Riverside Veterinary Centre

19/12/2025

Harley says make sure you have medication and food supplies for your pets for the Christmas and New Year period. Call us 01789 299455 to order ahead so that we have everything ready for you to collect.

Please note that our wholesaler deliveries are intermittent during the festive period. Details of our opening times are here:

https://www.riversidevetcentre.com/opening-hours/

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18/12/2025

There's still time to donate to via our Christmas Giving Tree.

We can accept donations by card payment both in person or by telephone and also cash. Your name will be entered in to our prize draw for £50 Amazon Voucher. The draw will take place on Monday 5th January, keep 👀 on our socials for the winner!

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17/12/2025

‘Tis the season .... of chocolate gifts.

Many of you will be aware of the dangers of pets consuming chocolate. Chocolate is toxic for pets. Unlike us humans, pets cannot break down the caffeine and theobromine chocolate contains. Chocolate can cause diarrhoea, increased heart rate and panting, and in severe cases seizures and cardiac problems. If your pet has consumed chocolate seek veterinary advice as soon as possible. Depending on your pet plus the type of chocolate and how much chocolate they have consumed, veterinary intervention may be necessary, each pet is assessed individually.

Last week Coco helped himself to a chocolate cookie topped with a chocolate & hazelnut hippo that wasn’t quite out of his reach. His owners caught him in the act & contacted us immediately. Because of what Coco had eaten plus his health condition, we induced vomiting to remove the toxins. As his owners acted so quickly Coco was on his way back home within an hour of stealing this festive treat. Some pets, again depending on an individual’s case, may require further treatment.

Don’t leave chocolate under the Christmas tree or in easy reach of your pets. Whilst dogs seem the obvious culprits to help themselves, eating chocolate can have similar effects for cats and rabbits too.

Should you have any concerns about your pet during the festive period and we are closed, call our number 01789 299455 and you will be transferred to the caring team at The Willows. The link below is for our opening hours.

https://www.riversidevetcentre.com/opening-hours/

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15/12/2025

Are your pets as ready for Christmas as Max is? He's been in to collect food supplies to see him through the festive period.

Call ahead with your food and medication orders 01789 299455.

Nice one Max and we ❤️ your dickie bow

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10/12/2025

In the run up to the festivities ensure you have sufficient food and medication for your pet.

Call ahead 01789 299455 with your pet's orders so that we have everything ready for collection. Our wholesaler deliveries are intermittent Christmas / New Year week.

You can find details of our opening hours using the link below to our website. As aways be assured that whilst we are closed emergency advice and treatment is available from caring team at The Willows. Just call 01789 299455 and you will be put through to them.

https://www.riversidevetcentre.com/opening-hours/

05/12/2025

We can confirm this pup’s training is coming on 👍🏻 She did a lovely sit for us this morning when in for her second vaccination. Well done Peggy Sue ⭐️
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03/12/2025

Introducing our Christmas 2025 Giving Tree in aid of Avon Rescue. When donating your name will be entered into our prize draw for £50 Amazon voucher. Card and cash payments accepted.

21/11/2025

As your pet's veterinary practice we are best placed to advise and recommend treatment and prevention for parasites depending on your pet and their lifestyle. By treating your pet regularly, you are also protecting your family.

We have a time limited offer currently on wormers for your dog. T&Cs apply. Providing your dog has seen one of our veterinary surgeons within the last 12 months you can purchase 3 and get 1 free. Offer ends 30.11.2025. These tasty chewy wormers treat the following:

⚠️Roundworms - very common, can cause diarrhoea, weight loss and a pot belly.
⚠️Tapeworms - transmitted via fleas so ask about flea treatment and prevention.
⚠️Lungworms - live in lungs and heart, signs inc coughing.

Call our team 001789 299455 now to order.

18/11/2025

13/11/2025

It's back! Our time-limited offer continues until 30/11/2025: purchase 3, get 1 chewy wormer tablet free for your dog. T&Cs apply. Call 01789 299455 to order, provided one of our vets has seen your dog in the last 12 months.

05/11/2025

Will your pets be listening to the radio this evening? Classic FM are again running their pet programme from 5pm this evening. Playing relaxing and calming music to distract pets distressed by fireworks.

Here's the link:

https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/pet-classics-returns-calm-fireworks/

02/11/2025

If your cat or dog doesn't like fireworks making a den can really help. Behind the sofa or in their crate maybe a good spot. Somewhere quiet where they can feel safe and secure. You can even create one with a cardboard box. Ensure there's enough room for your pet to move around. Add a blanket or bedding to assist with noise reduction. Close curtains and windows. Distract them from the noises outside with the tv or radio.