Jonathan Wood Veterinary Surgeons

29/10/2025

Guess The Breed Answer

If you guessed Estrela Mountain dog well done. The Estrela Mountain Dog originates from the Estrela Mountains in Portugal. Also known as the Portuguese Shepherd and Cao da Serra da Estrela, these large dogs are courageous and loyal, making a wonderful family pet that will protect their humans at all times.

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

Guess The Breed

What's your dog breed knowledge like? What breed of dog is this?

26/10/2025

** IMPORTANT CAT ANNOUNCEMENT **

As an accredited cat friendly clinic we are always trying to ensure our feline friends have as stress free a vet visit as possible, cats are particularly sensitive to sounds and smells and are very sensitive to stress. For this reason we are pleased to announce that from the 12th November we will be running some cat ONLY consulting periods each week at both of our clinics. No routine dog appointments will be booked during this block of appointments to minimise the stress to our feline patients (obviously the care of our canine patients is of equal importance to us and any emergencies will be seen and treated with our normal care levels.)
If you are interested in booking an appointment during our cat only times please speak with one of our reception team.

25/10/2025

This week the CMA sharedproposalsfor the UK veterinary sector.

AtJonathan Wood Vets, we would like to reassure you our priorities are unchanged: compassionate care for your pet.

We’re proud to be part ofVetPartners, a veterinary group that supports us with training, equipment and back-office help. It was founded and is led by vets, that have the same focus on compassionate care for pets. Clinical decisions are, and always have been, made here by our team, always with your pet’s best interests at heart.💛

We also want to reassure you that many of the proposals reflect things we already do to care for you and your pets:
✨Prices:You can find typical fees on our website to help you plan.
✨Written prescriptions, so you can choose where to buy ongoing medication.
✨Estimates:We aim to give clear estimates before treatment (especially for higher-cost care) and keep you updated every step of the way.

If you ever have questions or concerns about your pet’s care or costs, our friendly team is just a message or phone call away — we’re always happy to help.🐾

We’re also continuously looking for ways to improve, so your feedback is very welcome.

24/10/2025

🚨🚨 CONKERS! 🚨🚨

Dogs will often eat fallen fruits and with conker's this can cause an upset stomach and possible gastrointestinal obstruction – which we want to avoid! So if you have a conker tree in your garden or on a regular walking route make sure you keep an eye to ensure your pets aren't playing with or eating them.

23/10/2025

Maggie belongs to vets Lizzy and Dale and she is such a good girl but sometimes being good backfires when you become the practice Guinea pig for the student nurses to practice their bandaging!! Don’t worry she was fully paid in treats and cuddles 🥰

23/10/2025

Medications/Adjunctive Therapies

Sometimes our pets need some help to cope with the sounds and stresses of Bonfire night, there are many options available including:
- nutracalm - a natural product with proven results to help relax and calm patients
- pet remedy - a natural spray/diffuser to help calm and relax patients
- sileo - a mild sedation medication for use in extreme cases
- anxiety shirts - these work in the same way swaddling a baby works, the pressure of a tight fitting body suit helps relieve stress and anxiety

If you would like any advice on help for your pet during bonfire season please phone and speak to one of our clinical team.

22/10/2025

Guess The Breed Answer

Well done if you guessed Balinese for the cat breed.
These cats are very similar to the beloved Siamese cats, with the only difference being that the Balinese cats have somewhat longer hair. In fact, they are sometimes referred to as purebred long-haired Siamese cats. The Balinese is a social, playful, and vocal breed.

20/10/2025

Anyone looking for a pair of cats? These two look adorable 😻

20/10/2025

Guess The Breed.

What's your guess for this stunning cat breed below?

17/10/2025

Thinking of using a retractable lead? 🤔 Here’s why you might want to reconsider… 👀

🐕‍🦺 Less control: Harder to manage sudden movements or avoid danger.
🐕‍🦺 Tangle risk: Leads can wrap around legs, trees, or furniture.
🐕‍🦺 Injury hazard: Thin cords can cause burns or cuts.
🐕‍🦺 Training issues: Encourages pulling and inconsistent walking habits.
🐕‍🦺 Not for all dogs: Especially unsuitable for pullers or reactive dogs.