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Alabama Rot: Confirmed case in Preston but owners advised to stay calm but vigilant.
The disease, which causes ulcers on the skin and kidney failure, has reportedly resurfaced in Preston. Anderson Moores Vet Specialists have confirmed three new cases of the deadly dog disease have been found in the UK, with one case in Preston. Alabama Rot is a potentially fatal disease affecting dogs which has been identified across […]
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Autumn: Seasonal Advice for Your Pets
As the temperature drops and it gets dark earlier during the autumn months, it’s important to keep our pets safe. Below are some seasonal hazards to pets for you to be aware of… 1. Conkers While serious cases of poisoning are rare, ingestion can cause marked gastro-intestinal signs such as drooling, retching, vomiting, diarrhoea and […]
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Conker poisoning in dogs
Conkers (seeds/nuts of the horse chestnut tree), may be synonymous with autumn but did you know that they can pose a serious risk to your dog if ingested. Conkers contain a poison called aesculin which is toxic to dogs. A dog would normally need to ingest several conkers to suffer severe poisoning. Clinical signs are usually seen […]
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BBQ dangers for pets
Here are some tips to keep your pet safe while you are enjoying your sausages and steak!! If your pet suffers burns or consumes something they shouldn’t, call your vet immediately. Click here for our branch contact details and opening times.
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Brachycephalic dogs
Brachycephalic means short nosed, and is a description for many of the popular pet breeds, such as Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, Pekingese, Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu, which have the characteristic short or squashed nose appearance. Brachycephalic dogs are increasingly popular pets around the world, but despite their popularity they can be affected by health […]
Read MoreCoronavirus update for our Small Animal Clients
In these uncertain times we would like to reassure you that providing care for our clients and their pets remains our top priority. Our practice REMAINS OPEN FOR BUSINESS but as you would expect we are putting in place a number of steps to protect the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and the […]
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