Silva House Veterinary Centre

Silva House Veterinary Centre Silva House Veterinary Centre, Silver St, Midsomer Norton,BA3 2ET provides a complete veterinary ser Registered in England and Wales No. 07238070.

Highcroft Veterinary Group is a trading name of Highcroft Pet Care Limited. Registered address CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. For insurance broking, Highcroft Pet Care Limited is an Appointed Representative of Insurance Factory Limited and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Firm Reference Number 782430. Highcroft Pet Care Limited is part of CVS (UK) Limi

ted, a company which owns veterinary practices in the UK. Company registration number: 03777473Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. VAT number: GB737145235

Did you know you can now check and amend your personal details held by us, and even add a photo of your pet(s) to your a...
24/01/2025

Did you know you can now check and amend your personal details held by us, and even add a photo of your pet(s) to your account? 📸🐶🐱🐰🐹
Whenever you receive an appointment confirmation email, you have the option to click the link (as shown below) to confirm your personal details. Once clicked, this will direct you to a webpage to check or amend all your details

Blue Monday - Monday 20th JanBlue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of January and is often considered the “sad...
20/01/2025

Blue Monday - Monday 20th Jan
Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of January and is often considered the “saddest day of the year”. Fortunately, we all know that our pets are great at cheering us up, and here’s how they can help raise your spirits this January:

-Studies show that interacting with pets—like stroking their fur or playing—
releases oxytocin (the "feel-good" hormone) and lowers cortisol levels (the
stress hormone).

-Walking a dog or playing with a cat keeps you active, which boosts
endorphins and helps combat sadness or depression.

-Pets are very intuitive, meaning they can sense when you are feeling down.
Their comforting presence alone can be enough to soothe any feelings of
stress, anxiety or sadness.

How do your pets help you beat the January blues? Share your stories and photos in the comments! 😼🐩

Meet Maggie 🦴🩷Maggie came in for her annual vaccinations. The owners mention that she appeared to have a problem with h...
18/01/2025

Meet Maggie 🦴🩷
Maggie came in for her annual vaccinations. The owners mention that she appeared to have a problem with her leg, on Maggie's physical exam it was noted that she had a Medial luxating patella this means that her kneecap was slipping out of the joint.
Surgery was performed at Silva House to deepen the groove so that her patella (kneecap) sits properly within the joint and therefore stops it from slipping out.
Maggie spent a full 24 hours at Silva house so we could monitor her recovery, she was a pleasure to look after.
We are please to say that Maggie is recovery well at home and is coming in regularly for check ups and will later start physiotherapy.

Why rechecks are so important.The most common reason for a re-examination is to determine whether your pet is actually b...
16/01/2025

Why rechecks are so important.
The most common reason for a re-examination is to determine whether your pet is actually better. Some problems have an expected course of disease, such as kennel cough, so we may only request a recheck if your pet isn’t better in the usual timeframe.

For other conditions, it can be difficult to tell if they are better or not at home, for example an eye ulcer that needs special stain applying, an ear infection that requires examination with an otoscope or cytology performing, or a urinary tract infection that needs urine testing to check for blood or bacteria. If we don’t identify that the condition is not resolved, the consequences can include ongoing pain or discomfort for your pet, increased cost overall, and sometimes even permanent damage to the affected body parts. For more information on why rechecks are important:

vetcollection.co.uk/health/why-rechecks-are-so-important

Why rechecks are so important This is particularly important when antibiotics are being used. We should always give anti...
15/01/2025

Why rechecks are so important

This is particularly important when antibiotics are being used. We should always give antibiotics for the shortest length of time required to achieve a cure, however if a longer course is required this should be continuous for them to be effective and create the least antimicrobial resistance. Finishing a short course of antibiotics, seeing that symptoms recur, then restarting treatment is much less effective. This will usually require a longer total course of treatment (as bacteria will have multiplied again while treatment was not being given) and prove more expensive. Sometimes a condition has improved but not resolved at the time of a recheck. Your vet will know what degree of improvement is expected in a particular timeframe and be able to decide whether your pet simply needs more time, or whether treatment plans need changing. If required, medication doses may be changed or additional medications can be prescribed. The earlier it is identified that a first-line treatment is insufficient for an individual case, the sooner we can intervene to achieve a cure in a timely and economic fashion.

Walk Your Dog MonthJanuary marks the beginning of Walk Your Dog Month, designed to encourage dog owners to be more activ...
14/01/2025

Walk Your Dog Month
January marks the beginning of Walk Your Dog Month, designed to encourage dog owners to be more active and ensure their pets get sufficient exercise. It highlights the importance of regular walks for a dog's physical and mental health whilst promoting a healthier lifestyle for pet owners too. It will not come as a surprise that there are many benefits to regular dog walks:
- Physical Health: Prevents obesity and keeps dogs fit.
- Mental Stimulation: Outdoor walks provide sensory enrichment through smells, sights, and sounds.
- Behavior Improvement: Exercise can reduce boredom, destructive behavior and anxiety.
- Bonding: Strengthens the relationship between owners and their pets.

Have you enjoyed many winter walks this season? ❄️ Throughout January we will be sharing many more pet care tips, so do keep an eye on our social media platforms.

