Thameswood Veterinary Clinics

Thameswood Veterinary Clinics A family run practice providing an excellent and caring professional service for pets and their families. www.thameswoodvets.co.uk

Family run small animal veterinary clinic

26/04/2025

“It takes a team”.

The theme of World Veterinary Day.

That team doesn’t just comprise us as veterinary professionals, but also you, as pet owners who know your pets best, caring for their interests day to day.

If you would like to ‘shout out’ to a team who provided excellent care for your pet, comment with your stories below… we would love to hear them!

25/04/2025

Case Study 🩺 | Princess Peach 🍑

Princess Peach was brought in to see our team after her owner noticed she had stopped eating overnight. As many rabbit owners will know, this is an early but very serious sign that something is wrong. Her owner swiftly brought Peach in to see our team, despite her stoic personality and showing no obvious signs of pain.

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On investigation, Peach was not only hypothermic but also had an extremely elevated blood glucose reading. Peach received shock fluids via a vein in her ear, was placed in an incubator for warming, and she also received pain relief to help her feel more comfortable. After this intensive stabilisation, she underwent surgery to find the problem.

Our team found an obstruction in Peach’s stomach, which was removed under a 2-hour anaesthetic! Following her surgery, she received intensive nursing care, including syringe feeding, until she regained her sassy character again, perfectly fitting for her name, Princess Peach!

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Sadly, not all our patient stories have happy endings, and rabbits in particular are high risk. Despite her owner’s quick action, our early interventions and emergency surgery, Peach passed away at home a few days later, unexpectedly.

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It was clear how very loved Peach was. Her owner's excellent care and quick action gave Peach the best chance. We will all remember her sassy character, beautiful face, and celebrate the wonderful life she had. A big thank you to her owner for allowing us to share her story. We hope Peach’s story may help another bunny owner, which is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.

Spaying doesn’t just protect your cat from developing pyometra (infection of the uterus) and mammary tumours (cancer) la...
24/04/2025

Spaying doesn’t just protect your cat from developing pyometra (infection of the uterus) and mammary tumours (cancer) later in life, but also prevents unwanted pregnancy.

Cats are fertile from around 4 months of age, which means your cat can fall pregnant when still a kitten herself.

During their seasons, i.e. fertile window which tends to fall from February to October each year, female cats will ‘call’ regularly. This means every 3 weeks during this period, your female cat will receive male attention, and unneutered male cats will roam large areas away from home in search of a mate. They will also mark their territory, often around your home, with a very pungent urine spray as a territorial behaviour, meaning they are likely to fight near your home too.

If you are not considering breeding from your cat, the best thing to do to protect her and a future litter, is to have her spayed.

For more information, get in touch with our friendly team.

22/04/2025

We are searching for the owner of a cat 🐱

Sadly, we have had a deceased, black, unneutered male cat brought into our clinic. We are trying to locate his owners.

He was found on Whitworth Road. He unfortunately did not have a microchip or collar.

If you think he may belong to you or you would like more information, please contact our main clinic via telephone on 01793 526780.

Thank you

After today, there is only one Tuesday left to take advantage of our 'Neutering Tuesday' offer 📣We are offering a specia...
22/04/2025

After today, there is only one Tuesday left to take advantage of our 'Neutering Tuesday' offer 📣

We are offering a special £50 discount if you book your dog in to be spayed on a Tuesday, until the end of April (available at our main clinic).

Remember, your dog will require a health check (which is FOC!) prior to booking if we have not seen your dog within the last month. If your pet already has seasons, we recommend that you allow at least 9 weeks from the end of their season.

The price covers pre-operative checks, their surgical procedure and 2 post-operative checks to support them through recovery.
*medical recovery shirts are not included.

For further advice, to discuss any concerns or to book in, please ring your local branch and ask to talk to a member of our nursing team.

Now that the weather has improved, your cat may be spending more time outdoors.There are so many benefits to cats being ...
21/04/2025

Now that the weather has improved, your cat may be spending more time outdoors.

There are so many benefits to cats being outdoors - it can improve wellbeing, increase exercise and help them to exhibit natural behaviours. It is, however, a risk to their health, every time they go out.

