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Churchdown Veterinary Centre part of Arvonia Vets, The Reddings, Cheltenham. Small friendly Veterina
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04/12/2024

Say hello to Annabel, one of our talented veterinary surgeons here at Arvonia Vets! 🩺

Annabel graduated from the University of Bristol and gained experience in farm and small animal practices in South Leicestershire. She’s passionate about anaesthesia and has a real love for surgery—especially caesarean sections, as she finds it so rewarding to help bring new life into the world.

Outside of work, Annabel enjoys long walks with her two-year-old Springer Spaniel, Marco, as well as swimming and surfing when she gets the chance. 🌊🐶

We’re so lucky to have Annabel on our team! 🧡

You can meet the rest of the team here 🔗 https://www.cheltenhamvets.co.uk/about-us/our-team/

03/12/2024

Positive reinforcement is a great tool when it comes to teaching our pets tricks (or anything, really). 🤓 But while some pets are perfectly happy to be rewarded with food, others prefer a lot of fuss and praise! Which type of reward is your pet’s favourite? Let us know in the comments!

01/12/2024

December is finally here! 🎄 ❄️ We are quickly approaching the most magical time of the year and, in the rush of preparing everything, don’t forget to help your pets stay safe during this season.

With the amount of delicious food going around, it’s easy to take your eyes off your furry little helpers, so make sure always to keep these dangerous foods away from their reach:

🐾 Chocolate or coffee

🐾 Raisins, sultanas and grapes

🐾 Anything containing sweeteners like xylitol

🐾 Fatty leftovers and bones

If you have any questions or need help preparing your house for a pet-safe Christmas, don’t hesitate to call us!

30/11/2024

How many names or nicknames do you have for your pet? 🤔

Do you call them one name when they’re being sweet and another when they’ve broken something? 😅

Tell us in the comments below! 👇

29/11/2024

At Arvonia Vets, we’re equipped to provide exceptional surgical care for your pets, whether they need routine procedures or advanced surgeries. 🏥

With state-of-the-art facilities, including CT imaging, our skilled team can perform a wide range of surgeries - from everyday neutering and dental work to complex procedures like fracture repairs, tumour removals, and specialised treatments for respiratory and orthopaedic conditions.

We’re also thrilled to share that Jasmine, a sweet kitten who recently underwent a medically necessary tail amputation with us, is doing incredibly well! Her resilience is a wonderful reminder of why we’re dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. 🐱

When your pet needs expert surgical care, trust Arvonia Vets to deliver the best support every step of the way.

🔗 https://www.cheltenhamvets.co.uk/surgery/

28/11/2024

Did you just adopt a new kitten or puppy? If so, we’re so happy for you! Caring for a new furry friend is a great adventure, but they also need a lot of vet care to give them the best start in life.

Sign up for our puppy or kitten packages for just £79! Our all-inclusive package covers everything they’ll need during their first six months, including:

💉 First & second routine vaccinations
📃 Four weeks of FREE insurance from Pet Plan
🩺 Full health examination by one of our vets and 6-month health check
🐈🐕 Microchip, which is now mandatory for both dogs and cats
💊 Three flea, roundworm and lungworm treatments

Head over to our website to get to know the full benefits 🔗 https://www.cheltenhamvets.co.uk/puppy-and-kitten-packs/

27/11/2024

Even though our pets are brimming with curiosity, it’s best to keep them away from wild mushrooms! 🐶🍄

There are a variety of species that grow locally and it’s not immediately obvious which ones are safe and which ones are dangerous.

To help ensure great walks this season, we recommend:

🍂 Keeping your pet on a lead.

🍂 If they like to roam, keep a close eye on them.

🍂 In case you spot your dog eating something they shouldn’t, call us as soon as you are able and try to get a picture of what they ate!

Do you often see mushrooms on your pet walks? Tell us all about them below!

24/11/2024

A**l glands are part of the exit portion of your dog’s digestive system, and they produce an important secretion that helps them communicate. 🐕

However, at times, these glands can get blocked due to overfilling or digestive issues like persistent diarrhoea. When this happens, the glands can get irritated and might even become prone to infections if not treated in time.

If you notice your dog is dragging their bum on the floor, nibbling constantly at that area or seems uncomfortable, don’t hesitate to give us a call! 📲

20/11/2024

Meet Andrea! 🙌

Andrea changed careers in October 2021 when she joined Arvonia Vets after working in a bank for 22 years!

During her time off, she enjoys gardening and spending time with Blue, her rescue dog from Bosnia.

Get to know the rest of our team on our website 🔗 https://www.cheltenhamvets.co.uk/about-us/our-team/

19/11/2024

At Arvonia Vets, we’re proudly independent. Our vets and registered vet nurses have complete freedom with the diagnostic and treatment tools they use, ensuring that every decision is tailored to your pet’s individual needs. We believe this flexibility allows us to offer the best care and ensure you can make the most informed choices for your pet’s health.

You can read more about us here 🔗 https://www.cheltenhamvets.co.uk/about-us/

17/11/2024

This November, join us in celebrating our older pets!

While golden oldies can have specific health and lifestyle needs, there is no mistaking that they have the most experience when it comes to being loving, outstanding companions.

Show us your best photos in the comments below! 📸 👋

11/11/2024

Blood tests can provide us with a wide range of information about our patients' health at that particular moment in time.

There are many situations where we might need to take a blood sample of your pet, such as:

🩸 Before your pet is under anaesthesia for a surgical procedure, to ensure the kidney and liver are working well

🩸As part of a routine check-up to get a good baseline of information

🩸 During senior health checks, so we can identify any health problems that might show up with ageing

🩸 Screening for health problems when your pet is feeling unwell

🩸 Monitoring long-term treatments to make sure medicines are working as intended

Rest assured that our team of vets and vet nurses is highly trained in taking blood samples and will ensure a stress-free procedure!

