Bicester Vets

09/10/2025

Did you know our nurses run weight management clinics for pets?

How do the clinics work?

Initially, your four-legged friend will be booked in for a 30-minute clinic. During this time, we will:

> Weigh your pet
> Take baseline measurements of various parts of their body
> Collect a history, including exercise habits and your pet’s feeding regime.

We’ll then formulate a weight management programme for your pet and book in a follow-up 15-minute appointment where we’ll re-measure and weigh your pet!

If you need support to help your pet reach their ideal weight, we’re here for you every step of the way! Simply message us through PetsApp or phone the practice on 01869 252077 to book in.

07/10/2025

If you’re out and about enjoying an autumnal dog walk, take care if you come across acorns - particularly if your pooch likes to pick things up that they shouldn’t!

Acorns contain gallotannin, a chemical that’s toxic to dogs and can cause damage to their liver and kidneys if eaten. Our advice? Keep your dogs on a lead around anything they may snaffle up, and if you’re at all concerned your dog may have eaten any acorns, call us/your vet immediately!

Don’t forget, we also have a handy poisons guide on our website, which can help guide you on whether your pet needs to be seen by a vet, and how urgently. If you haven’t used it before, go and check it out!

🔗 https://bicestervets.co.uk/pet-symptom-guide/

04/10/2025

This was such a lovely review to receive. We know how stressful and worrying it can be bringing your pets to the practice, and even more so when they need to stay with us for a while. To hear that our team were able to provide the reassurance needed at such a difficult time means so much!

03/10/2025

It’s World Smile Day! So, naturally, we want to know what it is about your four-legged friends that makes you smile? 😊 🐶 🐱 🐰

Is it their quirky personality? The wagging tail that greets you every time you return home? The contented purr of your cat on your lap? Tell us in the comments below!

01/10/2025

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day! 💕

By celebrating our receptionists today and every day, we acknowledge the remarkable dedication of not only our team but also the hard work of receptionists across the nation.

From handling incoming calls to seamlessly coordinating appointments, diligently managing repeat prescriptions, and providing compassionate care to our clients and their beloved pets, our reception team goes above and beyond.

Join us in celebrating our fantastic reception team today, and let us know in the comments if any of our team have made a particular impact on yours or your pet's lives!

01/10/2025

Our preventative pet healthcare plan, Bicester Vets Healthy Pets Club, was designed to give your precious pet the best chance of a long and happy life. Protection for them, and peace of mind for you - it’s what we all want, isn’t it?

Paid for via a simple monthly direct debit, with discounts thrown in, Bicester Vets Healthy Pets Club covers:

⭐ Yearly boosters and health checks
🩺 An extra 6-month health check-up with a vet
🪱 Parasite prevention covering fleas, ticks* and worms (including lungworm) - *ticks aren’t covered if you choose the spot-on option, rather than the tasty chew
🐰 Flystrike protection for rabbits

Plus, further discounts available for dentals, neutering, pre-anaesthetic bloods and intravenous fluids if your pet has a procedure!

Joining is easy - either pop in and speak with our friendly reception team, who will chat through everything with you and send you a link to complete the quick application process, or drop us a message via PetsApp, and we can do it all remotely!

Your pets will thank you!

🔗 https://bicestervets.co.uk/healthy-pets/

Our fabulous Preventative Healthcare Scheme has been specifically designed with you and your pets in mind

30/09/2025

Did you know you can book appointments to see our team online? Convenience is just a click away!

We know it can be difficult to find the time during a busy working week to pick up the phone to call the practice. To make life easier, you can book appointments at a time to suit you. Simply visit our website or download PetsApp!

Have you used our online booking yet? If so, we’d love to know how you found it!

29/09/2025

Did you know today is World Heart Day?

Our pets can suffer from heart issues, just as we can. Some may go years without showing signs of an issue, whereas others can develop life-threatening symptoms quickly.

If you notice any signs of a potential heart issue with your four-legged friend, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. Not only is vet Rachel an Advanced Practitioner in Cardiology, but Jason also has a special interest in cardiology cases, and between them, they cover the majority of our cardiac investigations in practice - your pet really couldn’t be in better hands!

28/09/2025

Today is World Rabies Day, an international campaign to raise global awareness of rabies prevention and honour Louis Pasteur, who developed the rabies vaccine.

Thanks to strict travel rules and vaccinations, the UK is rabies-free. However, much of the world is not, and as a zoonotic disease, rabies can be spread from animals to humans, too.

You may remember, some time ago, vet Lauren joined the charity, Mission Rabies, to work as part of a team going door-to-door providing free vaccinations to around 75,000 dogs. This type of charity work perfectly encapsulates this year’s World Rabies Day theme: ‘Act Now: You, Me, Community’. With over 5 million dogs vaccinated so far, this amazing charity is making an incredible difference! You can learn more about their work here:

https://www.missionrabies.com/en

Together, we can all do something to make a difference.

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27/09/2025

Today is International Rabbit Day! 🐰

So, what better time to reflect on the Five Welfare Needs of rabbits - after all, they have very specific needs that must be met to keep them ‘hoppy’ and healthy!

⭐ Behaviour: Digging, foraging, running, jumping, binkying - these are all normal behaviours for a rabbit, and they need the opportunity to express them! Ensure they have plenty of space to do so, toys to play with, and food hidden around their home for them to forage.

⭐ Companionship: Rabbits are highly social animals that need to live in bonded neutered pairs. If you’d like advice on the best type of buddy for your bunny, contact our team!

⭐ Diet: The majority of a rabbit's diet should consist of good-quality hay or grass - ideally, they need to eat at least their body size in hay or grass each day. Added to this, a small amount of rabbit nuggets (not muesli!) along with some leafy greens and vegetables, and you have the perfect daily diet!

⭐ Environment: A hutch is not enough! A warm, dry and cosy spot for sleeping is of course vital, but your bunny also needs space to run and display all of those natural behaviours we mentioned earlier…

⭐ Health: Just like cats and dogs, rabbits need regular preventative healthcare. Neutering, vaccinations, parasite prevention and flystrike protection are a must. If you haven’t already, why not sign up to Bicester Vets Healthy Pets Club, making caring for your rabbit simple!

25/09/2025

UPDATE - volunteer found, thank you!

⭐ VOLUNTEER NEEDED ⭐

Can you help us? We're looking for a volunteer to take a baby pigeon to Tiggywinkles 🐦

If you're able to help, please call us at the practice on 01869 252077.

Thank you! 💕

25/09/2025

Autumnal nights mean darker nights. If you’re walking your dog in the evening, follow our top tips!

> Make sure your dog is sporting a reflective collar, harness, and/or lead

> A flashing light on their collar or harness can also help you to see them easily, though we wouldn’t recommend off-lead exercise in poorly lit areas

> Don’t forget to take a torch with you - head torches are an excellent choice, keeping your hands free!

What extra precautions do you take on darker nights?