Crescent Veterinary Centre

01/07/2024

Tame the Trip to the Vet with These Tips!

Does the mere thought of whisking your furry feline to the vet send shivers down your spine? 🙀 If vet visits stress you and your cat out, you're not alone.

As your cat ages, regular vet check-ups become increasingly important. With a few tricks up your sleeve, you can transform those nerve-wracking trips into purr-fectly manageable outings.

🐈‍⬛ Keep Calm: Cats are attuned to our emotions, so stay relaxed and soothe your kitty with soft words. Pre-travel playtime and affection work wonders for both of you!

🐈‍⬛ Carrier Considerations: Select a cozy, spacious carrier with removable top and doors, and equip it with a non-slip mat topped by a soft blanket or towel. Encourage positive associations by keeping it open at home, while pheromone sprays can provide additional comfort.

🐈‍⬛ Familiarity is Key: Acclimate your cat to the carrier by incorporating it into their routine. Let them nap or dine inside and add familiar scents to make it feel like home.

🐈‍⬛ Skip the Snacks: Avoid feeding your cat for at least six hours before the journey to prevent tummy troubles.

🐈‍⬛ Wrap & Cover: If your cat resists carrier entry, gently wrap them in a blanket before placing them inside. Keep the carrier covered with a familiar-smelling towel for added security.

🐈‍⬛ Handle with Care: Keep the carrier flat on the floor, secured with padding to prevent sliding, to minimise jolts and bumps during transport.

With patience and preparation, you can turn dreaded vet visits into stress-free adventures for both you and your cherished cat companion.

26/06/2024

SIX MINUTES is all it takes for a dog to overheat in a hot car.
Your dog could suffer serious injury or die in a matter of minutes if left alone in a car.
• The temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can double within 12 minutes.
• At least 75% of the temperature increase in a closed vehicle occurs within 5 minutes of closing the vehicle, and at least 89% of the temperature increase occurs within 15 minutes of closing the vehicle.
• Temperatures exceeding 104˚ F can lead to death or serious injury for the occupants.
• Temperatures in a closed vehicle sitting in the hot sun can reach 160˚F and above. An animal will suffer immeasurably and may die before the temperature reaches 150˚F.
• Even when parked in the shade, the vehicle temperatures can exceed 104˚C.
• Leaving windows down more than 2 inches on an unattended vehicle will not prevent a car from reaching extreme temperatures.
• Even if the animal is revived, they can die due to severe internal organ damage.
Your dog trusts you to have their best interest at heart ALWAYS.
Please don’t risk their safety.
If you are not taking your dog inside your destination with you, PLEASE leave them at home where they are comfortable and safe.

26/06/2024

2 - 4 rooms available to rent from late summer. Would suit alternative therapist, sports therapist, psychologist, reflexologist etc
Located in the front of Grade 2* listed building on Church Street Tewkesbury. All rooms have hot/cold running water and central heating.
Please DM for more information and to view rooms.

24/05/2024

We would like to welcome Maisie Bevan who will be our resident Groomer from 17th June

12/04/2024

Attention cat owners! 🐱

From 10 June 2024 cats over 20 weeks old must be and registered on a compliant database 📆

By microchipping their cats, owners can increase the likelihood that they will be reunited with their beloved pet in the event that they go missing.

31/12/2023

Happy New year 🎊
From all the Crescent Team.
See you in 2024!

23/11/2023

The new laws regarding the owning of XL Bully breed dogs will come into force on 31st January 2024.

We understand for many of you this is an anxious time so the advice is to get prepared ahead of time.

Step 1:
Check what the definition of an XL Bully is. If you are unsure whether your dog fits into this definition, please come and see us for guidance.

Step 2:
If you plan to keep your XL Bully you must apply for a certificate of exemption by 31st January 2024. To do this you must:
- Be over 16 Years of age
- Have 3rd party public’s liability insurance
- Have your dog permanently neutered
- Pay the £92.40 registration fee per dog
- Have your dog microchipped
- Keep your dog muzzled and on a lead whenever out in public
- Keep your dog in a secure place it cannot escape from

If your dog isn’t yet muzzle trained, it’s a good idea to start now. Head to
https//www.blue cross.org.uk/advice/dog/behaviour-and-training/dogs-and-muzzle-training for advice on how to do this safely.

