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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of the team at Bruton Veterinary Practice! Here are our opening hours over the holiday period:
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Xmas Eve: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Xmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED
Tue 27th: CLOSED
Wed 28th: 8.30am to 6pm
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Thurs 29th: 8.30am to 7pm
Fri 30th: 8.30am to 6pm
Sat 31st: 9.30am to 12.30pm
New Years Day: CLOSED
Mon 2nd Jan: CLOSED
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For out-of-hour emergencies, please call the practice and you'll be forwarded to the on-call vet.
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Here at Bruton Veterinary Practice we want to highlight to all pet owners the hazards and risks that are around during the Christmas season. These dangers are easily avoided though, as long as you know what they are!
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Christmas Food Hazards
The following foods are all toxic to dogs so be sure to keep them out of reach of naughty noses:
- Chocolate
- Macadamia nuts
- Grapes
- Sultanas and raisins (so keep that Christmas cake or Christmas pudding well away)
- Onions
Our cats and other pets are usually a little too picky to eat those foods but be sure not to feed cooked turkey or chicken bones at all as they can easily splinter and cause nasty internal damage requiring surgery.
Of course we all want to treat our pets at this time of year but remember to be a little careful as general over-indulgence in unfamiliar foods or fatty gravies can cause gastroenteritis.
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Christmas Trees & Presents
Although most species of Christmas tree are low in toxicity, they could cause a stomach upset if chewed. Also beware of cats climbing the tree in case it falls over and pine needles getting stuck in paws. Christmas tree baubles appear just like any other ball to your pet but often made of glass, they can cut mouths or paws if broken. Tinsel and ribbon look fun to play with but can block the intestine if chewed and swallowed.
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Christmas Plant Hazards
Holly, poinsettas and mistletoe are all toxic if eaten so best to keep them out of harms way.
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Too Many Visitors?
Whilst many of our pets love visitors, some find strangers in the house very stressful so make sure they have somewhere quiet in the house they can escape to. If you are concerned, please talk to one of the team who can offer you some advice.
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If there is anything you're not sure about or you have any questions, please contact the practice and the team will be more than happy to help you.
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Season's Greetings from Michaela and the Bruton Veterinary Practice team.
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Bruton Veterinary Practice
25 High Street
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0AH
Tel: 01749 813291
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