Vet News
Christmas Opening Hours | When we’re open over Christmas and new year
Our opening hours over the Christmas period are shown below. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Riverside Vets! December Thu 24th - Closing at 5pm Fri 25th / Sat 26th / Sun 27th / Mon 28th - Closed - Please phone 01702 526...
Our Spike is a blood donor. Can your pet help too?
Special mention to our surgery pooch, Spike. During 2020, he's been a keen contributor to The RVC’s pioneering blood donor program. Along with other dogs and cats, he has provided vital blood transfusions throughout the year helping to save the lives of critically...
Yora Sustainable Dog Food | A Healthy Insect-Based Diet
The world’s most sustainable dog food Yora is the world’s most sustainable pet food. Made using insect protein it is widely consdiered to be the best alternative to traditional meat with the British Veterinary Association saying, “it's a fantastic opportunity for pet...
NOTICE: COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
WE ARE OPEN, but there are changes to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS! When visiting the practice, we ask that you follow our current guidelines: Phone before visiting – so we can allocate you a time slot, for your...
Christmas Competition – Win a Festive Hamper or Healthy Pet Club Membership!
Christmas Competition Win a festive hamper and 1 Month Healthy Pet Club membership. All you have to do is guess how many neckerchiefs Spike has in his collection!Prizes: First Prize: A festive Christmas hamper full of goodies for you and your pet AND one free months'...
Beware of Dog Toy Dangers and Dangerous Treats for Dogs
Dog Toy Dangers - Choosing Dog Toys When purchasing dog chew toys consider your dog’s size and jaw shape, this will help avoid the risk of them swallowing smaller pieces that may case injury or choking. Pet treats and chews are available in a range of sizes and...
Christmas Food Dangers for Dogs – What to avoid to keep your dog safe
Christmas Dangers for Dogs - Food & Plant Poisons To keep your pets safe this Christmas, Spike has come up with a list of things to avoid during the celebrations. Spike says... Christmas is a time for having fun and stuffing your face with food and...
Lungworm – A Deadly Threat to Dogs
Lungworm in dogs and foxes. The lungworm parasite has a complicated life cycle shown in the video above. There have been over 2700 cases of the infection in the UK (2019). Fortunately, the infection cannot be spread directly between dogs. Frogs, snails, and slugs...
Now Available! Whimzees Brushzees Dental Chews
Why Choose Whimzees? Whimzees Brushzees 80% more effective at reducing plaque accumulation on teeth compared to other leading brands of dental chew. Reducing tartar build up and improving breath. 3x longer chew time and 3x longer playtime. Carefully selected...
Winter Checklist – Pets & Cold Weather
During cold spells of weather its important to take extra precautions to care for your pets. Use this handy checklist to avoid any problems this winter.