Here are our top tips to keep them safe:

🐈Microchipping: It is a legal requirement for cats to be microchipped. Many are still not, and the ones that are, often don’t have up-to-date details. It is easy to arrange and will ensure your pet is reunited with you, should the worst happen.
🐈Preventative healthcare: Just by being outside, your pet is exposed to parasites and infectious diseases. Ensure their preventative care is up-to-date, and maybe consider joining our pet health club to enjoy additional benefits too!
🐈Provide a safe outdoor space: You could consider allowing your cat outdoors, but only in the garden (think cat-proof fences or a cat-friendly enclosure). This will reduce the risk of accidents or injury. Road traffic collisions are sadly extremely common.
🐈Provide a cat flap: Allow your cat the freedom to come and go as they choose, as this can provide them the option to arrive home on their terms when you may not be around to let them in, ensuring they are safe.
🐈Neutering: Unneutered male cats are more likely to roam in search of a mate and are more likely to get into fights. Spaying your female cat also means there won’t be unwanted or unplanned pregnancies.

Get in touch with our team if you’d like any support or further advice.

20/04/2025

Did you know that many of the spring bulbs and flowers we admire in our gardens or on our walks are actually harmful to pets?

It's wise to be aware of those that are toxic, in particular, if you have a dog who enjoys a bit of digging in the garden or you like to display potted plants at home. Various parts of the plants are toxic, even down to the water they sit in.

These are the most common perpetrators:

🌷Daffodil or narcissus
🌷Tulips and hyacinth
🌷Bluebells

If your pet shows any of the following signs, seek veterinary help:

⚠️Upset stomach (vomiting/diarrhoea)
⚠️Excessive drooling
⚠️Difficulty breathing
⚠️Fitting
⚠️Disorientation
⚠️Severe lethargy

The warmth of spring may have you thinking about a sunny summer holiday.If your dog isn’t joining you for the staycation...
19/04/2025

The warmth of spring may have you thinking about a sunny summer holiday.

If your dog isn’t joining you for the staycation, perhaps they will need to go into kennels or stay with a pet sitter, which can result in them needing a kennel cough vaccination.

All dogs are at risk of catching kennel cough, but crowded environments with other dogs put them at higher risk - hence the term kennel cough.

It is a highly contagious chest infection which is caused by an airborne virus. Whilst not life-threatening to healthy pets, vulnerable pets (young, elderly and those with pre-existing conditions), can be affected more severely.

Get in touch with our team to find out more and for peace of mind that your pet is protected.

19/04/2025

UPDATE: WERE BACK UP AND RUNNING AS NORMAL ⚠️ ⚠️ Currently our phones are not working. If you have an emergency please call ************. Alternatively you can contact us via pets app or email [email protected] ⚠️ ⚠️

We would like to wish our clients and their pets a wonderful Easter break 🐇Please be advised of our opening hours over t...
17/04/2025

We would like to wish our clients and their pets a wonderful Easter break 🐇

Please be advised of our opening hours over the bank holiday weekend:

Good Friday | Emergencies Only
Saturday | Open as normal
Easter Sunday | Emergencies Only
Easter Monday | Emergencies Only

Your Thameswood Team 🐾

17/04/2025

Here are our top tips for a safe Easter with your pets!

🍫Toxic foods are everywhere at this time of year. Chocolate, hot cross buns (raisins and sultanas), sweet treats - be mindful of where those dangerous foods could be hiding (especially when doing Easter egg hunting with children).

🌷Spring flowers are beautiful but many of them are toxic to pets. All parts of the plant are toxic from the bulb to the petals, and the list of plants is very long - your best bet is to ensure your pets don’t have access to or ingest any part of them. Even the water flowers sit in can be toxic!

💚Our countryside is filled with new life. Ewes are lambing and so it is vitally important we don’t disturb them during this vulnerable time, perhaps choosing a different walking route for a few weeks.

