Smudgers Mutts Dog Grooming & Home Boarding

31/07/2024

Today I am grateful NOT to be working in clinic. No not to enjoy the sunshine, but to be away from the devastation that heatstroke still causes despite multiple warnings. I am grateful not to be battling to save lives, and witnessing unnecessary deaths of wonderful dogs who would have quite happily missed a walk today.

To all my veterinary colleagues, I just hope you do not have to see too many tragedies today. Sending lots of love and healing as it’s part of our job which should no longer be part of our job and has a huge negative mental impact.

KEEP THOSE DOGS IN THE COOL, AT HOME!

24/07/2024

Great walk and swim with this lovely lot this morning 🐾♥️🐾

06/07/2024

THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!

It's not long now until we open our doors at 12pm to welcome you to our Summer Open Day, and we're so excited to see you!

Come on down to meet some of our rescue pets, enter the fun dog show, shop the range of stalls and enjoy all the other treats we have in store for you including on-the-day raffle, BBQ, bar, cakes, charity shop bargains, bouncy castle, kids games, entertainment and more.

The dog show timetable can be found on our website at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/open-day 👈 and registration opens at 12pm.

The event will run from 12pm to 4:30pm today (Saturday 6th July).

05/07/2024

Our new apprentice took some amazing pics on dog walks this morning, I won’t name her - she can own up when she’s ready!

03/07/2024

29/06/2024

Lovely sunny Saturday walk today at Cheltenham Racecourse 🐾♥️☀️

18/06/2024

These guys looking on ♥️ dogs watching on dogs

16/06/2024

Two-and-a-half-year-old Dexter is a very energetic boy who is looking for an active family who can keep up with him. Dexter loves being out and about, always at the end of his lead sniffing out new and exciting adventures!

He is dog social but enjoys the quieter life at home so would like to be the only pet in the household. Dexter is very affectionate when he gets to know you but can be a little shy and worried at first. Due to this he would like an adult only home with a secure garden where he can explore, play and relax.

If you would like to be considered for Dexter, please email👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

15/06/2024

Great walk today

30/05/2024

It’s been a fun filled half term so far here - happy boarders, lovely walks

24/05/2024

Meet Summer, one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses!

Summer studied at Hartpury College and graduated in 2021. Since graduation, she has worked in Cheltenham in first opinion practice. Summer is excited for this new adventure in an independent clinic where patient and client care are the top priority.
She has always had a love for animals growing up and would always find a stray or wildlife to bring home and nurse back to health. Her main passion is for in-patient care and as well as having a keen interest in behaviour.
Outside of work, Summer enjoys travelling with her husband, Ben, and spending time with her Jack Russell, Scooby, and Binx the cat.

24/05/2024

Top advice on here!

Leading up to the bank holiday, we wanted to remind people that adders might be enjoying the sunshine this weekend too.

Adders are the only native venomous snakes we have here in the UK. You can recognise them by the zigzag pattern along their back.

They enjoy the sunshine and are most commonly found basking on hillsides and the edges of woodland.

We tend so see a few cases of adder bites in dogs through the spring and summer in Gloucestershire. Sadly, as dogs are inquisitive they can be prone to bites when adders are unintentionally disturbed.

If your dog is bitten please take them to your vet immediately. It is recommended to carry them to reduce the spread of the toxin through the body, if possible applying cool water to the bite will reduce swelling.

Once at the vets we will support your dog providing fluids to maintain circulation, pain relief and sometimes steroids, antibiotics and anti-venom if required.

The signs can vary from just having swelling around the bite, lameness, pain, becoming wobbly, to developing collapse, organ complications and shock. Luckily most cases when treated respond well and survive.

If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch. Have a wonderful bank holiday!

16/05/2024

Noise phobias are an extremely common problem for our pets. We mostly see pets about it during fireworks season but it can be an issue all year round for some.

These are some of the more common symptoms of noise phobias:
- hiding
- urinating
- defecating
- chewing
- drooling
- panting
- pacing
- trembling
- barking

It takes time to work on de-sensitisation so now is the ideal time to start ahead of the firework season in the autumn.

We are here to help, our vets and nurses will work with you to assess how severe your pet's noise phobia is before forming a plan that is achievable and suitable for your pet.

16/05/2024

My own dogs Geoffrey and Betty had an exciting afternoon visiting Regency Vets they were so pleased to check out the new premises and be given a clean bill of health 🐾♥️🐾 I was super impressed with the fabulous new premises, lovely small independent practice building their client base from scratch - Smudgers Mutts will now also be using them as our designated vets for our businesses. Good luck 🍀in your new adventure I just know you’re going to nail it!

11/05/2024

So excited to have a new independent vets in town

Meet Alex, one of the practice founders. Alex has a wide range of experience in small animal practice, he has a calm, patient approach to his work. His main clinical interests include soft tissue surgery and promoting responsible breeding practices.

11/05/2024

Betty taking some time in the shade, cans on getting ready for what are your dogs up to on this sunny weekend?

09/05/2024

Meet Olivia, one of the practice founders. Renowned for her client care, she is driven by providing the best care for your pet, ensuring you and your pet feel comfortable and reassured.
Olivia enjoys all aspects of her work but has particular interests in surgery and ultrasound

03/05/2024

Gorgeous walk this afternoon, rather soggy dogs but very happy dogs!

01/05/2024

The old myths about rapeseed being dangerous are doing the rounds again I see!!

It is not the rapeseed causing dangerous toxic signs. However letting your dog run through rapeseed fields is not advisable not just because of the fertiliser/herbicide that could of been sprayed on it (that would cause toxic signs) but because it’s a farmers produce.

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30/04/2024

Just moved my own dogs over to this fabulous new practice - what an amazing dental offer they have on!

We're so excited to finally be welcoming you in and to be using our amazing new facilities! 🎉🎉🎉

We believe prevention is better than cure and are offering an opening discount on our dental scale and polish until Friday 10th May. We are offering a scale and polish under general anaesthetic for £200!

If you are interested, please do contact us to arrange a free dental check at the practice before we book the procedure.

We can't wait to see you.

(The boring T&Cs: please note this is subject to availability and any dental extractions required will be charged on top of the £200 price.)

25/04/2024

Our doors are open, come and see us! You can book online through our website, or give us a call. We'd love to see you.

17/04/2024

Just met up with Michelle from Watson pet care lovely lady who has space for more dog walks! Give her a call on 07901795793 if you have a hound needing a fun filled afternoon / lunchtime walk. 🐾🐾

01/04/2024

This is VERY exciting news!

Coming soon to Cheltenham, Regency Vets is a new venture from two veterinary surgeons set to open in April 2024 promising to redefine the veterinary experience.