Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic

13/08/2024

**Stray cat** please share

This cat has been brought into us as a potential stray.

Found in Ellenborough park north area of Weston. Female, no collar or microchip, appears to be an older cat, tabby and white with green eyes.

If you have any information or think this cat could be yours please contact us on (01934) 624608 or email us on [email protected]

13/08/2024

Gorgeous collie ‘Meg’ came in today for her weight check with the nurse as she is on a weight loss diet - she has done well and got a little closer to her ideal weight goal!

If that wasn’t enough reason to celebrate, it’s also her birthday today 🎉 Happy 11th Birthday Meg! 💜

13/08/2024

✨️ Adoption ✨️

We've got a gorgeous male black and white cat who is in need of a loving home 🏡

'Billy' was handed into us a couple of weeks ago and we have been looking after him ever since. We think he's approximately two years old, but we don't know for sure.

Since Billy's arrival, we've neutered and microchipped him.

Billy needs a home with good outdoor space, he will definitely be an outdoor cat! He's not a fan of dogs and would need a home without young children.

If you're interested in adopting Billy, please let us know by calling 01934 624608 or emailing [email protected]

Adoption fees will apply which will include a course of vaccinations.

Thank you.

07/08/2024

Stray cat 🐈

We've had a stray cat bought into us from the Bournville area. He is a male neutered cat but has no microchip.

He's very friendly but quite thin.

If you feel he may be your cat, please call the surgery on 01934 624608.

Thank you, Beaconsfield Vets 🐈‍⬛🐱

05/08/2024

Our star patient this month is a lovely 14-year-old cat named ‘Duke’.

Duke presented back in January with a large and infected wound on his left hind leg. The tissue had become necrotic (it had started to die) and had turned black. This had probably been caused by a bite from another cat.

Duke was admitted for an anaesthetic so the wound could be examined, cleaned and debrided (the dead tissue removed). This would be too painful to do with him awake. An x-ray was taken to ensure there was no damage to the bone. As the wound was infected, a swab was taken and sent to the laboratory for testing to ensure the correct anti-biotic was used. Duke started pain relief alongside the anti-biotics. The wound was very large and there was a skin deficit, meaning that there was not enough skin to surgically close the wound. Duke’s leg was bandaged to protect it.

After discussions with our vets and specialist soft tissue vets, Duke’s owners opted to continue with wound management and daily bandage changes to see if the wound could heal to a point where surgery was possible. This approach took a lot of care and dedication by both the veterinary team and the owners as Duke required daily visits for his wound to be cleaned and re-dressed, initially under sedation. After a month, Duke was able to tolerate the bandage changes without the need for sedation and he was so well behaved. Manuka honey dressings were used to help clear the infection and then a wet to dry dressing to help further debride the wound. Once this was achieved, ointment and dressings were used to encourage re-epithelisation (healthy tissue to grow back). Bandage changes were reduced to every 2 days.

Over time the wound started to reduce in size, but the skin was not tolerating the continued bandage dressings. Plans were made to attempt to surgically close the wound by stretching skin down from higher up the leg over the granulation tissue that had formed over the wound area. Granulation tissue is new connective tissue and microscopic blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process. Vet Helen completed the delicate surgery. To help the skin stretch further, Helen placed tension relieving incisions into the skin making it like a mesh to cover the area. Duke did fabulously well during his surgery and recovery. Bandages were used to protect the area for a week after surgery but then it was healed enough to leave the wound out to breath with a protective lotion applied. Duke had to wear a cone to prevent him licking which he found difficult, but he managed well with.

After another month, Duke was able to be cone free, and the area has even started to grow back fur!

There is no doubt that the outcome for duke would have been very different without the dedication and perseverance of both his owners and the veterinary team here at Beaconsfield vets. Duke was such a good boy throughout all his many months of treatment and was a joy to look after. 😺

31/07/2024

We've had a stray cat handed into us today. He is an entire male with no microchip. We think he's quite young and timid, although very friendly✨️

If you feel this could be your cat, please call the surgery on 01934 624608.

Thank you 🐱

29/07/2024

As the lovely sunny weather continues please remember your pets in the heat ☀️

These infographics have great advice and information on preventing and spotting heat stroke.

