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Spring is an exciting time for most of us in Gloucester, pets included! Lighter nights mean more opportunities for being outdoors in the spring months in Gloucester. To ensure a happy and safe season for your animals, take a minute to make yourself aware of hidden dangers which could lead to a poorly pet.

Our veterinary surgeons in Gloucester (commonly known as vets) serve the healthcare needs of animals. Once qualified as a vet, there are many roles such as teaching, research, government and clinical work. Clinical vets can work with farm animals, zoo animals, horses, laboratory animals, pets or a mixture. It is an incredibly diverse and challenging job.

Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs in Gloucester? Maybe out on walks, or at the local Gloucester park, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster. And, with our new oral vaccine, it’s now even easier to protect your dog.  

Do you have a tortoise in Gloucester? If so, it is recommended to have a worm count carried out on your tortoise twice a year.

Do you ever wonder why your pet needs its annual boosters?  

Feline hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, commonly affects cats aged seven years or older in Gloucester. As your cat ages, the risk of developing hypertension increases.

As pet owners we all want the best for our four-legged friends, but we also know that pet ownership in Gloucester can be expensive. By becoming a member of our Pet Health for Life you can spread the cost of essential healthcare and save money.

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We wish you and your pets a very happy festive period. With lots to think about it can be easy to forget the Christmas hazards that may face our furry friends in Gloucester. Most of the risks are present all year round, however, we do see an increase in pets eating hazards materials or foods. Our guide below covers the main hazards that are encountered during the festive period.

With Christmas in Gloucester just around the corner, we wanted to ensure we had our Festive opening hours for the holiday period in place for you.