AlbertHearing dog Albert has been on an adventure with his deaf partner Sarah, as they visited York city centre. Albert ...
13/01/2025

Albert
Hearing dog Albert has been on an adventure with his deaf partner Sarah, as they visited York city centre.

Albert took in all the sights, including the spectacular York Minster, and did so well in a busy environment with lots of people. Not only that, but Albert also travelled on two forms of public transport and proved to be the perfect passenger on both a train and a river cruise.
Amazing job as always, Albert!

New year, new pet? 🐹🐰🐱🦊The Healthy Pet Club has you covered. Vaccinations, Parasite control, Health checks, discounts in...
12/01/2025

New year, new pet? 🐹🐰🐱🦊
The Healthy Pet Club has you covered. Vaccinations, Parasite control, Health checks, discounts in practice and more .These benefits are included to give your pet the best start in life and to maintain their health as the years go by.

Find out how to join today:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-andproducts/healthy-pet-club

New year, new pet? The Healthy Pet Club has you covered!Vaccinations, Parasite control, Health checks, discounts in prac...
12/01/2025

New year, new pet? The Healthy Pet Club has you covered!

Vaccinations, Parasite control, Health checks, discounts in practice and more. These benefits are included to give your pet the best start in life and to maintain their health as the years go by.

Find out how to join today:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-andproducts/healthy-pet-club

Karen and MerlinMeet Karen, one of Hearing Dogs’ amazing volunteer dog trainers. We asked Karen about why she volunteers...
11/01/2025

Karen and Merlin

Meet Karen, one of Hearing Dogs’ amazing volunteer dog trainers. We asked Karen about why she volunteers: “My lovely mum has been deaf since childhood and has had multiple operations on her ears over the years and now has a BAHA hearing aid.

When she removes this at night, she hears nothing.” “She doesn't have a hearing dog herself but it's because of her I got involved with this amazing charity and became a volunteer. I've witnessed her struggles and the lack of understanding from people about her deafness and I wanted to do something to help improve a deaf person's life.”

Karen has been volunteering for ten years and it’s been Poodles all the way. Before current trainee Merlin, there were Jessie, Peach, Sonny, and Ziggy. Ahead of Merlin's final assessment, Karen has said: "I absolutely adore him and will miss Merlin so much as he makes me laugh everyday. But I feel so excited that someone out there is going to be told about him very soon. Whoever gets him will have an
extremely loyal friend who will look after and adore them.”

The pet insurance market can be very overwhelming but it can be made easier by deciding the type of policy that would su...
10/01/2025

The pet insurance market can be very overwhelming but it can be made easier by deciding the type of policy that would suit you best to narrow your search.

Depending on the age of your pet and level of cover you would like to protect them with, you can then start considering the different polices for that type of insurance.

Remember not all pet insurance is the same so it is a good idea to check the cover provided and ask if you will be paying more for claiming.

With the cost of living increasing, you may be starting to feel the impact on your monthly budget and looking for ways t...
09/01/2025

With the cost of living increasing, you may be starting to feel the impact on your monthly budget and looking for ways to reduce outgoings.

Our animal companions are part of the family and provide immeasurable support during hard times, but looking after their needs also contributes to monthly bills.

You may ask yourself if you can afford pet insurance, but when times are tough having the right pet insurance may actually help you manage costs more effectively.

08/01/2025

We have now got Instagram. Please follow our new page to keep up to date with all things silva house vets. Feel free to share with your friends and family so we can show you all the exciting new things we have coming this year including first aid evenings, puppy parties and lots more.

Don’t worry we will still continue our page too 🙂

https://www.instagram.com/silvahousevets?igsh=OTBpOWU4YnJyMzM2&utm_source=qr

National Labrador Day .Wednesday 8th JanuaryToday is National Labrador Day! To celebrate we’d love to see some photos of...
08/01/2025

National Labrador Day .Wednesday 8th January
Today is National Labrador Day!
To celebrate we’d love to see some photos of your gorgeous labs in the comments
below!

Dog snow and ice advice!As we move into the colder months of January and February, the chance of snow and ice increases ...
07/01/2025

Dog snow and ice advice!

As we move into the colder months of January and February, the chance of snow and ice increases and therefore you may find yourself heading out on a frosty dog walk more often than not!

Check out our top tips below on keeping your dog safe when out and about in snow and ice.

Remember, if the weather is really bad and you don’t think it is safe to head out, then there is no harm in skipping the odd dog walk and playing games indoors with your canine buddy. 🐶❄️⛄️

We have now started offering mobile nurse clinics every Monday and Thursday. 🚑💨Maybe your pet is nervous at the vets or ...
07/01/2025

We have now started offering mobile nurse clinics every Monday and Thursday.
🚑💨
Maybe your pet is nervous at the vets or maybe you or your pet is unable to make the trip to come see us? Then don't worry we have you covered, our nurses can come and visit you in the comfort of your own home for a routine appointment.

Please feel free to contact us to find out our availability on 01761412223.

Please see below some of what we can offer you:
- Nail clips
- Post operative wound care
- Bandage changes
- A**l gland expression
- Weight Clinics
- Healthy Pet Club 6 month checks
- Monthly injections e.g. Librela, Solensia etc.
If you are a member of our Healthy Pet Club you'll receive 10% off this service.

Address

3 Silver Street, Midsomer Norton
Radstock
BA32ET

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 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441761412223

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