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Thistle Equine Vets, Sykes Farm Bogend Toll
Ayrshire, Scotland
+441563522701
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Get directions ↗Syke Large Animal Clinic, Sykes Farm Bogend Toll, Ayrshire KA1 5PD
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Listing updated19 Jul 2026
In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.
About this practice
Looking for a vet in Ayrshire? Thistle Equine Vets is listed in our directory. The practice address is Syke Large Animal Clinic, Sykes Farm Bogend Toll, Ayrshire KA1 5PD. According to their website, they offer large animals, specialist farriery services, integrated physiotherapy support and internal medicine referrals. You can call them on +441563522701 or visit their website to find out more. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Shaw Park, roughly 1.45 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services offered
Practice services
- Large animals
- Specialist farriery services
- Integrated physiotherapy support
- Internal medicine referrals
- Oncology referrals
- Opthalmology referrals
- Dermatology referrals
- Laboratory Services
- Specialist Parasite Management advice
- Complementary medicine (shockwave/acupuncture)
- Full ambulatory service including 24 hours care
- orthopaedic
- general surgery referrals
- Fertility and obstetrics
- Herd health planning
- Mastitis investigation
- Lameness investigations and treatment
- YoungYoungstock management and investigations
- Ovine caesarian on site
- Calf dripping and monitoring for scouring calves
- Post Mortem Examinations
Pets treated
Ask Thistle Equine Vets which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Can I register my pet with Thistle Equine Vets?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Thistle Equine Vets on +441563522701 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Ayrshire.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Thistle Equine Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock, about 6.02 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
Yes — Shaw Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.45 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.
Where can I park at Thistle Equine Vets?
Thistle Equine Vets is at Syke Large Animal Clinic, Sykes Farm Bogend Toll, Ayrshire KA1 5PD. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.
Does Thistle Equine Vets treat rabbits and small pets?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Thistle Equine Vets on +441563522701 to check they treat your species before booking.
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock (about 6.02 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock (about 6.02 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Thistle Equine Vets by distance:
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