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Garston Vets is part of Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company). Providing the very best care to animals in Wiltshire & Somerset.

12/02/2026

Did you know that approximately 50% of dogs and over 40% of cats are considered to be overweight? This extra weight can potentially lead to serious health conditions including arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease.

Often, the signs that your pet is overweight are subtle, and it may be difficult to tell just by looking at them. Please call us to book a complimentary nurse weight check so we can work with you to help your pet become happier, more active, and lead a longer life.

During February, we are also offering a 20% discount on weight management diets to help those who are not Wellness Plan members kick‑start their pet’s weight‑loss journey.

Please contact us via PetsApp or call 01373 452225 to book your complimentary weight check now.

11/02/2026

Strike a paw-se! 📸

Here’s 8 month old Doberman, Gwen, showing off her model looks in our Warminster waiting room.
This gorgeous snap was captured by our Client Care team member, Christie. 😍

10/02/2026

The pleasure was all ours when Finley came to see us for his vaccination. 😍

During Finley’s visits, we monitor his growth on a chart. This ensures he is growing properly, allows for the correct dosage of parasiticide, adjusts his daily food intake accordingly, and helps us predict his adult weight. 💚

Similar to how we monitor babies, we utilise growth charts to help you compare your pet’s weight and growth to that of other healthy pets of the same age.

Growth measurement cards are available during your new pet's appointment with our nurse as part of this process. 🐶 😽

07/02/2026

This handsome lad is Fergus, pictured here with our PCA, Alisha. 💚

Fergus recently found himself in a bit of trouble after eating little pieces of a rubber mat that he then couldn’t pass on his own.

To help him, our team performed an exploratory laparotomy, making two small incisions into the middle section of his small intestine to safely remove the foreign material. Because he’d shown very little interest in food in the days leading up to his surgery, we also placed a naso-oesophageal feeding tube, to ensure that he received the essential nutrients needed to support a smooth and speedy recovery.

And recover he did! As soon as we opened his kennel door after surgery, a very drowsy Fergus trotted straight into the nearest lap and settled himself in for cuddles, reminding us all just how resilient, and affectionate, he is!

We’re delighted to share that he’s now back home, snoozing contentedly and snuggled up with the family’s Mountain Dog. 🐾

Great news, Fergus!

05/02/2026

Meet the very handsome Narau, a Münsterländer, originating from Germany.🐾

He was an absolute superstar during his visit to our Melksham practice today, so of course he went home with a brand‑new toy as a reward from his owners!

What a good boy, Narau! 💙

04/02/2026

🎉 Sandra is 60! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a very special milestone for our Reception Manager, Sandra, who turns 60!

In true Garston style, we marked the occasion with a celebratory meal, gifts, and a cake. The evening was attended by many of Sandra’s Garston colleagues, both past and present.

Please join us in wishing Sandra a very happy birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎈

02/02/2026

🌿 Energy Saving Month is here! 🌿

Our very own Garston Green Team is challenging all of us to make small, everyday switches, at work and at home, to help reduce our carbon footprint and save a little money along the way.

Simple habits really do add up:
💡 Switch off lights when you leave a room
☕ Only boil the water you need
🔌 Unplug chargers when they’re not in use

We’d love for you to join in from home and see what little changes you can make too!

01/02/2026

Our Sunday Staff Story this week is written by our PCA, Naomi, who shares her recent experience with her lovely dog, Evie. ❤️

‘I noticed a small red lump at the back of Evie’s mouth while she was panting after doing agility. We got her in for biopsies, which came back as a giant cell granuloma. Due to the location and type of lump, we contacted Eastcott Referrals for advice.

They explained that it was a rare lump, even rarer in young dogs, and often develops as a result of trauma. Although benign, these lumps can be aggressive in how they grow, sometimes extending down to the jawbone.
However, because I spotted it very early on, it hadn’t grown very large yet. This meant we were able to remove just the lump and the two back molars. The team then used the gum tissue from where the molars were removed to create a flap to close the wound. They also removed the two bottom molars to prevent damage to the lump removal site during healing.

Evie needed two weeks of strict recovery, no chewing, no hard toys, and then a two‑month post‑operative check to ensure there were no signs of regrowth. Thankfully, everything looked good, and she is now back to her normal, highly active self.’

Well done for spotting the lump so early, Naomi, we are so pleased that Evie has made such a quick and full recovery! ❤️‍🩹

31/01/2026

This handsome little chap, Bodhi, popped in to see our Nurse Natalie for his adolescent health check! Bodhi is crossed with a Terrier & Chihuahua.

Isn’t he cute? 😍

29/01/2026

Marley went missing for SIX months and then casually strolled back home as if he’d only popped out for a quick wander. No fanfare, no explanation… just classic cat behaviour!

Apart from his sore ears, he’s none the worse for wear and loved the fuss and attention given by our vet, Sophie.

We’re so glad to see him safe, well, and back where he belongs. 💚

28/01/2026

Willow’s Wellness check — done 💚

Extra treats from our nurse, Natalie? — Possibly! 😅

27/01/2026

Handsome Arlo visited for his 3rd puppy vaccination. 🐾

Some vet practices stop vaccinations at around 12 weeks, but research shows that many pets still have maternally derived antibodies (MDA) at this age. These antibodies can block vaccines from working, leaving young animals unprotected against serious illnesses, such as Parvovirus.

To ensure your pet is protected at the exact time their natural immunity fades, whilst avoiding over vaccination in adult pets against some diseases, we give a third vaccine at 16 weeks and bring the booster forward to 26 weeks.

For more information about these changes, please speak to one of our clinical team, who will be happy to explain the new protocol and the benefits for your puppy or kitten. 💚

Address

Garston House, Portway
Frome
BA111PZ

Telephone

01373 452225

Website

http://www.garstonvets.co.uk/

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