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Castle Vet Hospital Castle Vet Hospital have been caring for the pets of Reading and the surrounding areas for over 100 years.
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At Castle Vets in Reading, we strive to provide outstanding, compassionate veterinary care to improve the quality and length of life for pets and bring peace of mind and reassurance to their owners. Our aim is to provide a caring, professional personalised service, that recognises the individual bond you have with your pet and works with you to try and keep your pet happy and well throughout its life. Castle Vets is a large, single centre, small animal veterinary practice in central Reading. We have been on our site on Tilehurst road since 1972 and our recently rebuilt premises now includes a separate but integrated cat clinic, outstanding in-patient wards and operating theatres (including specialist veterinary surgical procedures), spacious comfortable waiting areas, 8 consulting rooms for both vet and veterinary nurse consultations, CT Scanner, diagnostics room with x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy equipment and a well equipped laboratory and a large private car park. We are cat friendly at Castle Vets and are proud to be the only local practice offering completely separate cat facilities, including spacious cat-only in-patient wards, operating theatre, waiting areas and consulting rooms. European Veterinary Specialist Hannes Bergmann, has recently joined the fantastic team at Castle Vets. This is the first time that a European Veterinary Specialist has worked as a Consultant within a veterinary practice in Reading, meaning that the pets of Reading can undergo some very specialist surgical procedures, such as joint replacement and arthroscopy, without having to travel long distances. Our outstanding facilities make us the ideal choice as host practice for Vets Now who provide many local practices with out of hours emergency cover from our site. Our extensive facilities and collaboration with Vets Now, means that your pet can be cared for on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should the need arise. A minimum of one veterinary surgeon and one qualified veterinary nurse remain on duty at the practice premises, whatever the time of day or night, to ensure regular monitoring and the administration of any required medications to our patients. Castle Vets is accredited by the RCVS, and is a Veterinary Nurse training centre

The data controller is Independent Vetcare ltd, The Chocolate Factory , Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2AU (ICO ref Z3212973) We have a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted at [email protected]

For the last day of Guinea Pig Awareness Week we want to show you some of the beautiful piggy patients we have had the p...
30/10/2026

For the last day of Guinea Pig Awareness Week we want to show you some of the beautiful piggy patients we have had the pleasure to see at the practice over the last week. 🥰 It has been a busy week with many sick patients and we have enjoyed helping them all! 🐹🐹🐹

Guinea pigs are one of the most common species we see and often hide signs of disease; whilst small, they're much larger than some of the other patients we look after such as mice and gerbils. An average 1kg piggy is therefore quite a sizeable patient in comparison! 😅

Whilst appearing small in general, piggies can benefit from the same advanced investigations as dogs and cats. This includes radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy and computed tomography (CT) scanning - as well as blood and urine samples. We're able to investigate illnesses the same way we would in any other species and perform advanced procedures on piggies daily. 🤓

Don’t ignore your pet’s bad breath... Our veterinary teams have the expertise to assess your pet’s dental health, spot p...
29/10/2026

Don’t ignore your pet’s bad breath...

Our veterinary teams have the expertise to assess your pet’s dental health, spot potential problems and recommend the right care for them.

Find out more about our current dental offer: https://ivc.co.uk/offers/pet-dental-offer

Offer ends 30 November 2026. Limited availability. T&Cs and exclusions apply. Participating practices only.

For day 4 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week let's highlight some of the real warning signs your piggy may display if they are...
29/10/2026

For day 4 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week let's highlight some of the real warning signs your piggy may display if they are seriously ill - and these should always warrant an urgent check up.

Did you know that guinea pigs...:
- Are unable to vomit? 🤢 Any attempts at gagging or vomitting should be taken very seriously as it is anatomically impossible for piggies to bring food back up.
- Are unable to breathe through their mouth? 🤧 Due to their unique soft palate anatomy, guinea pigs are unable to pant through their mouth. Their small, slit like nostrils are not able to compensate for increased oxygen demand and any breathing difficulties should be taken very seriously.
- Rarely get diarrhoea? 💩 Softer, watery, loose faeces or lack of faecal output should warrant further investigations. Piggies have a higher fluid requirement than dogs and cats and can quickly become dehydrated.

If you ever have any concerns about your piggies give us a call - whilst we are a busy hospital we will always be happy to assist you as best as we can. 🐹🐹🐹

As pets get older, some changes can develop gradually and may not always be obvious at home. HealthCheck360 for Mature P...
28/10/2026

As pets get older, some changes can develop gradually and may not always be obvious at home.

HealthCheck360 for Mature Pets takes a closer look at their health, with an experienced veterinary nurse assessing areas including mobility, lifestyle, and physical health.

It also includes urine analysis and blood screening, with lymphoma cancer screening for at-risk breeds. Blood pressure testing may also be carried out for cats where needed.

These additional checks can help build a fuller picture of your pet’s health as their needs change.

For dogs over 5 years old and cats aged 7 years and over.

Find out more: https://ivc.co.uk/services/health-check-360

Nothing tastes as good as a homemade meal! 🥰On day 3 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week we'd like to highlight the importance ...
28/10/2026

Nothing tastes as good as a homemade meal! 🥰

On day 3 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week we'd like to highlight the importance of nutrition!