If you choose not to keep your XL Bully you can make an appointment to have your dog euthanised.

From the 31st January 2024 it will be illegal to rehome, sell, buy or transfer ownership of an XL Bully dog to another person. It will also be a criminal offence to breed from and XL bully and to abandon an XL Bully dog.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We’re here to help and support you where we can.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs

23/11/2023

Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes one or both thyroid glands to become enlarged and overactive.
97-99% of cases are due to benign swellings in the thyroid; 1-3% are due to cancerous growths.
Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss, increased appetite, restlessness and many other symptoms.
Symptoms tend to develop slowly but hyperthyroidism is serious and can be fatal if left untreated.
Many treatment options are available and well managed hyperthyroid cats can live for many years.
If you’re concerned your senior cat is showing signs of hyperthyroidism please call to book in to our senior pet clinics.

07/10/2023

💚 Independent Vets for your pets💚

🐾🐾💚 🧟‍♀️ Halloween Pet Survival Guide 🧟‍♀️ 🐾🐾💚

🧹 Make a den for nervous or scared pets in a quiet area. Leaving a radio on for back ground noise can help. You could have more visitors or knocks on your door than usual and unfamiliar people approaching can make some pets anxious.

🧹 Trick or treat - If you intend to leave treats outside place them in a container with a sign to 'please close the lid'. Chocolate and sweet treats are poisonous for pets.

🧹 Don't dress pets up in costumes. This can cause them stress and injury.

🧹 Keep candle lit pumpkins away from the reach of pets. The flickering light from the flame is fascinating to some pets and could result in burnt noses or paws.

🧹 Where possible walk dogs in daylight. Trick-or-treaters in costume could be scary for our pets.

🧹 Keep party foods and treats out of reach of pets

🧹Many pets love to play with dangly decorations however if they get hold of them they could end up chewing or swallowing something harmful.

If you have any concerns regarding your pets or just need some advise please contact us - 01684 290500

Crescent Veterinary Centre
Independent vets for your pets

23/09/2023

21/09/2023

Let’s talk about feeding your pet. With so much choice out there how do you decide what the best thing is to feed??
There are some words you’ll see in regards to pet food; wet, dry, raw, homemade, complete diet, and toppers to name a few of the more common ones.
Picking a food for your pet comes down to a number of factors:
🐾 your lifestyle
🐾 your budget
🐾 any pre existing medical conditions of your pet
🐾 the health status of you and the people you live with
🐾 your pets feeding habits
As veterinary health professionals we recommend feeding a complete diet (wet, dry or a combination of both) that has balanced nutrition for your pets life stage. Good quality complete food often has lots of research and science behind it so you can be confident your pet is getting what they need. Young animals need more calories as they grow, adult pets need fewer calories for maintenance and senior pets often need extra support for kidneys, joints and brain function etc… The beauty of a complete diet is that all the hard work is done for you-the food will have all the necessary vitamins, minerals, amino acids and nutrients your pet needs. All you need to do is make sure you’re feeding the correct amount.
Whether you feed wet or dry is entirely up to you! If you have small children you may not want wet food bowls left out for tiny fingers to get into or flies to be attracted to, but it really is personal preference. When feeding a combination of wet and dry it’s important not to over feed. Take care to reduce the amount of dry food accordingly to allow for the calories coming from the wet food.
Raw food is something that often sparks a lot of debate. Whilst we don’t actively promote raw feeding, we are not opposed to it and some pets really benefit from that style of feeding. If it works for you and your pet, that’s great! While there is no scientific evidence to support raw feeding being better for animals with certain medical conditions, some people find it’s a much better diet if their pet has digestive sensitivities or skin issues.
Because you are dealing with raw meat products, finding a good raw food manufacturer where the food goes through stringent checks is an important factor. As with handling any raw meat, good hygiene is paramount as there is naturally a higher risk of food borne illnesses such as salmonella, giardia and campylobacter. Raw feeding also may not be a good option for you if you have very young children or live with anyone who is immunocompromised as even with good handling of raw food, a pet that eats raw food will be depositing raw food poo in your garden and giving raw food licks and kisses to you and your household items.
Homemade diets are very difficult to get right by yourself and is not something we recommend. There are only a handful qualified veterinary nutritionists here in the UK. If you are wanting to feed a homemade diet we absolutely advise you contact one of these professionals to help you navigate how to ensure your pet is receiving a balanced diet. We do see animals with medical problems due to nutritional deficiencies and excesses with home fed diets.
There is a wealth of information about pet food on ukpetfood.org which covers all the nutrients and amino acids pets need in their diet, along with some myth busting and how to decipher pet food labels.
Getting your pets diet right can help keep them fit and healthy and improve longevity. If you need any advice on pet feeding please get in touch with us.

