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Wednesday, 23 August 2017 - 4:22pm

We now have an electronic copy of our Puppy and Kitten Packs, these include some very useful information on:-

  • Vaccination
  • Treating & Preventing Worms
  • Preventing Fleas & Ticks
  • Neutering
  • Diet
  • Tooth Brushing Tips
  • Useful checklist 
  • And much much more...

Click the buttons below to view each electronic guide.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2017 - 3:01pm

A record number of people signed up to our Lifetime Care Club in July. Detailed below are a few testimonials from those already taking advantage of the plan.

'Lifetime Care Club is great, it means I can spread the cost of my cats flea and worm treatment and be able to pop into the surgery when it's due and collect with no fuss. Totally takes the stress away for me'
Jess is signed up to the Adult cat plan

'I have just renewed for another year...

Monday, 10 July 2017 - 4:19pm

When you sign up to our Lifetime Care Club, we take away the stress, by ensuring all treatment is dispensed and ready for collection before the due date, all you need to do is pop in and collect from one of our branches.

The plan also offers FREE nurse appointments, so we can administer the treatment at the same time.

PLUS - If you sign up to one of our Plans during July or August, you will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a Pet Hamper of wonderful goodies for...

Monday, 3 July 2017 - 4:05pm

To help celebrate this milestone, we are running a promotion throughout the month of July and August 2017. 
 
Anyone who signs up to one of our Plans during this time, will be entered into a raffle to win a Pet Hamper of wonderful goodies for your pet. 
 
Our Lifetime Care Club provides all the preventative support your pet needs for a long and healthy life. By spreading the cost across the 12 months, with manageable direct debit payments, you are not only saving...

Wednesday, 31 May 2017 - 3:26pm

As a pet owner no one ever takes on a pet thinking they would have to rehome them, sometimes for various reasons this becomes the only option. This sadly for me became the case at the end of last year, and I now feel able to share this experience with you.

In my last article you may remember that my two cats Millie & Bella hadn’t got on for many years, but had appeared to be getting on better. This was...

Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 6:14pm

The thought of our pets passing is not one that we like to think about too often as a pet owner, but thinking about your options afterwards, whilst upset, can sometimes be difficult.  One of the first questions many owners ask when discussing private cremation is ‘Is it actually my pets ashes I get back?’ 

Well, our Head Receptionist Donna, recently visited Summerleaze Pet Crematorium to get a better understanding of what...

Wednesday, 24 May 2017 - 6:11pm

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is an important week for rabbits. Over the past 11 years RAW have made it the biggest and best campaign about rabbit care and welfare in the UK! 

During RAW week, St Boniface Vets will join thousands of vets and practices across the UK to offer free health clinics for local rabbits and their owners.

So it doesn't matter if your rabbits have never been to the vet before, it's the perfect opportunity to get them health checked by the experts.

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Monday, 22 May 2017 - 6:37pm

She was asked to present the research project which she undertook while studying at the Royal Veterinary College.

Outlined below is a brief summary of the study:

The objectives of the study were to compare the measurements of lymph nodes of dogs suffering from lymphoma taken using calipers during a physical exam, and measurements taken from a CT scan. The CT images were looked at in two different ways- firstly in the transverse slices taken along the dog’s body from nose to...

Saturday, 20 May 2017 - 5:20pm

During Tick Awareness Month we are highlighting to pet owners in and around the South West the risk of tick-borne disease and the need for tick control measures.

We aim to help pet owners be more aware of the risk from ticks and the need to use control measures to protect your pets from the challenge that an increasing distribution and prevalence of ticks could bring to human and animal health.

During Tick Awareness Month we will highlight the longer season of tick activity and...

Monday, 24 April 2017 - 1:49pm

As part of this latest issue, to focus on Crediton, we asked veterinary practice owner Tony Kemmish a few questions, to get to know him a little better and learn more about St Boniface Vets.

How old were you, when you realised you wanted to work with animals? There was a big age gap between me and my big sister and she married a farmer when I was only 10. For as long as I can remember I’ve grown up around all types of animals working on the farm. We’ve always had dogs...

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