Guinea pigs are hindgut fermenting species specialised to ingest large volumes of low calorie food - such as hay and grass. It is important that they are eating almost continously to maximise the benefits of this process. However, no two bales of hay are the same; the texture and flavour may differ depending on the species of grass that it was made from and the humidity and temperature on that day as well. 🧐

Whenever a piggy is hospitalised with us for treatment we will ask you to do two things: bring their friends along (which is of course completely free of charge and the more the better!) as well as a packed lunch. 🐹🐹🐹

The packed lunch should contain some of their hay from home (in case they do not like the one we have in stock), some veggies and their own pellets. We stock many different brands of hay and food in the hospital but of course nothing tastes as good as a homemade meal. 🤓

Pictured are Bubbles and friends enjoying their time in the hospital last week during Bubbles' spay procedure.

Good pet dental care starts at home. 🦷 Save 20% on selected dental products until 30 November 2026*.  Explore our range ...
27/10/2026

Good pet dental care starts at home.

🦷 Save 20% on selected dental products until 30 November 2026*.

Explore our range of products for cats and dogs: https://www.shop.thepethealthclub.co.uk/collections/dental-savings



*Dental brands include Plaqtiv, Anident, Plaque Off and Purina Dentalife. The discount has already been applied to the prices displayed on the website. The offer ends on 30th November or while stocks last, whichever occurs first. This offer may be used in conjunction with a Pet Health Club member discount and staff discount. Pet Health Club reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice. Promotional offers and events available online may differ from those available in our clinics due to differences in product ranges and promotional periods. The discount does not apply to delivery charges. Inspiring Vet Care Limited t/a The Pet Health Club Shop Registered in England and Wales No. 07746795. Registered office: The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2AU.

It's day 2 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week and today we'd like to talk about the social aspect of your guinea pig's health!...
27/10/2026

It's day 2 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week and today we'd like to talk about the social aspect of your guinea pig's health! 🐹🐹🐹

All guinea pigs have their own personalities; whilst a skittish species that is prone to stress, in a relaxed environment piggies are guaranteed to come out of their shell. When adopting a piggy for the first time it is important you give them time to settle into their new home, but also that you get them used to being around you. Hand feeding their favourite treats can be an excellent way of doing that and learning more about your piggy's personal preferences. As much as we love our piglets, it is also important to recognise we do not speak the same language and they do need friends of their own species in order to thrive. Two's company, three's better! 🐹🐹🐹

Even individuals of the same species aren't guaranteed to get on with each other and this can be seen within bigger herds. Piggies often develop their own best friends or frenemies who they will compete for resources with. It is not uncommon to hear a bit of teeth rattling within a group but then see the same two individuals happy co-share a hide together. This is all within normal limits! Dedicated guinea pig rescues will often offer a bonding service such as 'piggy speed dating' where individuals will be matched by age, energy levels and personality which is one of the best ways to find compatible companions. At Castle Vets we are proud to support several guinea pig charities who offer this service including The Bunnyjackpot Foundation and squeak guinea pig rescue as well as the Bunny Angels UK (who despite the name often help out with piggies as well!).

For Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2026 we have some lovely supreme guinea pig nuggets samples ready for you in our exotic an...
26/10/2026

For Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2026 we have some lovely supreme guinea pig nuggets samples ready for you in our exotic animal waiting area so make sure to grab one if you're in this week! Our fantastic nurses have also created an informative board on piggy health for you to read whilst you're waiting for your appointment! 🐹🐹🐹

26/10/2026

Found a new lump or bump on your pet? It’s worth getting it checked by a vet.

Most lumps aren’t anything to worry about, but some can become uncomfortable, infected, or need treatment. Your vet can examine the area and talk you through what happens next.

Book a lump check for your pet for £25.

Limited Availability. Offer ends 31 October 2026. T&Cs apply.

We can't believe it is that time of the year again where Guinea Pig Awareness Week has come about already! 🐹🐹🐹The theme ...
26/10/2026

We can't believe it is that time of the year again where Guinea Pig Awareness Week has come about already! 🐹🐹🐹

The theme of this year's campaign is ‘Happy, Healthy Guinea Pigs’ focusing on proactive healthcare and the essential care requirements that every guinea pig needs. We will cover several aspects of preventative health care this week from social to nutritional aspect of your guinea pig's health, but whilst prophylaxis is important, nothing can replace a regular health check up. 👩‍⚕️

As guinea pigs are a prey species, they are experts at hiding signs of pain and illness and these may not become apparent until disease is quite advanced. One of the best ways to monitor your guinea pig's health is distant observation of their behaviour as they all have their own personality and subtle changes may indicate they are feeling unwell. 😪🤧 Another early sign of illness may include weightloss: weighing your piggies on a regular basis such as weekly (coinciding with enclosure clean out for example!) is an excellent weight of alerting you to something going on. Variations of 30-50 grams in weight are relatively normal, but if this is persistent and progressive it should warrant further investigations.

Happy Friday!What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?
19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.Shop now on the My Family Vets S...
21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

Shop now on the My Family Vets Shop!

*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whil...
12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

All of these situations can cause anxiety in pets, however Vetpro can help! Vetpro Stress & Anxiety Capsules:

🌿 Calms behaviour
🌿 Are fast acting
🌿 Helps reduce stress
🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
🌿 Easy to administer sprinkle capsules

And for a limited time, we have 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products over on the My Family Vets Shop! Follow the link below to shop

https://bit.ly/38nq9lq

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!You can mix and match any...
04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

http://bit.ly/34QoqY1

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners ev...
28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*
20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022

Address

1 Tilehurst Road
Reading
RG17TW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+441189574488

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