22/05/2023

💚Today is International day for Biological Diversity.💚
Let's show our love as a dedication, to ensure that Earth remains a place where all creatures no matter what environment they depend on - survive but also thrive.
Post your best nature shots 🌳🌲🐸🐛🐌 so we can all appreciate our plant earth. 💚

08/04/2023

Pixie dog & Benjie Bun are Easter buddies and they wish you all a Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐾
How cute is this little friendship, they love each other and are often found sharing beds 💚💚

07/04/2023

💚🐰🐣Happy Easter from all of us at Crescent Veterinary Centre🐣🐰💚

Easter opening times:-

7th Good Friday - Closed
8th Saturday - 9- 1pm
9th Sunday Closed
10th Monday -Closed
11th Tuesday- Open as usual

06/04/2023

🐰🐣💐 Keeping your pets safe this Easter 🐣💐🐰
Common poisons to be aware of :-

Chocolate & Sweets
Chocolate contains theobromine, which is the poisonous ingredient, and should never be given to pets.
Keep chocolate Easter eggs and Easter cakes out of reach of your pets.
If you are doing an Easter egg hunt, it is best to keep your pets away from the area until you are 100% certain all of the eggs and treats have been retrieved.

Raisins/Currents
These are commonly found in hot cross buns and scones, these along with most other dried fruit are extremely toxic to pets. Keep these foods out of reach and avoid putting leftovers out for birds as they could end up on the ground where you pets could eat them.
Other food
Grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, chives, garlic, and foods containing xylitol (an artificial sweetener) are all toxic to pets.

Daffodils & Lilies
Daffodils flowers are a symbol of Easter so it is important to know that daffodils are toxic to cats and dogs when ingested, especially the bulbs.
Lilies and many other plants from this family are extremely dangerous for pets, especially cats. Pets can be poisoned by ingesting any part of the plant, drinking water from the vase, and even getting pollen on their fur. Poisoning from lilies can be life-threatening so it is wise to avoid them if you have pets.
Garden/Patio
Make sure that herbicides, pesticides, fertilisers & patio cleaners are used with care as these too are poisonous.
If you have any concerns or questions please call us.

31/03/2023

For Paul O’Grady - Such a beautiful man💔I ask people who love dogs to join the challenge to post a picture of their dog. Just a photograph and no description.
Please post your dog’s picture and check out the great photos. All positive and lots of happiness.
RIP Paul O'Grady. One of a kind who will be sadly missed. 🐶

06/03/2023

🐾The Month of March is Pet Anxiety Awareness Month! 🐾
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Did you know that dogs can suffer from anxiety just like we can? Whether it's due to travelling, meeting new people, visiting the vets, staying home alone, loud noises, the vacuum cleaner... the list goes on! Here are some things you can do to help you dog cope better during the situations they find stressful.

It's not easy for the dog or their family when they're living with anxiety, so remember you are not alone, your vet can help!