If you are concerned about your pet please don’t hesitate to call us on (01934) 624608

26/07/2024

Apologies to anyone who has experienced a problem telephoning into the practice recently.

Our phone lines have been updated and this has caused some issues that have now been rectified.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The Beaconsfield Team 💜

08/07/2024

📢📢 ADVANCE NOTICE FOR CLIENTS 📢📢

On WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY we will be having our phone lines updated - this means you will be unable to contact us by phone for 40 minutes up to 4 hours on the day.

We will still be open and available for your pets. You can email us on [email protected] for general enquiries. An emergency mobile number will be provided on the day for more urgent calls so please keep an eye out on our page, website and in the surgery.

Thank you in advance for your co operation 🐶🐱🐰🐹

28/06/2024

Top tips for bonding your bunnies 🐰

If you're looking to bond your bunnies, here are some tips to help you out💚🐰:

1. Make sure your rabbits' living spaces are close to each other, with plenty of hiding spots for privacy.

2. Help them get used to each other's scents by swapping some hay or a towel with their scent.

3. When they're ready, let them hang out together for short periods in a neutral area.

Keep an eye on them, and don't worry if they chase or nip a little. If things get too intense, separate them and try again later.

4. Keep letting them spend time together gradually, and introduce toys as they get more comfortable. More helpful tips and information can be found over at https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/rabbit-welfare/companionship/ 💚 🐰

28/06/2024

We have had a cat handed into the practice found in the Swiss Road area of Weston Super Mare.
Black coloured female with yellow eyes, no collar or microchip, young adult. If this is your cat please contact the practice on (01934) 624608 🐈‍⬛

27/06/2024

How to win your bunnies heart 💓 and encourage them to enjoy handling 🐇

Feeding your bunnies some scrumptious healthy treats isn’t the only secret to winning their heart! Here’s what you can do to show your buns some love!
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💗 Let them make the first move - Give your bunnies the freedom to hop over when they're ready⁠
💗 Sharing snacks by hand - Offer a tasty treat and watch the magic happen⁠
💗 Skip the pick ups - They prefer to be stroked at ground level⁠
💗 Don't forget to take note of their body language and watch out for any signs that they need space!

26/06/2024

It’s all about the hay 🌾🐰 is your bunny getting enough?

25/06/2024

It’s Rabbit Awareness Week 🐰 we will be sharing some great care information and facts over the next week about our lovely bunny pets 🐇

24/06/2024

Please be careful in this warmer weather. Do not walk dogs in the warmer parts of the day. Using cool coats or simply wetting them with a plant spray or hosepipe helps keep them cool. And don’t forget small furries eg rabbits and Guinea pigs. Giving them an additional frozen water bottle as well as their normal one and make sure they are out of the sun. Please phone the surgery if you are worried about your pet.

20/06/2024

We were all very excited to help this lovely little hedgehog who was brought in by a member of the public this morning after it was found out and about in an unsafe place 🦔💓

After a check over by the vet and finding that it was underweight, the brilliant people at Prickles Hedgehog Rescue took it in for care and rehabilitation and release once well enough.

If you find a hedgehog and aren’t sure if it needs help, please visit www.prickleshedgehogrescue.org.uk or www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/found-a-hedgehog/

25/05/2024

It’s the return of the BEACONSFIELD BUNNY BONANZA clinics 💗🐰

This clinic gives great summer protection and at just £30 for small/medium bunnies and £35 for large/giant bunnies it’s also great value for money!

Your VIB (very important bunny) will receive:

🐰 Full Vet exam to include teeth
🐰 Health check and recommendation checklist
🐰 Nail clip
🐰 Complimentary bottom clean/trim if needed
🐰 Application of Rearguard or F10 (whichever you prefer)
🐰 Food sample and Hop-it booklet

If you decide to vaccinate your rabbit during the clinic you will also get 10% off the regular vaccination price!

(If bottoms are very matted/dirty there will be an extra cost. Any other treatment recommended at the Bunny Bonanaza Clinic will be fully explained and an estimate provided)

To book, call our friendly reception team on (01934) 624608 or pop in! Pets must be registered.

