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Cats in general prefer not to fight. Instead they use visual and audible communication to avoid physical confrontations and adapt to living in a group through the development of social structures.
Sharing a home can be difficult for cats and can result in stress-related behaviours (such as urine marking) and/or inter-cat aggression. Physical restrictions on...
This type of surgery offers a minimally invasive technique for spaying bitches and for collecting samples from internal organs. It can also be used to locate undescended testicles.
It greatly reduces post operative discomfort and a quicker return to exercise. It is extremely popular with both our own clients and those from the surrounding area
We've had great feedback regarding this...
Emily graduated in 2009 from the University of Bristol.
Her main interests are all things small animal, with a particular focus on canine and feline surgery.
Emily was also in the Officer Training Corps at university and continued this passion after graduating; she is now a...
Nutrition plays a vital part in the growth and development of our dogs and cats; from puppies and kittens, all the way through to adult life and into their senior years.
Furthermore, diets can be tailored to certain medical conditions in order to support medical treatments and sometimes even minimise their use.
In our younger pets, it is important they are receiving plenty of good quality protein in order to develop healthy muscles as they grow. The use of...
Our pets are part of our family, so taking them on days out, or even on holiday with us, comes naturally. Yet, at times, the reality is very different.
In order to make the whole experience stress free for you and your pet, we have put together some top tips for travelling.
Planning ahead can take the hassle away, so here are some great ideas for a more comfortable journey and one that you will want to take again!
Before your Trip
Challenge us to introduce your pet to high quality food they'll love - at a daily cost you'll find most attractive.
The team at St Boniface are constantly looking for ways to improve your pet's care. Everyday we see the benefits of good nutrition and how it can make a difference to various aspects of your pet’s health; such as skin, coat, energy levels, digestion… just to name a few.
So, we are delighted to let you know about a new diet we will be stocking from August called...
Doug is a 7 year old German Shepherd Dog who was brought into the surgery, in Crediton, by his owners when he became suddenly lethargic and off his food.
Doug was examined by one of the vets during morning surgery and found to be pale with a raised temperature, and more worryingly a large mass was felt in his abdomen.
After discussions with his owner, Doug was admitted for and exploratory laparotomy – an operation to open his abdomen and investigate the cause of the large lump...
WSAVA has issued a response to stories about Leptospira vaccination that appeared in the Sunday Telegraph and in the Mail on Sunday on 3 July 2016.
WSAVA response
The WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines Group is aware of an article published recently in the Sunday Telegraph about canine Leptospira vaccination.
The article states that ‘WSAVA is urging owners not to use Nobivac L4 vaccine on puppies under 12 weeks old’.
This statement is blatantly untrue...
...living with skin conditions
It’s fairly common to see our pets sit back, raise a back leg, and have a good old scratch behind the ear. Most of the time we think nothing of it, but there may be a more serious condition lurking under your pet’s fur coat.
Skin conditions can be very distressing for both pets and owners and they can seem difficult to treat. But with the right expert veterinary care and a tailored management plan, your pet’s condition can be...
My name is Donna and I am the Head Receptionist at St Boniface. Over the years my two cats, Millie & Bella have not got on so well… it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster and I wanted to share my experience with you!
Millie is almost 6 years old and I got her from Cats Protection when she was 10 weeks. Millie has always been a shy cat, and although she has improved she is still timid. Just after she turned 6 months old she developed stress cystitis and has on and off suffered with...
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