Below is a really lovely link to 15 hours of calming music for dogs to help reduce separation anxiety and help reduce stress, with thanks to ADAPTIL
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGPUga5Y9nta1dxad3NhSR14oN1gQb8oj

23/02/2023

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🖤In Loving memory🖤

🤍Pets are a privilege to own, they enrich our lives in so many ways. Their unconditional love, their trust and devotion and their loyalty and characters give us so much. Whether they are with us only a short time, or for what feels like a lifetime the memories we make with our pets will be cherished forever.

🖤You may not think about it, but veterinary professionals often experience some emotional burdens from the loss of pets too. Many will look back and remember numerous patients, who they cared for deeply. They may also experience burden transfer. This emerges from a wide range of different veterinarian-client interactions that occur when that client is providing care for a sick pet.

🤍These include situations like the veterinary professional needing to preform euthanasia, or working with clients who are experiencing anticipatory grief.

🖤There is an emotional paradox in the veterinary world. One we haven't quite got the hang of yet. A paradox that entails the need for emotional involvement with our patients, but at the same time we need the ability to detach in order to survive emotionally.

🤍This job is tough. We laugh with you at those silly characters, and we cry with you when we lose a patient. Sometimes we think about your pets all night and can’t sleep. Sometimes we run over cases again and again. And often we think about pets who we have brought into this world, and pets we have allowed to pass peacefully too.

🖤So here is a post to remember all those, whose owners and veterinary professionals alike look back on and smile, remembering all the happy times, all the love and memories.

🤍In loving memory🤍

05/02/2023

Lovely Teddy falling to sleep having his laser treatment. He is so relaxed here with Dianne.
Gorgeous boy 🐾💚

13/01/2023

Bringing a cat to the vet can feel quite stressful so here are some top tips and a great infographic from the ISFM to make the journey a little easier.
🐾Choosing the best carrier:
Avoid fabric carriers that can collapse in on your cat when you unzip the door, these can make a cat feel trapped and frightened.
The best cat carriers are sturdy plastic ones with slats for ventilation and a door that opens outwards. The best carriers also have easy releases catches on the sides to allow us to lift the top of the carrier off. This is particularly important because it allows us to lift cats out the top rather than pull them through the door, and with very anxious cats we can even examine and treat them while they sit in the bottom of the carrier, allowing them to feel more secure.
Put some non slip absorbent material (preferably a familiar blanket or towel that carries their own scent) in the bottom and spray with Feliway spray 15 minutes before you’re due to travel.
Pop another Feliway sprayed blanket over the top of the carrier to make your cat feel more secure during the journey and while at the vet. Don’t worry if you forget-we have some Feliway sprayed blankets at the practice for you to use.
🐾 Transporting your cat:
Carrying the carrier under the base gives better stability for your cat than holding by the handle, which allows it to swing around. Move slowly and carefully. Talk to your cat in a reassuring tones.
Secure cat carriers in the car by placing in the footwell or on the seat with a towel underneath to keep the carrier level. Keep the radio low and drive carefully.
🐾 Arriving at the vets:
When at the practice use one of our multiple high resting places to keep the carrier off the ground and away from interested doggy noses.
If you need any support bringing your cat into the practice please don’t hesitate to contact us. We have lots of useful handouts we can send you and you can also access loads of great information from

At International Cat Care we believe in a world in which each cat’s life experience will be as good as it can be. We do this by providing cat owners, veterinary professionals and those that live and work with cats with the resources, support and advice they need to care better for their cats.

01/01/2023

Wishing all our clients and their beautiful pets a very Happy, Health New Year
See you in 2023 🎉

24/12/2022

Crescent Veterinary Centre wish all our lovely clients a very Merry Christmas
🎄🎄🎄

11/12/2022

Christmas Countdown

Who has seen their first Christmas toxicity?

Was it the hidden advent calendar or a box of celebrations?

Christmas can be a fun and festive time, but it also poses some risks to our pets.

Take care with the following:

➡️ Chocolate
➡️ Mince Pies
➡️ Christmas Pudding
➡️ Some Sweets
➡️ Left Overs
➡️ Bin Raiders and mouldy food
➡️ Christmas Plants
➡️ Ingestion of tinsel
➡️ Macadamia Nuts

Check out the article on why these can be problematic:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/christmas-toxicity