We offer a multi-disciplinary referral service to veterinary surgeons across the UK. We accept emergency referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In order to book an appointment with us, you need to request a referral to us from your pet’s usual veterinary practice.
Telephone: 0117 394 0513
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUOutstanding veterinary care for horses and ponies in the heart of Somerset
Stables Equine Practice are experienced in dealing with horses and ponies involved in all competitive disciplines - from breeding, to pleasure horses and companions.
Telephone: 01749 830 666 / emergency pager 01379 673 827
Location: Conkerfield, Pennybatch Lane, Wookey, Nr. Wells, BA5 1NHYour local vets for all your pets.
We aim to provide the best possible care for your animals to ensure they are kept fit and healthy throughout their lives. Our practice offers a caring, family feel to ensure that you and your pet receive a personal and friendly service.
Telephone: 01934 852 422
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DULangford Vets Farm Animal Practice have extensive experience in all aspects of the farming sector and smallholder work including dairy, beef, sheep, goats, camelids, pigs and poultry.
Telephone: 01934 852 650
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUWe are a dynamic, customer focused business providing an extensive, high-quality range of laboratory tests across many species.
We also offer an internationally recognised cat genetic testing service to owners and breeders.
Telephone: 0117 394 0510
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUAdvancing veterinary education and career excellence
Langford Vets are passionate about promoting career-long learning for veterinary professionals with advanced training and career development opportunities provided through our Langford Academy.
Telephone: Email: brm@langfordvets.co.uk
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DU
Pick a suitable time in your pet’s routine and try to stick to it each day. Before you start brushing your pets’ teeth, let them sniff the toothbrush and taste the toothpaste, this will help them get used to the new sensations and flavours. Your pet is unlikely to immediately accept a toothbrush into their mouth so gentle training and introduction of the toothbrush, over several weeks, using treats and rewards will be more successful. If possible, start brushing their teeth when they are young so they get used to it early on.
Settle your pet in a comfortable position, ideally sitting, and stroke their face so not to surprise them. Gently lift the lip to expose the gums and teeth of your pet ensuring they are happy for you to handle their mouth. Talk to them through this, to assure them that there’s nothing to worry about. Never put your fingers between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw. Reward them with praise and/or a dental treat.
When your pet is happy with their mouth being handled, introduce the toothpaste. Use an appropriate pet toothpaste, that has been designed to taste nice for your pet (they often find mint flavouring offensive). Apply a small amount of pet toothpaste to your finger and allow the pet to smell and lick it.
Next place a small amount of toothpaste on the tip of your finger. Using your other hand gently hold the muzzle and insert your finger with the toothpaste on under the top lip and rub on the teeth. Then rub further back to the inside of the cheeks and larger back teeth.
Try to keep your pets mouth closed when doing this and do not do it if there is any risk of you being bitten. Reward them with praise and/or a dental treat.
When your pet is happy with their mouth being handled, introduce the toothpaste. Use an appropriate pet toothpaste, that has been designed to taste nice for your pet (they often find mint flavouring offensive). Apply a small amount of pet toothpaste to your finger and allow the pet to smell and lick it.
Next place a small amount of toothpaste on the tip of your finger. Using your other hand gently hold the muzzle and insert your finger with the toothpaste on under the top lip and rub on the teeth. Then rub further back to the inside of the cheeks and larger back teeth.
Try to keep your pets mouth closed when doing this and do not do it if there is any risk of you being bitten. Reward them with praise and/or a dental treat.
If your pet is not used to brushing then start by placing a small amount of toothpaste on the brush. Using your other hand gently hold the muzzle and insert your brush with the toothpaste under the top lip and rub on the teeth and then further back to the inside of the cheeks and larger back teeth. Repeat this on each side of the mouth. Reward them with praise and/or a dental treat.
Gently move the toothbrush back and forth along the gum line at a forty-five degree angle. If you need to, just do one tooth at a time, until your pet is comfortable with what you are doing. Then repeat on the other side of the mouth. Praise and reward your pet.
N.B. Some pets may initially be afraid of the toothbrush as it is unfamiliar. If this is the case take time to introduce the toothbrush more slowly, whilst continuing finger brushing the teeth if necessary. They may tolerate you using the toothbrush to groom their face initially. Always reward them with praise and/or a dental treat to make the experience as positive as possible.
Firstly, lift the top lip and gently brush the upper canine teeth with a back and forth, up and down motion. Start to move the toothbrush onto the next teeth further back in the mouth, you may need to push the toothbrush past the corner of the mouth and along the cheeks to reach the large molar teeth. Allow the mouth to open a little and repeat with the lower teeth. Gradually increase the pressure and brushing motion and stop if your pet reacts. Repeat this step on the other side of the mouth and teeth.
Finally, brush the small incisor teeth at the front of the mouth. With your pet’s mouth closed lift the front lip and gently brush these teeth. These teeth can be sensitive, so make sure you go gently to begin with. Some pets may sneeze, as this area can be sensitive. Do not brush the incisors if your pet finds it too difficult. Brushing most of the teeth regularly is much better than brushing none because your pet doesn’t like part of the process.
Now you have brushed all of your pet’s teeth reward them with praise and/or a dental treat.
If you can repeat this everyday this is great, it will help keep your pet’s teeth clean and healthy and reduce the need for dental treatments.
Firstly, lift the top lip and gently brush the upper canine teeth with a back and forth, up and down motion. Start to move the toothbrush onto the next teeth further back in the mouth, you may need to push the toothbrush past the corner of the mouth and along the cheeks to reach the large molar teeth. Allow the mouth to open a little and repeat with the lower teeth. Gradually increase the pressure and brushing motion and stop if your pet reacts. Repeat this step on the other side of the mouth and teeth.
Finally, brush the small incisor teeth at the front of the mouth. With your pet’s mouth closed lift the front lip and gently brush these teeth. These teeth can be sensitive, so make sure you go gently to begin with. Some pets may sneeze, as this area can be sensitive. Do not brush the incisors if your pet finds it too difficult. Brushing most of the teeth regularly is much better than brushing none because your pet doesn’t like part of the process.
Now you have brushed all of your pet’s teeth reward them with praise and/or a dental treat.
If you can repeat this everyday this is great, it will help keep your pet’s teeth clean and healthy and reduce the need for dental treatments.
If your pet struggles with noise anxiety, now’s the perfect time to start preparing.
Create a cosy den or safe space early so they have time to settle in and feel secure before the fireworks begin.
Making the vets a positive place to be is important for your cat. Your cat will feel more comfortable if they get to know the veterinary environment and the staff.
We know that it's not always easy to prepare your cat for travel so here are some tips which might make the preparations and journey less stressful for you both.
