Any pet product we don't have we can get the next day.
Orchard Vets, Wirrall Park Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9XE Tel: 01458 832972
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 08.00-19.00
Saturday 09.00-13.00
Sunday 10.00-13.00 We offer a friendly, welcoming and caring service to our customers whether of the two or four legged variety and we offer advice on any animal subject you care to mention. We have an enormous car park and free parking from 8 in the mo
rning to 6 at night, making us a simple one stop shop for all your pet supplies as well as the best in veterinary advice. At any other time we are only a phonecall away if you need advice or help in an emergency - just ring our usual number 01458 832972 and our answering service will make sure you speak to one of the Orchard Vets as a matter of urgency.
As I am sure you are all now aware it is compulsory for all cats to be microchipped. As the new legislation has come in Orchard Vets Glastonbury offer this service for just £14.99. For further information please do not hesitate to contact the practice or check out our website www.ovg.co.uk
Happy fathers day! To all the fathers out there, including the cat and dog dads, have a great day 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
As King Charles celebrates his official Birthday today, did you know that his 2 Jack Russell dogs, Bluebell and Beth, are the first rescue pets to live in Buckingham Palace? Coming from Battersea dogs and cats home, of which Queen Camilla is patron, they have definitely landed on their paws there!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾
To find out more about the amazing work at Battersea visit
https://www.battersea.org.uk/
In May we had a total of 17 missed appointments and no shows which is a massive improvement on the previous 2 months. If you are unable to attend your appointment please let us know so that we can offer your appointment slot to an animal that may need it urgently.
Please share so we can get Beau home!
The neutering deadline for exempted XL bullies who were one or older on 31st January 2024 is fast approaching. ⚠️
If your XL bully has not been neutered by the deadline and confirmation isn’t received by Defra, your dog will no longer be exempt and could be seized by the police. 😢
You only have a few weeks left, so we strongly advise you not to delay, as it could pose a significant risk.
For more support: https://bit.ly/3PH5oXH
Sorry! This event has been cancelled.
Come and join us for a great night.
Eyes down on Saturday 15th June @ West Monkton Village Hall for an exciting night of prize bingo to raise funds for the animals in our care!
£8 per person - doors open 6.30pm
* Raffle *Amazing Prizes *Bar *Snacks
Bring your dabbers and LET'S PLAY BINGO!
Book your space today: https://stgilesanimalwelfare.co.uk/st-giles-animal-welfare-2/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2kHBAvY4-jIPifq5W92E-C8UMHzv_GZUFnlhZ-MNOA6j4CvC9nkMhqpFs_aem_AUDiPw_ZxeA4b7gUjd307BICyGXCUvB9-39iendPI_B5Qe_boAHL-ElNyfQ9VwPsuuZEp6A0DLeZqlAI2lt1KuKW
This is the beautiful 11 week old Lady MJ who came in to register with us today. We don't see many Welsh Corgi Pembroke puppies so it was a real pleasure to welcome her to our practice.
🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Meet Mabel, a seven month old cocker spaniel and her family who visited us last week. If there was a competition for cutest paws in the world, we think Mabel would win gold. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Today is World Pet Memorial day and gives us an opportunity to honor the beloved pets that are no longer with us. It is such a difficult topic to raise and one aspect of our job that can be at best challenging and at worst heart breaking. If you would like to share a picture we would love to get a memorial feed going, please share below!
Meet Alfie a very cute grey mini lop who came in to see vet Hannah for his annual booster & health check.
Loneliness awareness week begins today which is hosted by a local charity in Bristol. For many people, having a pet is the only thing they have for company, and loneliness is becoming a real issue for many in this country. Dog walking can encourage us out and to chat to other dog walkers, so to support the idea of random acts of connection perhaps we can offer a smile or nod when out on our dog walks this week. For more information visit www.lonelinessawarenessweek.org
Sunday morning visit from Shadow and Xena, both Ellie and Olivia enjoyed cuddles with them!
Thank you for bringing them in to say hello
From 10th June 2024 it will be compulsory to have your cat microchipped.
When - Wednesday 12th June 2024 9.30-15.00
Where - Victoria Park Community Centre, Bridgwater
For more info [email protected]
Dental treats or chews, such as Virbac's VeggieDent chews - can be a good way to help clean your pet's teeth. Just like brushing, they need to be given daily or every other day to have much effect. Ensure that you are feeding the right size chew, and don't forget that while these are low fat treats, they still contain calories, so you may need to reduce their food allowance to avoid weight gain. The main benefit of chews are that they clean the teeth at the back of the mouth which are harder to reach with brushing.
Veterinary dental treatments – at your pet's annual health check, or if they are seeing the vet for any other reason, their mouth is examined, and the vet (or nurse) will advise you of their findings. They may recommend that you book the pet in for a full dental procedure. This is done under general anaesthetic, and involves the teeth being ultrasonically scaled, the mouth and throat examined in full, the teeth checked above and below the gumline using equipment such as dental probes and radiographs where needed, and the teeth being polished, as well as any extractions that might be needed. If this is carried out at an early stage, before any periodontal disease has progressed too far, it is less likely that teeth will be severely affected and need extraction. We brush our teeth twice daily, and still visit the dentist for an examination and scaling regularly, so we should really plan for most pets to have a full treatment under anaesthetic every few years. The better your home care, the less frequent these will need to be!
