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Corono virus update – we’re here to help.
We are experiencing a high volume of queries about our opening hours and availability with some owners expressing concern as to how to source medications etc. To this end we have taken some additional steps to help our clients during this challenging time. Please take note of the following and contact us on 0118 9793200 […]
Increased cases of gastroenteritis – an update
We have found that the increase of number of cases of severe gastroenteritis in dogs in Wokingham mirrors the national picture. As many local dog owners are already aware at St Vincents Veterinary Surgery we have seen an increase in cases of gastroenteritis in dogs in and around Wokingham with more severe symptoms and prolonged […]
Should we bother the vets with this?
In 25 years of practice I have just about seen it all. But every week I’m reminded that the next ‘simple’ case through the door may be anything but! And who is better placed than the vets you entrust with the care of your pets to advise you whether further investigations or treatments are indicated. […]
Katie Love recounts an interesting case of weight loss in a cat
Following on from our article a few weeks ago about obesity in pets I thought I would tell you about one of our lovely feline patients that came in to see us here at St Vincent’s with quite the opposite! Poor Nabi came to visit us as her owners were worried that she was losing weight. […]
An interesting case of a cat biting off more than they can chew!
Cats are not as well known for eating things they should not, unlike their canine counterparts. We often see dogs who have swallowed foreign bodies, including items such as tennis balls, socks, toys and even stones. However some cats will swallow plastic toys, wrappers and string among other things. Sometimes these objects will get vomited […]
Welcoming a new dog into the home
I still remember the excitement of our first family dog arriving. I was maybe 7 or 8 years old, and the family had decided to take on a guide dog puppy for its first year of socialisation and basic training. My parents had decided that the full time responsibility of a permanent pet at that […]
Obesity in pets
I thinks it’s safe to say many of us are feeling a little out of shape following the excesses of Christmas and New Year. With that in mind we thought we would take the opportunity to discuss obesity in pets, which is becoming an increasingly common issue. In the UK, the PDSA charity report that 1 in 3 […]
Christmas Opening Times at St Vincents Vets
We would like to wish all of our clients a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. While we hope you all have a peaceful and healthy festive season please be aware of our opening times over the next week Monday 24/12/2018. 08h30-18h30 (Christmas Eve) […]
Important update on pet travel to Europe post Brexit
At St Vincents Vets we have helped many people over the years ensure their pets can travel safely to European destinations and return to the UK satisfying the various regulations in place. This is a complex area made more so by an amount of uncertainty with Brexit looming. A recent announcement concerning the measures […]
Join us for our OPEN DAY on Saturday 17th November 2018
We are delighted to announce our Open Day on Saturday 17th November 2018 from 2pm to 4.30pm. Join us to see behind the scenes at a busy veterinary practice, meet the staff and owners and spend some time looking at our exhibitors and enjoying some refreshments. On arrival you will be invited to tour the […]
