Garston Vets

03/06/2026

Happy 50th Birthday, Vanessa! 🎂

Today we’re celebrating our wonderful vet, Vanessa, as she marks her 50th birthday!

We hope you have a fantastic day, enjoy your gifts, and take some time to celebrate this special milestone! 🎉💚

03/06/2026

It was a pleasure to meet beautiful 5-month-old Rottweiler, Lula, during her visit to our Westbury surgery.
She certainly won plenty of hearts with her lovely nature! 😍

01/06/2026

Poor Clemmie came in to see our vet, Rose, after being stung by a bee! 🐝

Bee stings to the face and throat can be particularly concerning, as severe swelling can affect breathing.

Fortunately, Clemmie’s owners acted quickly and brought her straight in. Rose checked the area, made sure the sting had been removed, and the reaction settled within 30 minutes.

What to do if your pet is stung:

• Remove the stinger (don’t squeeze)
• Soothe the sting
• Monitor closely for any allergic reaction
• Contact your vet immediately if you are at all concerned

You’ll be pleased to know Clemmie made a full recovery! ❤️‍🩹

30/05/2026

At just 11 weeks old, Lottie has recently joined her new forever family and visited us for her second vaccination.

She was an absolute superstar during her visit and we can’t wait to watch her grow! 💚

28/05/2026

Behind every patient is a nurse giving their skill, compassion, and heart. 💚

Long hours, quiet moments of reassurance, lifesaving care, and unwavering dedication… thank you to our nurses for the work they do, 24/7.

Thanks also to Sarah, for capturing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s like to be an RVN at Garston Veterinary Group, in celebration of the BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association) Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month.
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28/05/2026

Our next puppy party is Monday 1st June!

This early evening event is perfect for puppies under 16 week of age who are between their 1st and 2nd vaccinations.

Our friendly and knowledgeable behaviourist, Charis, from Charismatic Pets will discuss various aspects of puppy ownership, including separation anxiety, socialisation, and much more.

The party lasts for one hour and is filled with fun games and challenges for the pups!

To reserve a spot, talk to any of our team. To find out more about the session’s benefits, please click on the link below👇

Garston Vets - Puppy party by Garston Vets

27/05/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing sustainability champions, Sian and Vicky, who gave up their time on Sunday to plant up our outdoor spaces, creating a little haven for bees and local wildlife 🐝

Our Trowbridge surgery is once again proudly taking part in No Mow May, with plans to carry this on into Let It Bloom June. Are you?

26/05/2026

We hope everyone is staying as comfortable as possible during this period of hot weather! ☀️

Speaking of comfortable, Gizmo made himself at home on the scales during his post-operative check with our nurse, Gemma!

What a handsome boy! 💚

23/05/2026

Our surgeries are now closed for routine appointments until 8am on Tuesday 26th May.

As always, our very own emergency team will continue to provide around the clock care for sick and injured animals here at our Small Animal Hospital in Frome. 💚

We wish you all a very happy and safe bank holiday weekend! ☀️

22/05/2026

⚠️ HOT WEATHER WARNING ⚠️

Temperatures are set to rise over the bank holiday weekend and into next week. Please help keep your pets safe during this heatwave.

🐾 Walk dogs early morning or late evening only.
If you’re unsure whether it’s too hot, it probably is. It’s far safer to skip walks altogether during extreme heat. Short toilet breaks outside are fine and won’t harm them for a few days.

🔥 Top tip:
If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws!

🚨 Watch for signs of heatstroke:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Rapid heart rate
• Weakness or lethargy
• Seizures
These can escalate quickly, so act fast.

🐇 Small pets need extra care too
Outdoor pets must always have:
• Shade
• Fresh water
• A cool environment
Move hutches to shaded areas, use parasols, and cover runs with large towels, add upside down cardboard boxes to provide shade from direct sun.

📞 If you’re worried, don’t wait!
Heatstroke can become life-threatening very quickly. Please call your usual surgery straight away if you have any concerns.

Stay safe and keep your pets cool 😎