Shepton Vets

31/08/2025

***We have had a Grey, neutered male cat brought into us in the early hours of this morning. He is chipped, but sadly it’s not registered. Found on Old Bristol Road. Please call us immediately if you feel he could be yours. ***

30/08/2025

Wolfie is a 14 year old gentlemen who recently came in for his annual vaccines.💉
During his health check it was noted that his testicles had become irregular in appearance. Due to his age this can be linked to possible testicular neoplasia therefore, removal and testing of the testicles was recommended. We were able to implement extra testings and anaesthesia support which allowed him to sail through his procedure and recover well. As you can see he is taking the “rest” part of his recovery very seriously!💤

He has now been signed off by our team and is able to go running around causing trouble once again.🐾🐕

29/08/2025

How Bella Bounced Back from Hypoparathyroidism Cramping Her Style 🐾
Earlier this year, Bella came to visit after painful cramping episodes in her back legs left her struggling to move comfortably. Blood tests soon revealed the cause.💉
Read the full article on our website now - https://sheptonvets.com/bellas-case-hypoparathyroidism/

28/08/2025

Yesterday evening, Vet Nurse Nat and VCA Leah had the pleasure of welcoming this fantastic 5 to one of our Puppy Pre-School classes!🐶

Socialisation is a vital part of a puppy’s life. The experiences they encounter in the first few weeks of life are the starting point of a happy, obedient and well-adjusted dog.🐕
We offer a Puppy Pre-School class for all newly registered puppies and invite you to join us for this fun and informative introductory session.
During the class, we will:
🐾Explain how puppies learn and demonstrate positive, effective training techniques.
🐾Address common challenges such as toilet training, play-biting, jumping, and walking on a lead.
🐾Provide expert advice on high-quality toys and training aids.
🐾Give your puppy the chance to socialise, learn to read other puppies’ body language, and enjoy safe, supervised play.

The class is held at our Wells practice on Thursday evenings, 7-8pm. Dates vary so please confirm when booking. The cost of the class is £6.
Your puppy should be 15-20 weeks of age and must have had their 1st & 2nd vaccination. Children are very welcome.
Numbers are limited in order to ensure your puppy has a calm, positive experience.✨

To find out the date of the next class and reserve your place, please call 01749 343 955

26/08/2025

✨🐶Happy International Dog Day!🐶✨
To celebrate our loyal companions, we have put together 5 paws-itively amazing facts about dogs you might not know, to highlight how special our four-legged family members are 🐾

23/08/2025

💜 Fig and Fern 🌿
These two beautiful brothers visited us this week for their first vaccinations.
Full of curiosity and charm, they couldn’t resist investigating the camera — Vet Nurse Tori had her hands full trying to snap a photo of the wriggly pair! 📸🐾

22/08/2025

TOMORROW!🐱

A fun and educational day organised by one of our own vet nurses on behalf of cats in distress🐱🐰🐶
Contact details for booking - [email protected]

22/08/2025

A different dog to this morning...
We have had another Male Labrador handed in to the practice.
Please contact us if he is yours - 01749 343955

Dog found wandering in park very hot and tired he’s been taken to the vets 😊

22/08/2025

☀️Bank Holiday Monday opening hours☀️
Our Shepton branch will be open 9.30am-11am on Monday for our Poorly Pets clinic.
Our Wells practice will be closed.
Our 24/7 emergency out-of-hours service continues as normal 365 days a year.

21/08/2025

🦔Help Save Prickles Hedgehog Rescue 🦔
For the past 18 years, Prickles Hedgehog Rescue has been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing poorly, injured, and orphaned hedgehogs. With over 8,000 hedgehogs saved, their work has made a vital difference to the survival of this legally protected species, which continues to face steep decline in the wild.
Sadly, the charity is now facing imminent closure.
The building housing their Charity Shop has been sold, and on top of that, rising costs — including rent, utilities, vet bills, and food — have pushed the charity to breaking point. Last year alone, operating costs reached £107k.
Despite these challenges, their expert animal care has led to an outstanding recovery and release rate, giving thousands of hedgehogs a second chance in the wild.

⬇️How You Can Help⬇️
Your donation could help keep Prickles Hedgehog Rescue open, enabling them to focus on what they do best — caring for hedgehogs and securing the charity’s long-term future.

Any donation amount is appreciated, please support if you are able to🦔

Hi my name is Jules, I am the Founder of Prickles Hedgehog Rescue… Jules Bishop needs your support for Prevent Prickles Hedgehog Rescue, Cheddar from closing.

19/08/2025

A Curious Cat and a Dislocated Hip: Bosco’s Road to Recovery🐱

Read Martin's article about the brave Bosco on our website - https://sheptonvets.com/a-curious-cat-and-a-dislocated-hip-boscos-road-to-recovery/

18/08/2025

The team had a wonderful day at the Mid-Somerset Show yesterday! 🐶🐱

We were thrilled to have so many visitors to our stand, enjoying the activities and treats on offer!
We were pleased to see lots of your pups enjoying a cool down in our doggy cooling station too! 💦🐕

We’re proud to sponsor the show each year, and we were delighted to be there again this year.
Thank you to the Mid-Somerset Show for having us and for putting on another fantastic day for everyone!