day is dedicated to showing appreciation for the unconditional love and companionship our pets provide 🐾

Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, bird or any other pet, take a moment today to reflect on the joy, comfort, laughter and emotional support they bring to you and your family ❤️

18/02/2025

Thinking about getting a dog? 🐶

Dog ownership can be an incredibly rewarding experience. From providing companionship to keeping us fit and active, there are many ways that dogs enrich our lives ❤️

When considering introducing a dog to your family, it’s important to think about what you can offer a dog in return 🐾

Taking some time to consider whether you can fully commit and cater to the needs of a dog, and choosing the right one, can help to set you up for a successful and happy relationship 🐶

Find out more on our website 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/things-to-consider-before-getting-a-dog/

14/02/2025

Happy Friday from Blue! 🥰

Blue came to see one of our nurses this week for his second vaccination 🩺

Isn’t he sweet? 🥹

He was such a good boy and we can’t wait to see him again soon ❤️

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

13/02/2025

Prevention of dental disease 🦷🪥

Advice on ‘Preventing dental disease in cats’ in British Sign Language, with Animal Health Care Assistant, Julie Beckett 🐾

For more pet advice in British Sign Language and to use our SignVideo service visit: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/deaf-bsl-service

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1 The Parade
Bristol
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Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441172460461

Website

https://highcroftvet.co.uk/our-practices/shirehampton/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Yext

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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

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 :)