Today is National Best Friend Day and for so many of us, our pets are our best friends. Visit https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/life-with-your-dog/at-home/dog-and-child-safety to find out tips and advice on how to keep your children and pets safe together. Please share photos in the comments of your besties ❤🐶
Only a few days to go before the new legislation begins for having all cats microchipped. For further information please visit
https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped
Brushing – brushing your pet’s teeth is the best way to prevent build up of tartar and bacteria. However, it needs to be done regularly. It takes about three days for plaque to harden and form into tartar, so brushing less often than this will be ineffective. Daily brushing is best of all, as it gives bacteria very little chance to cause damage. Using a pet toothpaste is important – they do not froth like human toothpastes, and do not contain fluoride, but do have enzymes which continue to work against bacteria after you finish brushing.
Today is world environment day and as animal lovers we know the importance of looking after our planet for the future of our beautiful wildlife. To learn more or get involved visit www.worldenvironmentday.global
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Happy Hug Your Cat Day!!!! Not like we need an excuse here at Orchard Vets to hug our cats. Please share cute pics of cat hugging in the comments! Share the joy!!!!!
As much as we all enjoy making the most of the warm weather with a barbeque, it’s important to remember our furry friends too 🐾
Every year, our veterinary teams see pets that have got into a spot of accidental bother at a barbeque!
From heatstroke and sunburn to bin raids and broken glass, there are lots of hazards for pet owners to be mindful of ⚠️
[Visual description: An infographic explaining BBQ safety for pet owners. Tips include: 1) Secure the garden - Ensure your garden is secure and safe for pets by making sure all fences are robust and there aren’t any dangerous plants for them to reach. 2) Create a quiet space to de-stress - Set up a quiet room inside the house or in your garden where your pet can retreat. This space should be for your pets only, not your guests. 3) Beware of flamin' hot equipment - Hot food, coals and ashes can all cause serious burns. Once the cooking is complete, make sure the barbecue cools down properly. 4) Breathe easy - Smoke can be irritating for pets’ lungs, especially as many have sensitive airways. Make sure they are far away from the barbecue and not downwind of any fumes. 5) Skip the scraps - Barbecue scraps can upset your pet's stomach and undercooked or fatty foods can make them very poorly. Remember to dispose of any leftover bones or corn cobs safely and securely. 6) Keep cool and be sensible in the sun - On warmer days, make sure your pet has a shady space where they can cool down. Remember to also apply pet-safe sunblock to your furry friend at least 15 minutes before they go outside. 7) Treat them too - Prepare a pet-safe snack to keep them entertained.]
Public Service Reminder for your doggos as summer approaches.
Sunday 23rd June 2024
This week is Garden Wildlife Week and the first wildlife garden was established nearly 100 years ago in 1925. Recognising this week is important for a number of reasons -
1) It is ecologically beneficial- wildlife gardening is ecologically beneficial to the environment. We love it for this!
2) It allows wildlife to move easily - wildlife gardening allows for easy wildlife migration in urban areas. See what you can do this week to contribute!
3) It allows wildlife populations to connect - wildlife gardening helps wildlife populations connect better. Read up on the different populations that live in your area and how they interact with each other.
Meet Twigg (T W I double G) and Eviee (E V I double E) if it's good enough for Snoop Dogg then it's good enough for this pair!!! Twigg is 12 weeks old and has been in for her second vaccination. Our trainee nurse Eviee was lucky enough to get some snuggles in before she left. Jealous anyone????
🐝 To help the bees during the summer months there are fewer flowers and other food sources for the bees.
Water is also scarce and so many bees drown as they try to drink from the pools.
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Grate an apple and add some water to a bowl.
The bees will be able to get the sugars from the fruit and drink the water and not drown as they can stand on the pieces of fruit.
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Bee populations are threatened, let’s give them all the support we can🙏 Thanks 🐝💗
Meet Bubble and Squeak a pair of rabbits just over a month old who came in to be sexed. They loved to be handled and are such gentle souls. We had to hand them back or we would not have got any work done!
⭐ Free Microchipping Event ⭐
From the 10th of June 2024 it will be a legal requirement to have your cat microchipped.
We are holding a FREE Cat Microchipping Day on Wednesday the 12th of June at Victoria Park Community Centre, from 9:30am - 3:00pm.
The event is running on a first-come first-serve basis, no pre-booking is required. If we are very busy, we will be running a token system and provide you with a time slot to return later in the day.
For more information, please email [email protected]
See you there! 🐈
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| Monday | 8am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 1pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 1pm |
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We are thrilled to hear that Bella has found a home and Monty has had lots of enquiries! Thank you for all your shares and support!
Please help us in our February adoption drive with Cats Protection and Happy Landings!
We are CLOSED on Bank Holiday Monday 29th August. The practice is open as normal tomorrow (Saturday 27th) and Sunday 28th, 9am until 1pm, so please ensure any outstanding pre-ordered medications are collected this weekend if needed before Tuesday. Our emergency phone lines will be operating as normal. Enjoy your weekend!🐶🐱🌞
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