Abbey Green Vets

07/11/2024

We have had a lurcher type dog handed into the practice as a stray found near Marcliff. No microchip.
If you think this may be your dog please contact the practice.

06/11/2024

Update :
We have had a spaniel handed in to us today
She is currently receiving veterinary attention and in a stable condition.
She is microchipped but we have not been able to contact the owners.
Please contact us if you think this is your dog 🐶

25/10/2024

Bluetongue BTV-3 update
If you suspect an animal of being infected please contact APHA directly on 03000 200 301.
If you have any further questions, or would like to discuss your animals needs with one of the vets, please call the practice

24/10/2024

Has anyone lost a ferret? We have been handed a female, with polecat markings. If you think this may be yours please contact the practice.

11/10/2024

Meet Bella Mittens🐾

This friendly kitten came to see one of our nurses for a routine post op spay, which is fully recovered from! :)

10/10/2024

These lovely ladies popped in for a social visit today. And while they were here we thought they’d make perfect bookends…

07/10/2024

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed in.
Tortoiseshell coloured with white paws and neck. Female - no microchip or collar.
Found in Winchcombe this evening.
If you think this might be your cat please contact the practice.

01/10/2024

It’s Veterinary Receptionist appreciation day ❤️
Thank you to all our wonderful receptionists! We really couldn’t do it without you.

30/09/2024

Just a reminder that all of those who keep poultry need to register them by the end of the day.

It’s straightforward and on the government website.

How and when you must register as a bird keeper (including for any birds you keep as pets).

26/09/2024

We have had a guinea pig handed into us found on the Cotswold Way. If anyone has lost one please get in touch.

10/09/2024

Kennel cough is a respiratory infection caused by a number of different variants (bacteria and viruses)
We regularly see cases of kennel cough within the veterinary practice.

It’s highly contagious amongst dogs, and can be picked up from various places, not just a kennel environment. The symptoms can be severe and therefore distressing for both dogs and their owners.

They can have a hacking/ wretching cough, and people often think they have something stuck in their throat.
In worse cases some dogs develop a horrid nasal discharge.
The symptoms can last from a few days to a few weeks !!

Dogs that are at a higher risk or more likely to be exposed to it, should consider a kennel cough vaccine.
Whilst this has no guarantee to prevent them from catching it, it will help to protect them against the two most common causes of the condition.
Please speak to your veterinary surgeon for further advice.

Here is a video of Maggie, her cough was severe and lasted for around 2 weeks. 🦠

06/09/2024

Just to reassure you if you’ve received a txt with a link to a parasite risk tool. We’ve had some cases of lungworm over the past year and wanted clients to be able to access reliable information on their own pets risk level.

We’ve tried to update clients as they’ve come in for annual checks and it wouldn’t be appropriate to send blanket advice to all.

So, please feel free to use the tool and request the parasite control level you want to receive. You shouldn’t be bothered by multiple reminders.

27/08/2024

Today we say goodbye to our wonderful VCA Sam ❤️
The whole team is going to miss her dearly. Good luck with university👩🏼‍⚖️ Come back and visit soon !

24/08/2024

We have unfortunately had a deceased kitten brought in.
Found on the side of the road near Broad Camden.
Black and white female between 9-12 weeks of age with no microchip.
If you think this is your cat please contact the practice.

30/07/2024

**Tick Advice**

This gorgeous boy had one on his eyelid. He was very brave and let us remove it without any problems 🧡

Ticks are commonly seen from spring - Autumn.
Both dogs and cats can pick them up when exploring outdoors. They are seen in woodland, grassland and areas with lots of wildlife.
Some ticks can carry diseases such as Lyme Disease.
We recommend they are removed as soon as possible and you monitor your pets for any signs of becoming unwell.

There are lots of tick treatments that can prescribed by your vet. These products will kill any ticks within 24 hours of biting your pet.

We would advise that a tick remover is used to ensure the head of the tick is removed correctly. If the head is left in then a localised infection may occur.
(A tick twister is being used in the video)

19/07/2024

Adders are venomous snakes found in the British countryside, that love to bask in the sunshine when the weather is warming. 🐍🌞

They can bite in self defence if agitated or stepped on by your dog, and it is important to be aware of the symptoms.

Swipe to see a lovely cocker spaniel brought to us a few weeks ago following a snake bite in the local area. Due to his owners acting quickly, we were able to treat him at the practice and he has made a full recovery. 🐾

If your dog is bitten by a snake, they will require immediate veterinary attention so please contact the practice on 01386 852421

18/07/2024

We like to use lickimat’s in practice 🐶🐱
They are a great way to distract patients when examining them.
They also provide some enrichment when spending prolonged times in the wards.

You can freeze the mats to use in hotter weather 🍦
We always advise supervision when using items like this.

We’d love to share phots of your pets enjoying a treat. Please send them to us 🥰

11/07/2024

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Gold level accreditation as a Cat Friendly Clinic, an internationally recognised scheme! 🐈🐈‍⬛

Gold is the highest level award, and means that we go above and beyond to ensure your feline friend is as comfortable as possible when visiting us.

We are especially proud of being one of the very few Gold level accredited clinics within Worcestershire!

Here are a few things that Gold accreditation means for you and your cat:

🐾 Our team is highly trained in minimal stress handling, and we will always interact with your cat in a friendly and respectful manner. We do not use rougher techniques such as “scruffing” or pinning down.

🐾 Our kennels are very spacious, and each kennel is furnished with a hiding and climbing box and cat toys. We also have a dedicated cat ward, away from dogs and the hustle and bustle of the clinic. We offer a wide variety of food which will please even fussy cats, from high quality kibble to cooked chicken, tuna and even pilchards!

🐾 We have advanced equipment to anaesthetise cats and carry out procedures, such as a dedicated operating theatre, dental radiography and a highly skilled team of Registered Veterinary Nurses monitoring all of our anaesthetics.

🐾 Our team carries out a set amount of continued Professional Development each year, a large part of which is centred on feline medicine and welfare. We strive to maintain outstanding standards of patient care, and will be reassessed each year to ensure we maintain our Gold level accreditation.