23/05/2024

This morning we had the very lovely Ferdy the puppy come in for a weight check and social visit 🥰 he looked adorable in his little tie 🎀

22/05/2024

Bank Holiday opening times for this weekend 🐶🐱🐰🐥🦆

19/05/2024

Great tips on keeping bunnies cool in this hotter weather from our friends at The Littlest Lives Rescue

The sun is out, and it feels like summer has truly begun!! 🌞😎

Don't forget, keep a close eye on your bunnies to make sure they're not over heating in this glorious weather.
Bunnies are notoriously fragile when it comes to high temperatures.

In this photo are some tips for keeping rabbits cool!

16/05/2024

EDIT: REUNITED WITH OWNER 😃

🐾PLEASE SHARE🐾

We have had a female spaniel handed into us this morning, wondering around bleadon.
She is golden and white and her microchip is not registered.

If she is yours, please contact the surgery on
01934 624608

Proof of ownership will be required.

14/05/2024

💗 It’s Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month and the perfect time to say thank you to our wonderful nursing team 💗

This month is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month - 💚

It’s a month where BVNA, alongside the entire profession, champion all things veterinary nursing. Raising awareness of the skills, training and dedication that goes into being a Student or Registered Veterinary Nurse (SVN/RVN).

It can sometimes be difficult to recognise some of the different roles within the vet team – how can you spot who is an RVN? 🤔

Look out for the following:
💚 An RVN badge (shown in our picture)
💚 The RVN post-nominals

Whenever your pet encounters an RVN in your vet practice – whether alongside you as their caregiver, or as an in-patient behind the scenes – you can be assured that their needs are being met by a highly knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated professional.

Please share this post to pet caregivers everywhere to help us raise public awareness of .

13/05/2024

Don’t forget that microchipping your cat is compulsory from 10th June. Please also make sure all your details are up to date. It is only £25 to avoid a potential £500 fine!

1 month to go....

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
➡️Owners will have until 10 June 2024 to microchip their cat

Sadly 8 out of 10 stray cats coming into Cats Protection centres are not microchipped which makes reuniting them with their owners an exceedingly difficult task.

Microchipping dogs has been mandatory since 2016, despite this dogs sometimes still are not microchipped or their details kept up to date.

But does microchipping help reunite pets with their owners?

In a report by Battersea 94% of stray dogs that were fully compliant with the microchipping regulations were reunited successfully by Local Authorities with their keepers.

Accurately microchipped dogs are 54% more likely to be reunited with their keepers or owners than unmicrochipped dogs if they go missing.

When polled on Veterinary Voices UK 100% of veterinary professionals scan ALL stray cats to help reunite them with their owners.

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

08/05/2024

With three days to go, the sun is set to be shining and we can’t wait to see you ☀️

05/05/2024

****Contest has now ended. Stay posted for our new cover photo!***

We hope you and your pets are enjoying the spring back holiday so far!

Let’s hope the sun comes back out again for tomorrow 🤞🏼☀️

To celebrate we want to see your pets enjoying safe and happy adventures outside 🌺 Our favourites will be featured in our brand new cover photo 🥰 so only post if you happy for your pet to be shared.

03/05/2024

It’s a bank holiday weekend! 🎉

Please see our opening times below 😀

As always, we have our full 24/7 emergency service available over the holiday - just phone our normal number on (01934) 624608 and listen to the message for the number of the on duty vet. Our emergency service is based at Green Pastures Vet Centre.

Have a fantastic weekend ☀️🌺

30/04/2024

We've been keeping a secret...

Behind the scenes we have been working on our BRAND NEW website! 🥳🥳🥳

You may recognise some of the animals as all of the animals featured on our new website are all staff animals giving an extra touch of love 🥰

Please visit the NEW Beaconsfield Vets website here: https://www.beaconsfieldvets.co.uk/

Thank you,

The team at Beaconsfield Vets 🐰🐹🐭🐱🐶

25/04/2024

🐶 STRAY DOG 🐶

We have had a male, tricoloured chihuahua handed in to us this morning, he is 7yrs old and he is microchipped but unfortunately the microchip is still registered to the breeder.

If you are missing this dog or think you know the owners, please contact the surgery on
01934 624608

We have contacted the North Somerset dog warden.