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Tuesday, 1 October 2013 - 10:00am

The end of the year brings many reasons to celebrate and unfortunately this also brings many reasons for your pet to be nervous. If you have a pet suffering from a noise phobia, fireworks on Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve can make the party season stressful. Preparation is the key when trying to address the problem; the sooner you start the better.

What is noise phobia?
It is an over-exaggerated fear of loud sounds. Whilst some form of response is natural, if...

Saturday, 15 June 2013 - 10:00am

Fleas are a very common external parasite in cats and dogs. During warming weather, the flea population can explode; a female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day and 1,500 in a lifetime. Left untreated, they can cause excessive itching, skin irritation and damage  and even anaemia. They can also affect you and your family too! Fleas don't just live on your pet - it is estimated that 95% of flea eggs, larvae and pupae live in the environment – on beds, rugs, carpets and sofas.

Regular...

Tuesday, 7 May 2013 - 10:00am

Reported Outbreak of Neurological Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in North Devon
Many of you with horses will be aware that the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV 1) have been identified in North Devon.

St Boniface Vets have been in discussion with the Animal Health Trust (AHT) in Newmarket and other leading experts on the subject in order to present you with appropriate information.

The disease
Equine herpes virus is a common virus that...

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