🥕Sunday dinners, or Easter dinners with family are just wonderful. However, if you, much like us, like to share a little with your pets, just be mindful of what and how much. As well as toxic ingredients such as onion and garlic lurking in the gravy or stuffing, fatty meats, goosefat roasties, mixtures of vegetables, etc, can all cause upset stomachs and in serious cases, pancreatitis.

Available on Tuesdays, at our main clinic, until the end of April! ♀️🐾We are offering a special £50 discount if you book...
17/04/2025

Available on Tuesdays, at our main clinic, until the end of April! ♀️🐾

We are offering a special £50 discount if you book your dog in to be spayed on a Tuesday, until the end of April.

Remember, your dog will require a health check (which is FOC!) prior to booking if we have not seen your dog within the last month. If your pet already has seasons, we recommend that you allow at least 9 weeks from the end of their season.

The price covers pre-operative checks, their surgical procedure and 2 post-operative checks to support them through recovery.
*medical recovery shirts are not included.

For further advice, to discuss any concerns or to book in, please ring your local branch and ask to talk to a member of our nursing team.

Limited time offer! 🎉We are offering a special £50 discount if you book your dog in to be spayed on a Tuesday, until the...
15/04/2025

Limited time offer! 🎉

We are offering a special £50 discount if you book your dog in to be spayed on a Tuesday, until the end of April. This is available at our main clinic!

Spaying your female dog will:
♀️Prevent unwanted pregnancy
♀️Reduce the risk of uterine infections
♀️Reduce and eliminate the risk of certain cancers
♀️Reduce unwanted attention

Remember, your dog will require a health check (which is FOC!) prior to booking if we have not seen your dog within the last month. If your pet already has seasons, we recommend that you allow at least 9 weeks from the end of their season.

The price covers pre-operative checks, their surgical procedure and 2 post-operative checks to support them through recovery.
*medical recovery shirts are not included.

For further advice, to discuss any concerns or to book in, please ring your local branch and ask to talk to a member of our nursing team.

Pets should be able to get all the nutrients they need through a well-balanced diet.However, for some pets with specific...
14/04/2025

Pets should be able to get all the nutrients they need through a well-balanced diet.

However, for some pets with specific ailments, much like us, they may require some additional support. Your vet will be able to advise on what supplementation may benefit your pet.

Before you purchase a supplement, there are a few other things you may like to consider:

🥄Are the ingredients natural and of good quality?
🥄Is this a tested product? Good marketing or the cheapest supplement doesn't mean it will work in the same way as another. To experience the benefits, supplements need to be tested rigorously to support the claims and be well formulated.
🥄Is it easy to administer? If you have ever had a pet who knows when their worming medication is coming, you’ll want to ensure their supplement is palatable as this will often be a daily dose.

For any advice, our team will be happy to help.

Our puppy pack is the most cost-effective way to ensure your puppy receives everything (& more) to get them off to the b...
13/04/2025

Our puppy pack is the most cost-effective way to ensure your puppy receives everything (& more) to get them off to the best start in life.

Conveniently register your pet via telephone or our website and for only £72, you and your pet will receive:

🐕Registration and an initial health check
🐕Vaccine course
🐕A comprehensive puppy chat with free food and treats
🐕2x socialisation parties with party bags
🐕Monthly youth clubs to discuss development & behaviour, tailored to your family
🐕Graduation rosette and pet toy
🐕Free nurse consultations throughout the year

Come and see us for a FREE pet health check! 📢We're at Moredon Sporting Hub doing free health checks until 2.30pm this a...
11/04/2025

Come and see us for a FREE pet health check! 📢

We're at Moredon Sporting Hub doing free health checks until 2.30pm this afternoon. Pop along and see us! 🐶

Would you like to welcome wildlife into your garden this Spring?Here’s how….Each year we help Oak & Furrows RSPCA care f...
10/04/2025

Would you like to welcome wildlife into your garden this Spring?

Here’s how….

Each year we help Oak & Furrows RSPCA care for injured wildlife, and in particular hedgehogs. Offering wildlife a helping hand will help to reduce the number of wild animals in need.

Address

62-64 Purton Road
Cheltenham
SN22LZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441793526780

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