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Controlling worms is a challenge, often not visible they may remain unnoticed for many weeks; causing harm to your pet and putting the health of your family at risk. Protecting your dog against worms can be tricky, as not all wormers are effective against all worms your dog maybe at risk from. However, now it's easy with a tasty tablet that not only prevents lungworm, but also all other major worms as well.
Why not take advantage of a free parasite consultation, with a Nurse, where...
Vets and Veterinary nurses have seen an 81% increase in pet obesity in the past 2 years alone, meaning pet obesity is becoming a major problem. Being overweight can seriously decrease your pets quality of life, as well as causing numerous health problems, such as, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis and anaesthetic complications, to name but a few.
Studies have shown that dogs fed to their ideal Body Condition Score lived 1.8 years longer than dogs that were overweight. Obesity is also directly...
Our nursing team is headed up by Sarah Woodvine (pictured below, top right). She is a fully qualified veterinary nurse with many years of practical experience. She is ably assisted by Sadie, Ali & Sammi (top row) who are fully qualified RVNs. We also have our two trainee nurses, Deanna (bottom left) and Leanne (bottom right). Finally, we have Grace, who is an ANA (pictured in the centre of the bottom row with Tarn and Alfie).
Together, they look after the day to day running of...
Did you know that every year, our dogs and cats age 7 times faster than we do? By the age of 7 (dogs) and 8 (cats), our pets are considered to be senior, or geriatric.
Like humans, being aware of the first signs of ageing, is the first step to ensuring your pet lives a long and comfortable life.
The signs of ageing and age-related diseases in dogs and cats are not always obvious. Even pets that appear normal can have an underlying problem, which is why regular visits to the vet...
A more unusual patient visited the practice recently...
Buzzby was brought in by a very kind and thoughtful member of the public who saw a car in front knock the buzzard over.
The buzzard was knocked into a puddle and presented to Kate in respiratory distress, soaking wet and cold. On admit he wasn't moving, and open mouth breathing.
After a very hands off approach, to begin with; to include warming and supplemental oxygen Kate was able to examine him. He was in good...
Our pets love a routine and the holidays can seem like a very strange time for our cats. Their usual environment is filled with trees, flowers and other decorations, plus, unfamiliar visitors popping in every day can be very unnerving.
This, teamed with crackers and fireworks, can result in an unhappy cat. Be aware of these changes and try and provide a 'staff zone' for your cat over the festive season.
There are also additional hazards for our cats, so we have put together a...
Rabbits are well adapted to deal with cold weather, they have thick fur and choose to reside in burrows which keep them insulated from severe cold and sudden changes in winter weather, although they do prefer temperatures between 10-20C. Unfortunately domestic bunnies live above ground so are more prone to the cold weather. Here are 5 top tips to keep your rabbit warm and happy over the winter months
1. Keep the hutch damp and draught free
Use a tarpaulin,...
From time to time we come across conditions or illnesses that need specialist attention. In these cases we may sometimes arrange for your pet to a visit a referral centre that deals with advanced techniques. One such patient is "Bess" a 4 &1/2 year old Korthals Griffon who has recently undergone surgery for her heart condition.
Bess was diagnosed with a heart murmur which on further investigation turned out to be a PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
A PDA is a tiny vessel in...
Many pets will explore the world via their mouth and nose, sniffing and tasting their way around their world. While they do this they are innocently ingesting the toxins left behind by third hand smoke.
Quitza are trying to raise awareness of the dangers pets face with second and third hand smoke. Many people are simply unaware that they are harming their pets by smoking around them, or by letting them live in an environment that is regularly smoked in (Quitza is a non profit...
Most pet owners now know that chocolate can be toxic to dogs, causing nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, abnormal heart rhythms and occasionally death but there are many other “toxic treats” lurking at home.
Over-eating fruit can be a cause of stomach upset but there are some fruits that have a more sinister side to them. Apple, apricot, cherry and peach seeds or stones contain cyanide and can have varying toxic effects on pets. Peach stones are also...
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