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Ear disease – is my pet affected?

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Ear disease – is my pet affected?

Our pet’s ears come in all shapes and sizes and consist of three main components. Our Spring pet care blog has arrived and discusses your pets ears; How to check them, signs of infection to watch out for and potential underlying causes of ear disease.

 

If you would like more information about ear disease and your pet, please click here to read our latest Spring pet care blog, or if you are concerned your pet’s ears are causing problems, please telephone our friendly teams for more information.

Worming worries!

Our Spring Pet Blog explains the three main types of worms to be aware of – Tapeworms, Roundworms and Lungworm. Worming prevention is something all pet owners should provide for their pets periodically, if your pet does not currently have a parasite prevention plan in place, please contact our friendly teams for more advice.

 

If you would like to spread the cost of your pets parasite protection, join our Healthcare Club today, our Healthcare Clubs include all of your pets veterinary essentials from Booster vaccinations, parasite protection, nail clips, anal gland expression and a 10 % discount off all other products and services we provide. As soon as your first payment has been made you can start to collect the benefits for your pet. 

Our healthcare club allows you to spread the cost of your pets veterinary essentials across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits YOU. Sign up today and save money in 2024.

 

Easter and your pets!

 

Easter is often a time to allow for a few extra sweets, treats and beautiful flowers to be around the family home. It is therefore important that you are aware of what items that could be poisonous to your pet. Read our latest Spring Pet Blog here to be aware of the common items that could be cause for concern in your home.

 

 

If your pet ingests something they shouldn’t of, visit our free pet poisons checker immediately by clicking the picture below.

Why not save the link in your web browser? Then its always available to use no matter what adventure you and your pet are having. Remember when treating a patient for poisoning, timing of treatment can play a major part in their recovery.

 

 

Also included in our latest Pet Care Blog – Alabama Rot – the signs to watch out for on your dog, Spring Parasite Alert – prevention and protection for your pet, Kennel Cough – is your dog vaccinated? Spring Hazards!

We hope you enjoy reading our latest Pet Care blog, if you have a question regarding your pet or any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our team for further information.

Our Spring 2018 newsletter – Keeping your pet fit & healthy

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Our Spring 2018 newsletter has arrived and it includes some top tips to keep your pets looking and feeling great in 2018! Read it here.

 

Tick borne disease alert!

Did you know ticks can transmit a range of infectious diseases. Lyme disease is widespread across the UK and Ireland, it can cause inflammation of the joints, humans can also suffer from Lyme disease too. Understand more about ticks and your pets in our newsletter.

 

 

 

Vital Vaccinations:

 

The disease we vaccinate against can cause life – threatening illnesses to your pets, and in the case of Leptospirosis also pose a significant human health risk. Understand what other conditions we can vaccinate your pet against in our spring newsletter.

 

Microchips matter!

 

It is now law in the UK for any dog over the age of 8 weeks old to be microchipped. In the event your dog is not you could be liable for a fine of £500. Microchips are easy to implant in a routine consultation for both cats and dogs. Our newsletter explains how beneficial microchips are for both dogs and cats.

 

Thyroid problems – is your pet affected?

 

You may of heard of the Thyroid gland – but did you know your pet has them too! Understand more about the thyroid gland, what it does and the common conditions that can effect the glands.

 

Guinea pigs make excellent pets! 

They are easy to handle, inquisitive, rarely bite and communicate with a wide range of sounds. Our newsletter can give you advice for caring for your guinea pig, the conditions that they can suffer from, how and where to house them, they dietary requirements and exercise requirements. Guinea pigs are social animals and should always be kept in pairs or groups of the same sex. If you are thinking of getting a guinea pig, please don’t hesitate to contact our team for help and advice on their needs and requirements if you need to know more.

 

 

Summer newsletter

Summer Newsletter 2017

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Things are hotting up!

To keep your dog, cat, rabbit and other furry friends safe, make sure your prepared. To help you we’ve put together some summer survival tips : Read them here.

 

Brushing up on dental care.

An accumulation of plaque bacteria on the surface of your pets teeth leads to inflammation of the gums, bad breath and an accumulation of tartar on the tooth surface. Dental hygiene can be a source of long term pain and discomfort for many pets and many suffer in silence. Our newsletter shows the signs to watch out for and what to do if you think you pet is suffering.

 

Summer itches – could it be parasites?

Many animals aren’t particularly sensitive to flea bites, so show no signs of a problem – this does not mean that your pet is not carrying a few extra passengers! If you need to arrange flea treatment for your pet, do not hesitate to contact our friendly team to do this.

 

Kennel Cough – is your dog vaccinated?

As the weather warms up, so does the risk of Kennel Cough. Click here, to learn the signs to watch out for in your dog.

 

Read our Summer Newsletter HERE.