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
Your pet has been recommended dental treatment following clinical examination.
Dental pain is hard to assess in pets as it will rarely cause loss of appetite, unless there is a significant infection, making the patient unwell. We know the pain is present as the patient will resist examination of the affected areas, may chew food differently or not at all.
Veterinary dental treatment must be carried out under general anaesthetic. General anaesthesia always carries a risk and will only have been recommended for your pet if the veterinary surgeon believes the benefits outweigh the risk. Anaesthesia with modern veterinary medicine is now very safe and the risk of unexpected events very low due to the care and attention your pet will receive. If your pet is over 8 years old, we may have recommended routine blood screening prior to anaesthetic. Blood tests are often advisable for older patients to allow assessment of organ function so that the anaesthetic can be adjusted to compensate for existing diseases.
Following treatment, the patient is revived from anaesthesia and monitored closely in recovery. The patient will typically be able to return home the same day. During your discharge appointment we will go through the procedure that we have carried out and any post-operative care you will need to give to your pet. If extractions have been carried out a small amount of bleeding is expected for up to 48hrs from the gum sockets. Where possible we will often suture the gum over any extraction sites to improve post-operative comfort and aid healing.
General anaesthetic, dental assessment, thorough tooth scaling cleaning and normally takes up to 1 hour under anaesthetic and costs around £600. If significant extractions or treatment are required, the procedure can take over 2 hours of surgery. This will typically cost up to £1500.
Until the patient is assessed under anaesthetic the extent of the required treatment is not possible to predict accurately so it is not possible to provide quotes until after assessment has taken place. Our preference is to carry out remedial treatment at the same time as assessment wherever possible to provide an efficient and effective service. Estimates always cover expected range of £550- 1500 to allow treatment to take place at the same time where necessary.
In some unusual cases it is not possible to complete all required work under a single anaesthetic if the dental disease is affecting many teeth. It may be necessary and safer to spread the treatment over 2 separate occasions, allowing the patient to heal in between. Additional costs will be incurred in this rare circumstance and will be discussed following assessment.
General anaesthetic, dental assessment, thorough tooth scaling cleaning and normally takes up to 1 hour under anaesthetic and costs around £600. If significant extractions or treatment are required, the procedure can take over 2 hours of surgery. This will typically cost up to £1500.
Until the patient is assessed under anaesthetic the extent of the required treatment is not possible to predict accurately so it is not possible to provide quotes until after assessment has taken place. Our preference is to carry out remedial treatment at the same time as assessment wherever possible to provide an efficient and effective service. Estimates always cover expected range of £550- 1500 to allow treatment to take place at the same time where necessary.
In some unusual cases it is not possible to complete all required work under a single anaesthetic if the dental disease is affecting many teeth. It may be necessary and safer to spread the treatment over 2 separate occasions, allowing the patient to heal in between. Additional costs will be incurred in this rare circumstance and will be discussed following assessment.
Many pet owners are understandably concerned about tooth extractions and seem to focus on whether the pet will be able to eat without some teeth, but also the cosmetic appearance. We will only carry out extractions where necessary for the welfare of the patient, so if a tooth has been removed your pet will be more comfortable without the tooth and find eating easier than with a painful tooth. If a tooth has been extracted, this is permanent so the tooth will never cause the pet pain again and will not require any maintenance.
Extraction of teeth carries some risk although careful technique and surgical skill minimises the risk involved. Complications are rare but can include:
Following dental treatment any remaining teeth and are now perfect for ongoing care at home. The only reliable, effective and safe method of keeping pets’ teeth clean is to brush at least once daily with a soft bristled toothbrush. Various dental products are also available but do not replace the gold standard of tooth brushing. Use of an appropriate pet toothpaste may be of additional benefit and the flavouring can help with compliance from your pet. Your dog or cat will need to be gently trained using positive re-enforcement to accept tooth brushing. Your pet is unlikely to immediately accept a toothbrush into their mouth, so gentle training and introduction of the toothbrush utilising treats and reward will be more successful.
Please avoid allowing your dog or cat to chew hard objects such as bones and sticks as this will not prevent gum disease and can commonly lead to tooth fracture.
Our veterinary team are happy to advise you on the best way of brushing your pet’s teeth and will demonstrate technique where possible.
Following dental treatment any remaining teeth and are now perfect for ongoing care at home. The only reliable, effective and safe method of keeping pets’ teeth clean is to brush at least once daily with a soft bristled toothbrush. Various dental products are also available but do not replace the gold standard of tooth brushing. Use of an appropriate pet toothpaste may be of additional benefit and the flavouring can help with compliance from your pet. Your dog or cat will need to be gently trained using positive re-enforcement to accept tooth brushing. Your pet is unlikely to immediately accept a toothbrush into their mouth, so gentle training and introduction of the toothbrush utilising treats and reward will be more successful.
Please avoid allowing your dog or cat to chew hard objects such as bones and sticks as this will not prevent gum disease and can commonly lead to tooth fracture.
Our veterinary team are happy to advise you on the best way of brushing your pet’s teeth and will demonstrate technique where possible.
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.
