Copthorne Vets

27/07/2025

😻Meet Dexter!😻

This handsome boy came to visit us earlier this month for his castration and microchip! As you can see he felt extremely relaxed in his kennel before his procedure and was thoroughly spoilt by our nurses with lots of snuggles on recovery. 🥰 We also learnt very quickly that this cheeky chap LOVES lick-e-lix treats! 😋
Dexter healed beautifully after his surgery and we can’t wait to continue watching him grow into an even bigger purr monster! 💙

Friendly reminder that it is now a legal requirement for ALL cats in England to be microchipped and their details kept up to date ‼

25/07/2025

🌾We are officially in the depths of the dreaded grass seed season!! Although they are only tiny they can cause huge problems in our beloved dogs and cats. 🚩

The 3 most common grass seed related issues we see are when they get stuck in a paw, ear canal or under an eyelid. ☹️

Signs to look out for:
🐾 limping/lamness, excessive licking at paws, swelling, oozing or angry red looking skin between toes.
👀 squinting, pawing at eyes, weeping or discharge, redness or swelling of the eye/eyelid.
👂head shaking, scratching or pawing at ears, redness and irritation.

After walks please check your dogs coat thoroughly and groom cats regularly when they return home to ensure they're not hiding any pesky grass seeds! The quicker we can get the grass seed out the less trauma they cause and less likely the chance of infection. 🔎

If you suspect your pet has a grass seed related injury then please call us on 01743 360614 📞

23/07/2025

🐈 Cat found 🐈
We are looking for the owner of this lovely cat who has been found in the Crowmeole Lane area. They are microchipped but unfortunately the chip has never been registered so holds no details. They are safe and being looked after well but we would love to reunite them with their correct owners! (Proof of ownership will be needed.)

Please contact the practice on 01743 360614 if you believe them to be yours or have any further information 📞

19/07/2025

🐾Silly Saturday! 🐾
Here's the dynamic duo Brian the Spaniel and his (not so) little brother Nigel the Labrador enjoying their Saturday by doing a little light gardening...much to their Mums dismay!🤦‍♀️

We'd love to see what you and your furry friends are up to this weekend, please post pictures below! 👇⬇️👇⬇️👇

16/07/2025

🩸❤️A huge thank you yet again to all of the amazing dogs and their humans who joined us for our most recent Pet Blood Bank UK donation session! You are all incredible! ❤️🩸

📆 Our next donation session is on Sunday 26th of October!

To register your dog or to find out more information click the link below or call 01509 232222 ❤️
www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

14/07/2025

Supporting our local community is something we feel very strongly about here at Copthorne Vets, which is why we are so proud to be sponsoring Vron Gate Show this year! ⭐️

It is set to be a brilliant day with local food and drink, live entertainment, local crafts, lots of stalls, a dog show and so much more! So pack up the whole family (pooches included!) and head on over to join in the fun! 😁

📆 Saturday 26th July
⏰️ 12.30pm
📍 Vennington, Westbury, SY5 9RG

12/07/2025

🐾 Rocky is hoping you all have fun in the sun this weekend but also wants to remind you that safety comes first! 🐾

⛱️ Make sure your furry friends have somewhere cool and shaded to spend their day.

💧 Ensure your companions have access to fresh water at all times.

🚶‍♀️ Walk your dogs early in the day or late in the evening when the temperature is cooler.

🖐 Do the tarmac test - place the back of your hand on the pavement for 5 seconds and if it's too hot for you then it's too hot for their paws!

🏃‍♂️ The leading cause of heat stroke is exercise so avoid any particularly strenuous walks/exercise until the weather cools off.

🐕 Keep in mind that dogs that are; overweight, elderly, have underlying health issues or are a brachycephallic breed (eg Pugs and French Bulldogs) have a greater risk of heat stroke.

‼️ Common signs of heatstroke to look out for include: heavy panting, excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, loss of coordination, collapsing and in severe cases seizures.

📞If your pet shows any of these signs please call your vet immediately.

🚗 Remember never leave your dog in a warm car, even if just for a few minutes. If you see a dog in distress in a hot car then call 999 immediately.

💙 For more information or to book an appointment please call us on 01743 360614

Your pets are part of your family – and when you come to us, you’re all part of the Copthorne family too

08/07/2025

Read Bruce's story 💙

07/07/2025

🍫 Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫

As much as we humans can’t get enough of this tasty treat it is extremely toxic to our beloved cats and dogs! 😔

If you believe your furry friend has eaten chocolate it is important to contact your vet as soon as possible so they can be treated correctly! 🩺

Some common signs that your companion may have eaten chocolate can start with vomiting🤢, diarrhoea💩 , excessive drinking💧 or restlessness😖 but can later develop into more severe symptoms such as seizures and heart failure💔.

There are plenty of other dog and cat friendly treats on the market so leave the chocolate to those of us with 2 legs and no tail! 🤗

For more information or to book an appointment please call us on 01743 360614 📞

&Dogs

03/07/2025

💙‼️CUTE DOG ALERT‼️💙
The very gorgeous Milo came to see us for a dental last week and as you can see he thoroughly enjoyed his post surgery cuddles with Head Nurse Sarah 🥰💙

Did you know that our nurses offer dental clinics?
✅️ They can check your companion's teeth to see if they require a dental or other intervention.
🪥 Demonstrate how to brush their teeth correctly.
ℹ️ Discuss which products may be most suitable for their individual needs.
🦷 Work with you to come up with a plan moving forward on how best to look after your furry friends teeth.

To make an appointment please call us on 01743 360614 📞💙

01/07/2025

❤️🩸 UPCOMING DONATION SESSION‼️ 🩸❤️
The wonderful Pet Blood Bank UK team will be joining us again this Sunday (6th July) for another day of doggy cuddles, treats and donating blood!🩸
It's not too late to sign your four legged friend up so that they can become a life saver too, just click the link below or call 01509 232222 ❤️
www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

26/06/2025

🎉The whole team are reminiscing about last Saturdays family fun day!🎉
We had sunshine, cake, bouncy castles, ice cream, lots of fun and happy memories!☀️
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and helped to raise money for our chosen charities Severn Hospice and Pet Blood Bank UK!🥰❤️
Here’s a little walk through before the mayhem began💙➡️