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1) Prevention of pregnancy
This is the most common reason for neutering a rabbit; ideally a male and female should be kept as a neutered pair. There are an estimated 67,000 unwanted pet rabbits registered through rescue centres every year in the UK, we want to avoid breeding more! Beware….Does (female rabbits) are fertile within 24 hours of giving birth.
2) Prevention of uterine cancer
This is the most compelling medical reason to neuter...
Male and female kittens can be neutered from around 3 months of age as long as they weigh over 1.5kgs, however, we usually recommend they are done at 5/6 months. There are many advantages to neutering your cat at a young age.
Female cats usually come into season at about 5 months old and can become pregnant. If left unneutered they will start calling for about 1 week in every 2-3 weeks during most of the year to attract male cats.
Spaying will stop all this immediately and will...
The disturbing truth about fleas is only 5% of the infestation lives on your beloved pet, the other 95% live in your home!
Fleas are a persistent problem for many households not only in the summer months but all year round due to central heating. They cause many problems including severe discomfort and self-trauma, allergic skin disease, transmission of tapeworm and anaemia.
Worry not as there is a solution to eliminating these unwanted parasites from your home...
Adult fleas are small reddish-brown, wingless insects approximately 2-3mm long. Their bodies are flat with long strong legs giving them a massive jump.
Fleas can be found on most animals and there are several different species, but the most common is the “cat flea”.
The life cycle of the flea has 4 stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Eggs fall off the host into the environment, which form larvae that live in dark areas feeding on organic debris. Larvae form pupae; these cocoons...
What is Neospora?
Neospora is caused by a protozoan organism. It is spread in dog faeces which cattle consume and become infected. Neospora is becoming more widely recognised as a common cause of abortion in UK dairy herds at around 4-7 months of pregnancy.
What animals are at risk?
Neospora caninum affects mainly cattle, dogs and other animals such as foxes, although it can also affect sheep, goats, deer and horses. The parasite...
ST BONIFACE Vets in Crediton has expanded and Wolfgar Vets of Cheriton Bishop and Tedburn St Mary is now part of the practice.
Everyone at St Boniface Vets is delighted to welcome new staff to the team and are looking forward to getting to know new clients and their animals.
Tony Kemmish, practice principal, said: “We understand that dedicated staff underpin a good veterinary practice; traditional values and a passion for excellent patient care are fundamentals shared by all...
Fleas and ticks aren’t just unpleasant parasites; they also spread disease to your pet and sometimes to your family. Keeping your dog in the best of health means ensuring freedom from fleas and ticks.
It may not be obvious that these parasites are living on your pet or in your home, so checking for them properly means knowing what to look for.
...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.
Here at St Boniface vets we are holding a free talk on Monday 13th October (open to non-clients...
Come along and meet the team and see what we've been up to! Join us for tea, coffee and lovely homemade scones with clotted cream and jam of course.
We will be launching our Recommend a Friend scheme. This is to recognise you, our loyal clients and to say thank you for speaking so highly of us. We recognise that word of mouth is our best possible form of advertising.
Simply fill in your details and pass on a voucher. When your friend visits the surgery you...
Dental pain is often underestimated by pet owners. Often we assume animals will stop eating if their mouth hurts. This will sometimes occur in extreme pain but most animals continue to eat, even with severe dental pain, as eating is such a strong survival instinct.
Other symptoms may include bad breath, dribbling, eating more slowly – or they may show no outward signs at all.
We are offering free dental checks with a vet between 21st and 25th July to assess...
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