Severn Edge Vets - Donnington

Severn Edge Vets - Donnington 🐾 Small animal veterinary practice 🐶 RCVS Accredited 🐰 ISFM Silver Award 🐱Donnington, Telford 🐾

Top healthcare for your pet. Great savings for you.The Healthy Pet Club includes everything you need to help your pet st...
27/11/2025

Top healthcare for your pet. Great savings for you.
The Healthy Pet Club includes everything you need to help your pet stay healthy:
💉 Annual Vaccinations
🐾 Year round parasite treatment
👩🏻‍⚕️ Health checks
💜 Plus more!

For the full list of benefits and to find out how to join: vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-andproducts/healthy-pet-club

Arthritis isn’t just an old dog problem. Just like people, dogs can develop joint pain at any age.Younger dogs may be at...
25/11/2025

Arthritis isn’t just an old dog problem. Just like people, dogs can develop joint pain at any age.

Younger dogs may be at risk due to:
✅ Being overweight
✅ Hip or elbow dysplasia
✅ Injuries like fractures or cruciate ligament tears
✅ High-impact activities (e.g. flyball, agility)
✅ Breed type - especially large or giant breeds

To help you spot the signs early, we recommend the Dog Mobility App (DogMA) - a free, easy to use, scientifically validated tool from the University of Liverpool that helps you assess your dog’s mobility at home. 📲 Download DogMA today: bit.ly/4niMi9G Join the pack - because

When it comes to treating infections, choosing the right antibiotic is essential. We want to make sure we’re using the r...
24/11/2025

When it comes to treating infections, choosing the right antibiotic is essential. We want to make sure we’re using the right one - not just guessing. That’s where cytology and culture & sensitivity testing come in.
🔬 Cytology
We examine a sample under the microscope to identify the type of bacteria present. This helps us choose an antibiotic with the best chance of working quickly and effectively.
🧪 Culture & Sensitivity
The lab grows the bacteria from a sample, identifies the exact strain, and tests which antibiotics will kill it. This ensures we use the most effective treatment, reducing the risk of resistance and protecting your pet’s health.
If your vet recommends testing, it’s all about giving your pet the best and most
targeted care, while protecting the future of antibiotics

When pets have diarrhoea, it’s easy to assume antibiotics are needed - but in most cases, it’s not caused by a bacterial...
23/11/2025

When pets have diarrhoea, it’s easy to assume antibiotics are needed - but in most cases, it’s not caused by a bacterial infection.

Diet changes, stress, parasites, or underlying health conditions are often to blame.
Using antibiotics unnecessarily can disrupt your pet’s natural gut bacteria, which play a vital role in digestion and immunity.

It can also contribute to antimicrobial resistance, making future infections harder to treat.
✅ Seek your vet’s advice on the best course of action

Kennel cough is a common respiratory illness in dogs - but did you know it’s usually caused by a virus, not a bacterial ...
22/11/2025

Kennel cough is a common respiratory illness in dogs - but did you know it’s usually caused by a virus, not a bacterial infection?

That means antibiotics often aren’t needed and won’t help your dog recover faster.
✅ Speak to your vet about the best care
✅ Rest, hydration, and monitoring are key
✅ Avoid walks to prevent spread to other dogs

Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) is a common condition in cats. Many people are surprised to learn that it’s usual...
21/11/2025

Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) is a common condition in cats. Many people are surprised to learn that it’s usually not caused by a bacterial infection.

Instead, stress is often the main trigger. That means antibiotics aren’t always the right treatment - and using them unnecessarily can contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

Find out more about the treatment of cystitis in cats here:
www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/feline-lower-urinarytract-disease-flutd/

Antibiotics are designed to fight bacterial infections - they have no effect on viruses or inflammation.Using antibiotic...
20/11/2025

Antibiotics are designed to fight bacterial infections - they have no effect on viruses or inflammation.
Using antibiotics when they’re not needed can contribute to antimicrobial resistance, making future infections harder to treat.

Your vet will carefully assess whether antibiotics are necessary. If the illness is viral, other treatments may be more appropriate.

🥳New RVN Alert!🥳Please join us in congratulating Ellisse who has recently passed her final exams and is now a fully regi...
19/11/2025

🥳New RVN Alert!🥳
Please join us in congratulating Ellisse who has recently passed her final exams and is now a fully registered veterinary nurse! 👩🏾‍⚕️ Ellisse has worked extremely hard and we are immensely proud of her! She can now wear a solid green uniform instead of her student stripes 💚 What a fantastic addition to our nursing team, a huge WELL DONE Ellisse! 👏🎉

Stopping a course of antibiotics early - even if your pet seems better - can allow antibiotic-resistant bacteria to surv...
19/11/2025

Stopping a course of antibiotics early - even if your pet seems better - can allow antibiotic-resistant bacteria to survive and multiply.
These resistant bacteria are harder to treat. 🦠
✅ Follow your vet’s instructions
✅ Complete the full course, even if symptoms improve
✅ Never save or share leftover antibiotics (you can return them to us for safe disposal)

Did you know? Antifreeze is toxic to cats. The smell and taste of antifreeze is very appealing to our feline friends, an...
19/11/2025

Did you know? Antifreeze is toxic to cats. The smell and taste of antifreeze is very appealing to our feline friends, and they are likely to lap it up if they come across a spillage.

So, as the weather starts to chill off, please be careful when topping up your cars with antifreeze and clear up any spillages made.
For cat owners, check out the symptoms of antifreeze poisoning to be aware of below.

� World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 🦠Antibiotics are powerful tools - but when used incorrectly, bacteria ca...
18/11/2025

� World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 🦠
Antibiotics are powerful tools - but when used incorrectly, bacteria can become resistant, meaning infections become more challenging to treat. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health.

Stay tuned for our upcoming posts. Throughout this week, we’ll share some important insights into antimicrobial resistance; what it is, why it matters, and how we can all help to protect the effectiveness of antibiotics. �

With Halloween prompting an influx of chocolate in the house, it is fairly common for pets to try and sneak a taste. Dog...
17/11/2025

With Halloween prompting an influx of chocolate in the house, it is fairly common for pets to try and sneak a taste. Dogs in particular are likely to try and eat chocolate, but it is also toxic to cats.

The darker the chocolate and the higher concentration of cocoa (and therefore theobromine), the more severe the effects can be. Chocolate also contains caffeine, which is also unsafe for dogs and cats alike.
Even if you only suspect your pet has ingested a small amount of chocolate, the negative affects still need to be addressed.

Large amounts can be very dangerous, so either way it's best to speak to your vet for further instruction. If possible, have the packet available so the vet can calculate how much theobromine your pet has ingested.

For more advice: vetcollection.co.uk/health/autumn-toxins

Address

1 Bradley Road, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27SD

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+441952677133

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Donnington

Severn Edge Vets is a complete veterinary service, offering expert veterinary care and services at the best value. We understand the needs of your pet as part of the family, your horse as part of your life, and your farm as your business. We stand apart in the area by offering a truly 24 hour service without ‘selling off’ the night work to other providers. We have a dedicated night team at our central hospital in Bridgnorth, where staff are always on site. Our farm and equine vets are also available 24 hours a day. From Donnington in Telford to Cleobury Mortimer to Kinver we span a wide geographical area, but always strive to keep your vets local. We endeavour to have the same vets in the same locations, as we understand how important building a two-way relationship with your vet is. We know you want to see the vet who knows your pet when you come in. We have a huge wealth of experience and skills within the practice, meaning the majority of services, diagnostics and surgical procedures can be carried out within our care.