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First aid is the first treatment given when presented with an injury or traumatic episode. We all hope that our pets will never be in this situation where it is needed, however, the preparation of a first aid kit and some tips on how to handle situations may make dealing with an emergency much easier.
Basic first aid kit
Here is a list of some useful items to include in your first aid kit:-
This year we are providing a set of three Winter meetings, with each one being held twice in different locations.
The first in this series focuses on fertility, the effects of transition cow management and treatments for problem cows. This evening meeting is coming to a pub near you in January and will be held by Ruth and Ingrid.
Our second...
1. Try and keep Christmas decorations out of reach of pets, nibbling on tinsel, glass ornaments and lights could prove fatal.
2. Foods to be avoided include chocolate, grape products, onions and bones.
3. Seasonal plants like poinsettias, holly and mistletoe are toxic to pets if eaten.
4. Make sure your pet has a safe and quiet place to retreat to if things get a bit noisy, as they can easily get distressed.
5. And finally although it's a cliché, remember a dog is...
From loud parties to a few too many leftovers, veterinary surgeries up and down the country will see a rise in admissions over the festive period.
Marie Kemmish, senior small animal vet at St Boniface Veterinary Clinic highlights a few areas where taking extra care can ensure owners keep their pets healthy and safe this Christmas.
If you are throwing a party remember that loud music, Christmas crackers and big crowds, can prove distressing for pets if they’re not used to it....
Friday 22nd Dec 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 23rd Dec 8:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday 24th Dec EMERGENCIES ONLY
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Tuesday 26th Dec EMERGENCIES ONLY
Wednesday 27th Dec 8.30am - 6:30pm
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Pure deficiency is very rare, as a ewe’s requirement is only 1mgCu/kg DM. However, there are several elements that can antagonise copper and these change the picture significantly. Iron and sulphur will bind with copper in the rumen, this copper can’t be absorbed and passes out in dung, it is rare to get clinical signs of copper deficiency due to high iron levels but it can worsen the effect of molybdenum.
...Sheep are far more susceptible to the effects of copper toxicity than cattle, in addition, there is variation between sheep breeds in how sensitive they are, see table below:
Unfortunately, the main sign of copper toxicity is sudden death so you don’t get any warning that a problem is coming. The typical situation for problems, is sheep receiving copper from more than one source i.e. boluses, licks /...
Although the classic presentation of deficiency is white muscle disease, with lambs becoming stiff legged, it can also be a cause of weak lambs, high lamb mortality, and poor fertility in ewes. Blood samples can give a good indication of selenium status over the past 2 months. The diagram below shows the role of selenium and vitamin E in binding free radicals.
With the change in seasons comes a change in weather, and with that, potentially, a change in your arthritic pet’s comfort levels.
As rainy weather sets in, atmospheric pressure drops and the joint capsule starts to stretch, stimulating nerves to trigger a feeling of tightness and pain. So, our older furry friends start to feel more uncomfortable both walking and in general day to day activities.
As part of our awareness of this change, and to help our friends over the winter...
Vivi was presented to one of our vets Kate with a long history of vomiting on a daily basis. Vivi’s biological sister had sadly passed away earlier that year with suspected Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) infection. Vivi’s owners were understandably concerned regarding her health and wanted to ensure Vivi wasn’t going to meet the same fate as her sister.
Vivi underwent several blood tests, in order...
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