News from Quantock Vet Hospital
Beetroot the cat’s cystitis treatment
Cystitis might seem a minor condition – something not to worry about – however as Beetroot the cat’s experiences demonstrate, it can be a very serious and complicated condition to treat. Dominic Phillips explained “Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) is a...
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Mission and Vision
Mission, Vision and Culture were the headlines of a Practice away day held on 5th July in the stunning setting of Blackmore Farm Manor House, Cannington. Practice Principle, Dominic Phillips, drew on his previous business and management experience to lead...
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Closed for all but Emergencies Wednesday 5th July
Quantock Veterinary Hospital and our branch practice in Nether Stowey will be closed for one day on Weds 5th July 2017 for staff training and development. Please rest assured that we will be available for emergencies and the collection of prescriptions...
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Staffy cross Atlas and his precious heart – Pet of the Month!
Atlas is a six year old, rescue Ridgeback cross Staffy that was brought in by his owners who were concerned with his sudden and unexplained lethargy. Claire, Atlas’s owner explained “Atlas is only six, we have had him since he was three - we rescued him...
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Rescue Labrador Barney is Quantock Vets’ Pet of the Month!
Barney, is an adorable yellow Labrador who is cherished by his owners and everyone at Quantock Vets! At nearly fourteen year’s old Barney has been a long-time client of the hospital. Like many Labradors, over the years he has suffered from joint problems. In 2009 he...
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Romilly and her troubled ears – February Pet of the Month
If you’ve ever treasured a pet that has suffered from chronic ear infections, you’ll know how they can suffer terribly with recurring itchy ears, obvious discomfort and often severe pain. After regular trips, over several years, to the vets with their much loved eight...
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Bridgwater Roadwork update
We have received an update, from EDF Energy, on the Northern Bridgwater Junction improvement roadworks which affect access to our hospital. The works continue, as expected, and we appreciate that this is causing disruption to some of our clients, but the good news is...
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Welcome to Helun – Quantock Vet’s new Practice Manager
Last month we welcomed Helun Jones as our new Practice Manager. Quantock Veterinary Hospital is a Tier 3 RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital - the highest accreditation available from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dominic Phillips, Director and Principal...
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Eighty-five year old Alfred – Pet of the Month January 2017
Alfred is an eighty-five year old tortoise who first presented at the hospital in July 2016 with an eye infection and anorexia. Mrs Pearse, Alfred’s owner explained “Alfred usually stops eating at the end of August before hibernation but in June he simply stopped...
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A fond farewell to founding vet Colin Cheetham
At the end of March the staff at Quantock Veterinary Hospital sent founding vet Colin Cheetham off on his retirement with a boisterous party and the most sincere wishes for every happiness in his future. Colin has worked as a vet in Bridgwater since 1975. He designed...
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Big dogs and DCM
Owners of large or 'giant' dogs need to be aware of a disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy or DCM. DCM is a serious disease that typically affects large breed dogs such as Dobermans, Irish Wolfhounds, Boxers and Great Danes, over the age of three. The disease has...
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Healthy hearts – Happy Pets
For all our clients, until the end of May we are offering FREE nurse-lead 'Healthy Hearts Consultations' for dogs and cats. Heart disease tends to affect certain breeds more than others but all dogs and cats can suffer from it. Symptoms include breathing problems,...
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Brave Cassie wins Pet of the Year 2016!
On 23rd of February we held our ‘Pet of the Year’ event celebrating some of our most remarkable and admired patients of 2016! You may know that every month our staff vote for their most inspiring patient – not an easy task comparing around one thousand patients that...
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Highest Gold standard ‘Cat Friendly Clinic’ award
The team at Quantock Veterinary Hospital were very pleased to be awarded, again, the very highest standard International Cat Care 'Gold Clinic' award. As we know, taking a cat to a veterinary clinic can be very stressful, both for the cat and also the owner. The Cat...
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Alabama Rot – no need for panic
You may have recently seen some rather alarming articles in the press about Alabama Rot - a condition officially known as CRGV which affects dogs. CRGV is a disease caused by damage to the blood vessels of the skin and kidney. Its cause is unknown. CRGV causes skin...
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A tribute to lovely little Cassie
Cassie was a dear little 9 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier first seen for breathing difficulties in early summer last year. After initial investigations and hospitalisation, Cassie was diagnosed with a Pericardial Effusion - an abnormal build-up of fluid within...
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Two vets now offering new dog hip scoring method offered
Hip Scoring our dogs – why and how? We are delighted to say that now two of our vets, Hannah Brown and Kris Herman have gained accreditation in ‘PennHIP’. PennHIP is a sophisticated hip scoring method which aims to safeguard the health and welfare of dogs, and dog...
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‘Practice of the Year’ Award nomination for Quantock Veterinary Hospital
We are delighted that the team at Quantock Veterinary Hospital has been nominated for 'Practice of the Year' in the 2017 Pet Plan Awards! One of our wonderful vets, Dee Collins has already been nominated for 'Vet of the Year'. The awards provide an opportunity for pet...
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