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Shirehampton Village Vets

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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.
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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

15/11/2024

Happy Friday from the lovely Mabel! 🥰

Mabel came to see the nurse yesterday for her second vaccination 😊

She was so well behaved, and were looking forward to seeing her again soon❤️

Have a lovely weekend everyone! 🐾

14/11/2024

Congratulations Emily! 🥳

Emily is one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses and we are so proud of her for recently achieving a distinction in her ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing! 🩷

The certificate has given her a better understanding of feline health, welfare and behaviour, and will help us to improve the care of our many feline patients 🐱

Emily is particularly looking forward to figuring out more ways in which we can reduce your cats’ stress levels during veterinary visits, as well as getting as many cat cuddles as possible 🥰

12/11/2024

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/

11/11/2024

Remembrance Day ❤️

Today we are honouring the military personnel who lost their lives in service to their country. The date commemorates the armistice signed at the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.

Wearing a poppy is a show of support for the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans and their families. It represents all those who lost their lives on active service, from the beginning of the First World War right up to present day ❤️

07/11/2024

Today is Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day 🐾

Lymphoma is a common cancer seen in pet dogs 💙 It is more common in middle aged dogs, typically 6-9 years old, and can affect any breed of dog, but is seen more commonly in boxers, bull mastiffs, basset hounds, St Bernards, Scottish terriers, Airedale terriers and bulldogs 🐶

Find out more about Lymphoma in dogs here 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/canine-lymphoma

06/11/2024

National Stress Awareness Day 💙

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, the aim of which is to raise awareness of the negative effects that stress can have on our health 😌

While stress can sometimes serve as a helpful motivator, too much of it can negatively impact our mood, body, and mind.

This is where our pets play an important role: they can greatly help reduce stress and boost mental well-being. Interacting with pets has a soothing effect on the body, helping to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety, and increase feelings of social support 💙

Petting or cuddling animals can release oxytocin, a hormone that promotes relaxation and bonding, while also lowering cortisol levels, which are linked to stress. 🐶🐱

Feeling stressed? Take a few extra moments today to cuddle your pet and ease those feelings of tension 💙

05/11/2024

November is National Diabetes Month 🐾

🐱 The most common symptoms of diabetes in cats are increased thirst and urination, appetite changes and weight loss (although many cats are still overweight at diagnosis).

🐾 Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in cats at: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/feline-diabetes/

🐶 The most common symptoms of diabetes in dogs are increased thirst and urination, weight loss, and often increased appetite.

🐾 Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in dogs at: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/canine-diabetes

01/11/2024

Happy Friday from the lovely Dash! 🥰

Dash came to see the nurse this week for his HPC 6 Month Health Check 🩺

Dash was very good for his check over. He had his nails trimmed for the first time and he did so well! 😇

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

01/11/2024

Keeping you and your pets safe in the dark 🌙

As the nights draw in, a lot of us will be starting to walk our dogs in the dark ⭐️

Check out our top tips below on staying safe whilst out and about with your pooch 🐶

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃🧡

We hope you and your pets have a spook-tacular day! 👻

We'd love to see how your pets are getting into the Halloween spirit in the comments below🎃👇

30/10/2024

Fireworks - what not to do 🎆

Unfortunately, the loud bangs and flashes of fireworks can be very frightening for our pets. Read our advice below on "what not to do" around our pets during firework season and why 🐾

Click here for more advice on keeping your pet safe during firework season 👇

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/pets-and-fireworks

28/10/2024

Tips for a happy Halloween with your pets! 😊🧡

Is your furry friend ready for Halloween?! 😁

Check out some of our top tips on how to keep your pets safe during Halloween!👻

28/10/2024

Please note 👇

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are having to close early at 5pm today.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

In the event of an emergency, please contact our Whitchurch hospital on 01275832410

17/10/2024

Fireworks - what can we do now? 🎆🐾

With firework season a couple of weeks away, here's a reminder of our advice on how to help prepare our furry friends as much as possible:

🔶 Start "safe haven" training now!

- A safe haven is a quiet place where your pet can rest and sleep - i.e. a bedroom, utility room, or a covered crate (pick somewhere in the house where they are least likely to be able to hear or see the fireworks) ❤

- Puzzle feeders are your friend! Feed your pet in their safe haven with a puzzle feeder (see below for inspiration) 😋

🐱 Puzzle feeder ideas for cats: https://icatcare.org/advice/puzzle-feeders/

🐶 Puzzle feeder ideas for dogs: https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/brain-games-dogs/

- Make sure all your pets needs are met before doing a safe haven training session, making sure they've been to the toilet, had some exercise and had some social interaction, so that all that's left to do is for them to eat and sleep 😴

- Very gradually build up the amount of time your pet spends in their safe haven, making sure you open the door to let them out before they show any signs that they want to get out 🐾

- Blackout curtains can be really good for blocking out the light from fireworks, and white noise machines can be helpful to muffle the noises. It's important that you train your pet with all of this in place first, and don't introduce anything for the first time on the night of the fireworks, in case it makes them more worried ❤️

- If you would like more in depth advice on how to "safe haven" train your pet, ask a member of our friendly reception team who will happily give you a leaflet put together by one of our nurses 😊

🔶 Make use of the safe haven when fireworks are expected 🎆

- Take your dog for a walk well before the sun goes down 🐕

- Set up the safe haven and prepare the puzzle feeders 😋

- Take your pet to their safe haven before the fireworks have started 🐾

- Stay with your pet if you think that would help them feel more comfortable ❤️

🔶 Ask your vet about medication now to ensure you have enough time to do a trial dose (you will still need to do "safe haven" training with your pet, even if they are given medication!)

🔶 There is not enough time to desensitise your pet to the sounds of fireworks, so start this in February in preparation for next year (we will be posting about this in more detail in the new year)

11/10/2024

Please note 👇

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are having to close early at 4pm today.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

In the event of an emergency, please contact our Whitchurch hospital on 01275832410

11/10/2024

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 💙

09/10/2024

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day 🐶🐱

Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day! Overweight pets are more likely to have life-limiting conditions such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, and heart disease.

Maintaining your pet at a healthy weight helps give them a better quality of life ❤

We are here to support you with weight management for your pet - get in touch with us if you have any questions on how we can help 📞

03/10/2024

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 🐶

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds like the smoke alarm, alarm clock and even a baby’s cry ⏰

Their burgundy coats also act as a visual reminder to the public when they are out and about that their partner is deaf 🦮

If you'd like to donate, you can do so through Pennies when you pay by card in our practice. Your dentations will be a great help to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Just a small donation can make a big difference! ❤

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

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/