The Brambles Vet Surgery

15/04/2026

We have had a female cocker spaniel just brought into us at 12:30. Found on Pirton Lane. If she is you please call us on 01452 712194 proof of ownership is reqiured.

01/04/2026

Today is the 25th anniversary of Ivor’s retirement and Neil and Carolyn taking full responsibility for the Brambles. The UK was in the midst of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease at the time which led to a lot of upheaval. There have been some interesting times since then too, most notably coping with keeping the practice running through COVID.

It has been a great pleasure to share in the lives of not only the pets, but the many people we have met over this time. We have been very lucky how welcoming the people of Churchdown and Gloucester were, and continue to be.

There have been many changes at the practice over the years, constantly updating and improving our facilities to help give you the best care for your pets in one place. We couldn’t have managed this without the help and support of the many great staff we’ve had over the years too.

What has remained constant is that we are still a family run, truly independent vets (sadly this phrase wouldn’t have meant anything 25 years ago)

We look forward to many more years!

21/01/2026

🐾 Do you have any unopened or unused pet food at home that your pet no longer needs?

Instead of letting it go to waste, please consider donating to Animal FoodBank UK. We have donated food to them ourselves in the past and really appreciate the work that they do to ensure our furry friends have full bellies.

Your spare food can make a big difference to pets and families who are struggling - no donation is too small 🩵.

Please visit their page or website for more information.
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Animal FoodBank UK charity Supporting pet owners in financial crisis, feed their pets. Our pet food bank supports dogs, cats, rabbits and most small pets,

14/01/2026

Meet lovely Ollie ❤️

Ollie has recently reached his weight loss goal. He has been seeing our nurses for weight clinics since Feb 2025 and has lost 8kgs!

A big congratulations to Ollie and his owners in achieving this goal 🥳

24/12/2025

🐕🎄📸The Big Day is Tomorrow!📸🎄🐈

To finish off our 24 days of Christmas posts, we want to see your pets all snuggled up, getting their last sleep in before Christmas morning!

📸 Share in the comments photos of your pets in their Christmas PJs!

23/12/2025

🎄🐈Puppies and Kittens are for Life - Not just Christmas🐕🎄

With the magic of the festive season, it can be tempting to bring home an adorable puppy or kitten as a Christmas surprise. But it's so important to remember: pets are a lifelong commitment, not a seasonal gift.

Animals need time, patience, training and love. what can start as an adorable Christmas gift can quickly become overwhelming if the decision hasn't been fully thought through - and sadly, rescues often see a rise in unwanted pets in the months following the holidays.

Lets make responsible choices this Christmas - because every puppy and kitten deserves a forever home, not just a holiday 🎁🐶🐱

22/12/2025

🎄Festive Days Out🎄

Here are some ideas for Festive days out with your dogs:
🚶 Charity dogs walks - Many charities will host dog walking events around the festive season to raise money for all the wonderful work they do. This also gives you the opportunity to support a charity of your choosing whilst also having fun with your dog!
🎅 Visit dog friendly Christmas markets - Take a mooch around the markets with your furry friend.
🚜 Visit farm shops - Some farm shops have puppy meet ups! they normally have a nice little café too where you can sit and have a hot chocolate with your dog at your side.
✨ Look at Christmas lights - take your dog for a lovely walk in the evening and enjoy all the Christmas lights together.

21/12/2025

🎅Staff Pet - Naughty or Nice 🎅

Finally for the Naughty or Nice list we have Bluebell (right) and Daffodil (left), owned by Vet Bel.

Naughty -
😈 They like to chirp over phone calls
😈 Bluebell is very bossy and messy

Nice -
👼 Daffodil is an absolute Gentleman, complete opposite from Bluebell. very kind and tidy

What do you think? - are they naughty or nice? 🗳

20/12/2025

🎄🐾Share some love with pets in need 🐾🎄

As we cosy up with our pets during the festive season, it's important to remember the pets that are still waiting to find their forever homes .

Animal charities and rescue centres work tirelessly all year round, and the holiday period can place extra strain on their recourses. If you're able, here are some wonderful ways that you can help:

⭐ Donate - Food, Blankets, Toys or even a small monetary donation can help to make a huge difference.
⭐Volunteer - Many shelters need an extra pair of hands during the holiday season.
⭐ Share and Support - Follow local charities, share their posts and raise awareness.

Christmas is all about compassion and no gesture is too small. Together we can bring comfort, warmth and joy to the animals who need it most.

Wishing you and your pets a magical, love-filled Christmas! ❤️🎅

19/12/2025

🥕 Dog Safe Christmas Dinner 🍗

We all know how tasty Christmas dinners are, and our dogs love them to! But there are things we need to consider that dogs can't eat everything we can.

High fat meals can put dogs at risk of getting pancreatitis, so avoiding high fats is very important.

👉 Please follow the link to see PetPlans advice on a dog safe christmas dinner

What festive food can you give your dog? Find out how to offer the best Christmas dinner for dogs – and the best Christmas treats for dogs – here

18/12/2025

🐈🎄Cats and Christmas Trees 🎄🐈

We all know cats love to climb! the Christmas tree is no exception, and more seen as a new challenge.

We know what your cats do when it comes to the Christmas tree.

📸 Comment below photos of your cat in the tree, precautions you've had to take to stop them climbing the tree or any tips for new cat owners who haven't experienced this before. ⬇