09/11/2024

Did you know your pet will have different food and nutrient needs throughout their life? 🍲 🐾

Young animals, adults, golden oldies, sick pets or pregnant/lactating animals all have distinct dietary needs, so it’s good to try and adjust their food as you go along!

There are many ways to find the perfect diet for your furry friend, no matter how picky they are about food. Ensuring you are feeding the right things for their age and physical needs is a good way to help maintain healthy growth as well as the normal functioning of many organs.

Get in touch with us if you need help choosing the best diet for your pet!

08/11/2024

Today is World Radiography Day! 🩺🐾 First discovered at the end of the 19th century, X-rays are only a relatively recent development when we consider the long history of veterinary medicine, but we can all agree they are absolutely essential.

Since then, X-ray imaging has become commonplace in veterinary practices far and wide. It is cost-effective, has nearly no risks for pets or vets, and provides answers quickly without needing to perform invasive surgery.

Has your pet ever had an X-ray? Tell us all about it in the comments below!

05/11/2024

Did you know that hedgehogs will be looking for cosy spots to hibernate during this time of the year? 🍂💤

Their preferred hideouts are logs or piles of leaves, and if they spot one in your garden, they might move right in. Unfortunately, this includes bonfires, and we urge our community to assemble them as close as possible to when they are going to be lit, and check for any hedgehogs before starting the fire.

Have fun, and remember to keep our hedgehog friends safe! 🦔 If you spot a hedgehog that needs help, contact the British Hedgehog Preservation Society on 01584 890 801 📱

31/10/2024

We hope it's a great Halloween night for all of our pet owners! 🎃 👻

Are you considering dressing up your furry friend? There are an endless number of social media posts depicting pets in elaborate costumes, but we recommend keeping it simple this spooky season!

Many costumes are not designed with comfort or mobility in mind, often being too bulky or covering up eyes, ears or even the nose. To ensure that everyone has a great time, you can accessorise a collar, lead or harness with fetching decorations that won't make your pet uncomfortable.

How do your furry best friends feature in your Halloween celebrations? Tell us everything!

30/10/2024

By subscribing to our puppy/kitten packages, you get everything you need for your new furry friend for the first six months of their life for only £79.

Our unbeatable packages include:

👉 First & second routine vaccinations
👉 Four weeks of FREE insurance from Pet Plan
👉 Full health examination by one of our vets and 6-month health check
👉 Microchip
👉 Three flea, roundworm and lungworm treatments
👉 Other benefits, such as a starter pack, toys and food

Head over to our website to join 🔗 https://www.cheltenhamvets.co.uk/puppy-and-kitten-packs/

28/10/2024

Are you considering welcoming a new furry member into your family? 🤔

Before you make your decision, we’d like to remind you that there are more options than puppies or kittens!

If you don’t have much time to commit to house training or handling the needs of a high-energy adolescent pet, how about adopting an adult or even a senior companion?

Let us know about your decision-making process in the comments! 👇

Address

Cheltenham Road East
Gloucester
GL31HX

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm

Website

http://www.churchdown-vets.co.uk/

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If you could name your pet’s favourite hobby, what would it be? Running faster than you can catch them? Agility training? Playing? Show us in the comments below! 👇

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to keep your pet happy and healthy all year round with our Healthcare Plan! Head over to our website to join 🔗 https://www.cheltenhamvets.co.uk/health-care-plan/

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who go to the doctor for regular check-ups and those who only seek help if something’s wrong. The same is true for cat owners! 🐈 Cats are secretive animals, and they are great at masking signs that they are unwell. But, while this would be considered an advantage in the wild, in our pets, it can be the opposite. ⚠️ There are a range of diseases that we can prevent through regular vet visits, vaccinations and parasite treatments, and plenty of other illnesses that we can treat or manage well if detected at an early stage, such as hyperthyroidism or chronic kidney disease. 🩺 If you postpone these visits because your cat is not a fan of coming in, talk to our team. We’re more than happy to work out with you how we can make everything more pleasant for everyone! 🥰

We often get this question: Should I bathe my bunny regularly? 🤔 The answer may surprise you! Check out our video to know more about the bathing habits of our lovely rabbits and how you can keep your bunnies clean, healthy and stress-free.

Our golden oldies might start slowing down as the years go by but don’t chalk this up to old age! Talk to us, and together we can find the best treatment plan to help your pet remain pain-free and mobile for as long as possible 📲

If you’ve ever adopted a puppy, you’ve probably heard of canine parvovirus. This illness can be life-threatening in puppies and is one of the diseases that vaccinations protect against. 💉 Check out our video, and get in touch right away if you spot these signs on your puppy!

Have you heard of feline idiopathic cystitis? Check out our reels, and get in touch with us if you spot any of these signs on your cat. 😺 If you ever notice that your cat cannot urinate or is straining to pee and nothing comes out, this is a medical emergency, and you should bring them in right away.

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Welcome to Churchdown Veterinary Centre

Churchdown veterinary centre is the sister branch to Arvonia cheltenham veterinary centre. Arvonia was established in 1980 by Guy Mewha-Williams. Churchdown opened in January 2013 on Monday the 13th.

Churchdown vet centre is located in the former police station opposite Tesco’s on Cheltenham Road East. Here at the branch we host scheduled regular referral ophthalmology clinics that are run by RCVS Veterinary Ophthalmologist John Mould MRCVS.

We take pride in our service that we offer to our clients, Churchdown being the sister branch to Arvonia means that our family just keeps extending and we do feel like our clients are part of the family. We have a fantastic team of Nurses, support staff and receptionists at both of our practices and their dedicated service is one of the best.

We also support our troops by giving discount to members of the armed forces on a number of services.