Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery

06/06/2024

29/03/2024

***Cats please listen and dogs too!
Chocolate's for humans,
and not for you!***

22/12/2023

Merry Christmas from the Station Bridge Vets Team. Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2024!

05/11/2023

💊 | Cat Vaccine Shortage

There is currently a national shortage of some cat vaccines.

Please call to book your cat vaccination appointment.

We will update further as we are able to and will work to ensure all cats get the protection they need.

- Cats having year 2/3 boosters are unaffected and can proceed as normal (as these do not require the FeLV component).
- Cats that require a full booster vaccine to include FeLV may ned to be postponed. We have been informed that FeLV should be back in stock by the new year.
We are not wanting any cats to not have their boosters but are needing to delay slightly.
- We may have to reschedule appointments based on stock levels.

If you are unsure of which vaccine your cat is due please contact us and we can check for you and advise from there 🐱

14/10/2023

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL OUR CLIENTS - PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ⚠️

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is the governing body for all veterinary practices and practitioners. They are responsible for creating guidelines and rules that all veterinary practices must adhere to.

Taking effect immediately, the RCVS have published new prescribing regulations for prescription medications.

These new regulations state that a physical examination of every pet must take place before any antibiotic, anti-fungal, antiviral or anti parasitic treatment can be prescribed.

❓What does this mean for our clients? ❓

🟥 Any pet suspected to have an eye or ear infection must be seen each time, prior to dispensing medication (even pets that have ongoing issues).
🟧 Pets with chronic skin conditions must be seen if it suspected that antibiotics are required at any time.
🟨 Pets with suspected Urinary Tract infections must be seen prior to treatment. It is no longer possible to prescribe antibiotics based on the results of a urine sample handed into the practice for testing without subsequent examination of the pet.
🟩 Pets with Gastrointestinal upsets that may require antibiotic treatment must now be examined prior to dispensing medications. Results of faecal analysis is no longer sufficient.
🟦 Any patient prescribed anti parasitic treatments must be examined by a veterinary surgeon prior to the treatment being dispensed. Once seen a prescription for treatment, if product and dosage remains the same, will be valid for up to 12 months, or as stated by the veterinary surgeon.
🟪 Our policy for Repeat prescriptions for all other long term medications, not falling into the above categories, will remain the same as before, with pets requiring a six monthly medication check up or more regularly if advised by a veterinary surgeon.

The below links directly to the RCVS

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07/07/2023

Here is some advice on how to keep your cat cool during the hot weather & also signs of heat stroke in cats from the PDSA 🐱☀️
If you’re worried your cat has heatstroke then contact your vets, out of hours or nearest vets to you immediately for advice

15/06/2023

******WHILE STOCKS LAST*****
*********FREE 10kg SACK OF DOG FOOD********
We have an amazing offer for our clients.
Hills have very kindly provided us with 10kg sacks of metabolic dog food and low fat digestive care dog food, which normally retail at well over £60 a sack!
We are giving these away FOC with our Nurse Weight Clinics.
It's on a first come first served basis..... So if you are concerned about your dog's weight gain or general diet and are a registered client then contact us to book your nurse appt on 01733 615447.
Thank you Hills!

13/06/2023

Are you a new pet parent wanting to learn more about what your puppy is trying to tell you? ​

Visit our website and learn what they are trying to communicate through their sounds and body language. https://www.hillspet.co.uk/dog-care/behavior-appearance/puppy-behaviour

13/06/2023

With big thanks to George and his team for all their hard work! The repainting of Station Bridge Vets is almost complete! They've done an amazing job!
Also.......
The bollards along the side of the building have also been repainted and ready for 'leg cocking' (four legged friends only please).

17/05/2023

We are proud to be sponsoring this great event again this year. Looking forward to seeing you at the dog show!

19/04/2023

Ever wondered why some cats have a loose pouch of skin under their tummy that moves around when they walk? 🤔

Well, this is known as the 'primordial pouch' and is thought to serve a couple functions:

🐱 To protect their organs during fighting. When cats fight, they really go for it! They will often try to rake their opponents abdomen with their sharp back claws, so the primordial pouch protects this area from serious damage.

🐱Because the primordial pouch is made up from excess skin, it helps cats to stretch out when they are running, jumping or climbing. This is important for both hunting and defence.

🐱The primordial pouch starts to develop when a cat is around six months of age. It has nothing to do with neutering and is a completely normal part of the feline anatomy. Both entire and neutered cats may have a primordial pouch.

🐱Some big cats, such as tigers and cheetahs also have primordial pouches

🐱Sizes in primordial pouches vary - it doesn't mean your cat is overweight if it has a obvious primordial pouch, but it can do. If your cat is overweight you should speak to your veterinary team for advice.

📚Reference:

Wilson, J., 2021. What Is The Primordial Pouch In Cats?. [online] Cat-World. Available at: [Accessed 19 January 2021].

