Rabbits get dental disease too! In fact it is one of the most common problems seen in pet rabbits.  It can be very serious and potentially life-threatening.  Rabbits teeth grow continuously and can wear unevenly.  When this happens pointed spikes form on the side of the teeth becoming painful and sometimes infected.  The tooth roots become distorted and overlong and frequently develop abscesses.

It’s not commonly known but rabbits can catch fleas much like your other pets.  They catch the common fleas off other pets but can also catch a rabbit specific flea from domestic or wild rabbits. The rabbit flea can infect other pets but the flea acts in an unusual way when on a species other than a rabbit, the fleas line up on the ears of your cats and dogs. If you see this sign it is likely your  pet has rabbit fleas!

4 key reasons for neutering male rabbits.

Vacancy for a Cleaner - £7.00 per hour

We are seeking a Cleaner for our Crediton surgery.

We are looking for an individual to make sure that the Practice is presentable and hygienic in all areas.

You will be a great self-organiser, with high cleanliness standards as well as being trustworthy and comfortable lone working.

Some tasks will include; hovering, mopping, cleaning altro floors, empting bins, wiping down and tidying consulting rooms and cleaning the toilet areas.

Have your children or grandchildren ever lost their precious cuddly companion?

As part of our Microchip Awareness Campaign, we are also offering you the opportunity to get your teddy bear, cuddly or soft toy microchipped too! (ensuring he/she always makes a safe return home).

For every toy that is microchipped, St Boniface Vets will make a contribution to the RD&E Neonatal Unit; where several St Boniface babies had a helping hand in their 1st few days of life.

The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 requires all dogs over the age of 8 weeks of age to be fitted with a microchip from 6th April 2016. In order to be compliant the microchip must be correctly registered with the keeper’s contact details.

We have some very exciting news!  St Boniface Vets has been nominated for Veterinary Practice of the Year.  Anna Jesse and Danielle Priestley have also been nominated as Vet of the Year, in addition to Tony Kemmish receiving a nomination at the 2016 Petplan Awards.

REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE – BEAUTIFUL DEVON

Very friendly Tier 2 mixed practice in Mid Devon seeks RVN to join the team.  Modern, purpose built practice which strives to provide exemplary patient care.  Funded CPD encouraged.  Enthusiasm and professionalism essential.

To find out more contact Sarah Woodvine (Head Nurse) 01363 772860.

Please forward your CV to Sarah.

The Royal Veterinary College, University of London (RVC) has developed the first ever app that allows dog owners to monitor and improve the lives of pets that suffer from epilepsy.

Epilepsy is the most common long-term neurological disorder seen in dogs affecting around 50,000 canines in the UK.  Now, the ‘RVC Pet Epilepsy Tracker’, lets dog owners record seizure activity and medication requirements on their mobile phone and tablet devices for the first time.