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Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our vets.Christmas dangers for dogs
If you’d rather avoid an emergency trip to the vets this Christmas, beware of these Christmas dangers for dogs:
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Avian influenza (bird flu)
New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will come into force from 00:01 on Monday 29th November. This means that it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order […]
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Microchips in Pets
In May 2021, under the Action Plan for Animal Welfare, it was announced that the government are considering enforcement of microchipping in pet cats. We’ve prepared answers to some frequently asked questions about microchips. What is a microchip? A microchip is a small computer chip, approximately the size of a grain of rice, that is placed under the […]
Read MoreLooking after your pet in the hot weather
Dogs cannot sweat through the skin, and mainly lose heat through panting – if you imagine wearing a fur coat whilst out on a walk it gives some understanding how easily they can develop heatstroke! So as the temperature rises, it’s important to make sure your pets are kept cool and comfortable. There are lots […]
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Heat stroke in dogs
As humans, we tend to embrace the sunshine and warmer weather that the summer months bring us. However, enjoying these warmer temperatures can quickly become very dangerous for our four-legged friends. Dogs lack the amount of widespread sweat glands that humans possess; only having sweat glands in their feet and around their nose. Therefore, they […]
Read MoreAn Easter Warning
As Easter is approaching we will be enjoying the treats and flower that this encompasses however dogs and cats can become very ill if they ingest or come into contact with certain things. Chocolate During Easter we all enjoy eating some (a lot of) chocolate. Whilst for us it is a delectable treat, for dogs […]
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