19/04/2023

Cats are notorious for hiding pain and discomfort. Three free webinars have been produced to help owners spot signs earlier and work with their vets to improve their beloved cats' quality of life.

The webinars have been produced by Dr Sarah Caney (sponsored by 'BOVA') for commonly seen senior conditions in cats.

To register on-line for any of these free webinars, please use the links provided below:

Arthritis: https://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=5808448715601900&referrer=ukFB

27/03/2023

It feels like spring is here and many rabbit owners are thinking about letting their pets out in their gardens. Pet remedy have helpfully put together a few things to consider.

Spring time with your rabbit: factors to consider 15/06/202211/02/2022 With spring on the way, many rabbit owners are thinking about letting their pets out in their gardens. The cold weather is finally coming to an end, and it’s time for them to enjoy some freedom once more. However, as a pet owne...

26/03/2023

We saw this and just needed to share:
“Sending love to anyone who has ever lost a pet. They are more than just pets. They become family and friends when they enter our lives”. - All on the Board 💫💙

25/03/2023

Find out if it's safe too feed him a banana treat and what to do if he's eaten a whole one, peel and all.

20/03/2023

There are over 9 million pet cats in England, with as many as 2.3 million unchipped!

➡️Compulsory microchipping for all owned cats is coming into place from the 10th June 2024.

If your cat is microchipped already:

✅ Check you have your cats microchip number handy
✅ Check you know which company they are microchipped to
✅ Keep all details up to date
✅ Flag your pet as 'missing' as soon as you have concerns they are lost

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/treasured-pets-now-safer-as-microchipping-for-cats-becomes-compulsory

17/03/2023

On Monday 20th March, Identibase are hosting 'identiday'.

Pet and keeper contact details stored with 'Identibase' (one of the UK’s largest microchip databases) can be updated on Identiday free of charge (contact identibase on 0330 9128077).

Identibase pet keepers who update their details on this day will automatically be entered into competitions to win pet goodies, and can benefit from identibase’s pet protection promotions.

*****Contact Identibase on 0330 9128077. Quote 'identiday' or follow instructions if calling on Monday 20th March. *****

***** Email [email protected] with any questions. *****

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ONLY RELATES TO IDENTIBASE AND NOT OTHER MICROCHIP DATABASE PROVIDERS

16/03/2023

Cat's nutritional needs change as they age, so it is important to know when to change their food to keep them healthy and active.

11/01/2023

We are regularly asked how best to apply a 'spot-on' treatment, so we have included here an easy self-help guide. If you struggle to apply any spot-on treatment you can always ask us to do it for you!

Watch this video and learn how to correctly apply Bravecto Spot-on on your Dog or Cat.

14/12/2022

The Station Bridge Vets team would like to wish all our two legged and four legged friends a very 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!' ...... and just for fun, a little christmas cracker joke.... Why are dogs and cats such bad dancers?..... because they have two left feet! 😉

17/11/2022

*****UPDATE**** We are back on-line again!
Thank you for your patience.
Our phone number (01733 615447) should now be working!

14/09/2022

Out of respect, Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery will be closed to regular appointments on Monday 19th September

23/08/2022

Spread the word, we are recruiting!

01/06/2022

Jubilee Weekend Closure
Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th June - CLOSED - EMERGENCY SERVICE
Monday 6th June - Normal opening hours
Have a great bank holiday weekend!

14/04/2022

** HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE **- The Station Bridge Vets Team wish you well for this Easter! We are open for Emergencies Only - Please call the surgery on 01733 615447 and follow the recorded message if you need urgent medical assistance.

20/12/2021

All the Team at Station Bridge Vets would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2022!

17/06/2021

Nationally there has been an increase in cats falling ill with a rare condition called pancytopenia. The issue has been identified by The Royal Veterinary College London and they are currently leading investigations in to the rise in cases.

A product recall has been issued as a precautionary measure by the manufacturer of some dry cat food ranges, whilst further investigations are carried out. Full details of the recalled diets can be found here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-36-2021

If you feed one of these diets it is advised you to stop feeding it immediately, and to contact the shop that you purchased it from.

Pancytopenia is a reduction in the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Clinical signs include lethargy, a high temperature, pale gums, blood in the urine or faeces (faeces will usually be dark or black). Small areas of bruising to the skin or gums may also be seen. If you notice any of these signs please contact your vet immediately.

Fold Hill Foods is taking the precautionary action of recalling several hypoallergenic cat food products because of safety concerns. Product details Applaws Cat Dry Chicken Pack size 400g, 2kg and 7.5kg Batch code NA Best before December 2022 to June 2023 Applaws Cat Dry Chicken & Salmon Pack size 4...

31/03/2021

**** Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from the Station Bridge Vets Team ****

Please note that we will be accepting emergencies only between Good Friday and Easter Monday.

If you do have an emergency over the Easter weekend please call the surgery on 01733 615447 and follow the instructions on the recorded message.