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We're joining TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham and the University of Bristol’s Big Tick Project this summer to look at rising tick numbers and the risk to our dogs and ourselves from tick-borne diseases such as Lyme Disease.
As one of the vet practices across the UK taking part, Tasha and Lisa, will be carrying out tick checks on dogs coming into the surgery and sending any ticks found to the...
One of our nurses, Katie, was recently invited to present at the BSAVA (The British Small Animal Veterinary Association*) to share her finding of predisposing factors to proliferative ileitis in the Syrian hamster. Detailed below is an abstract...
Proliferative ileitis in hamsters is associated with a grave prognosis, thus prevention is essential. The causative organism is Lawsonia intracellularis, which results in...
In 2011 St Boniface Veterinary Clinic became one of a very small number of practices in the South West who offer keyhole neutering. Laparoscopic neutering is less invasive than open spay surgery resulting in a much shorter recovery time for your pet.
What is the difference between normal (open ovario-hysterectomy) and keyhole neutering (laparoscopic ovariectomy)?
Bitch spays are one of the most common operations performed in dogs at the clinic. The...
1) Prevention of pregnancy
This is the most common reason for neutering a rabbit; ideally a male and female should be kept as a neutered pair. There are an estimated 67,000 unwanted pet rabbits registered through rescue centres every year in the UK, we want to avoid breeding more! Beware….Does (female rabbits) are fertile within 24 hours of giving birth.
2) Prevention of uterine cancer
This is the most compelling medical reason to neuter...
Male and female kittens can be neutered from around 3 months of age as long as they weigh over 1.5kgs, however, we usually recommend they are done at 5/6 months. There are many advantages to neutering your cat at a young age.
Female cats usually come into season at about 5 months old and can become pregnant. If left unneutered they will start calling for about 1 week in every 2-3 weeks during most of the year to attract male cats.
Spaying will stop all this immediately and will...
The disturbing truth about fleas is only 5% of the infestation lives on your beloved pet, the other 95% live in your home!
Fleas are a persistent problem for many households not only in the summer months but all year round due to central heating. They cause many problems including severe discomfort and self-trauma, allergic skin disease, transmission of tapeworm and anaemia.
Worry not as there is a solution to eliminating these unwanted parasites from your home...
Adult fleas are small reddish-brown, wingless insects approximately 2-3mm long. Their bodies are flat with long strong legs giving them a massive jump.
Fleas can be found on most animals and there are several different species, but the most common is the “cat flea”.
The life cycle of the flea has 4 stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Eggs fall off the host into the environment, which form larvae that live in dark areas feeding on organic debris. Larvae form pupae; these cocoons...
What is Neospora?
Neospora is caused by a protozoan organism. It is spread in dog faeces which cattle consume and become infected. Neospora is becoming more widely recognised as a common cause of abortion in UK dairy herds at around 4-7 months of pregnancy.
What animals are at risk?
Neospora caninum affects mainly cattle, dogs and other animals such as foxes, although it can also affect sheep, goats, deer and horses. The parasite...
ST BONIFACE Vets in Crediton has expanded and Wolfgar Vets of Cheriton Bishop and Tedburn St Mary is now part of the practice.
Everyone at St Boniface Vets is delighted to welcome new staff to the team and are looking forward to getting to know new clients and their animals.
Tony Kemmish, practice principal, said: “We understand that dedicated staff underpin a good veterinary practice; traditional values and a passion for excellent patient care are fundamentals shared by all...
Fleas and ticks aren’t just unpleasant parasites; they also spread disease to your pet and sometimes to your family. Keeping your dog in the best of health means ensuring freedom from fleas and ticks.
It may not be obvious that these parasites are living on your pet or in your home, so checking for them properly means knowing what to look for.
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