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Spring Pet Care

With Spring time just around the corner and hopefully some warmer weather, we’ve put together some top pet care tips to support you and your pets from the comfort of your own home.

Kennel Cough – is your dog vaccinated?

As the weather warms up, Kennel Cough can unfortunately spread around the neighbourhood and local parks. The cough can come on suddenly and many owners become concerned their dog is choking. The cough itself can sound like a seal, harsh and honking lasting from a few days to a couple of weeks. Our Spring News discusses this highly contagious disease and how to help prevent your dog from catching it.

Parasite alert!

The arrival of better weather and warmer temperatures can increase the number of pesky parasites keen to feed on our pets! Our Spring News discusses Fleas, Ticks and worming worries.

The good news is parasite prevention is automatically included in all of our Pet Healthcare Clubs, sign up today and once in receipt of your first payment, you can start collecting the benefits. Our Clubs include your pets annual booster vaccination, a six monthly health check, flea, worm and Lung worm protection, nail clips, anal gland expression plus a 10 % discount off all other products and services that we provide.

Click here to see how much you could save.

Pet Poisons around Easter time,

Easter is often a time for extra sweet treats and beautiful bouquets around the home, our Spring News discusses the pet poisons that Easter celebrations could bring into your home.

If your pet ingests something they shouldn’t of, don’t delay seek veterinary advice immediately, timing of treatment can play a huge part in your pets recovery.

We hope you enjoy reading our latest Pet Care Blog, if you have a question regarding any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice.

Are you and your pet new to the area? Are you looking for a new veterinary practice? Register yourself and your pet with our friendly team, here. We offer an extensive list of services to help you care for your pet and our friendly team will listen to any pet concerns that you might have.

Introducing a pet into the family

Introducing a new pet into the family is a lot of fun and also a big responsibility. We’ve produced a ‘to – do’ list, it includes all the pet care essentials you need to consider before you bring your new family member home. The list includes vaccinations – Has your new pet already been vaccinated? Or perhaps they need start a vaccination course? A visit to a new vet can seem a little daunting but don’t worry we have puppy and kitten packages available to protect your new pet from some potentially deadly diseases, ask our friendly team today.

Spring has Sprung!

Spring has Sprung, its time to start getting out and about and back in your garden but are you aware of the pet hazards that could be lurking outdoors? Our Spring Pet Blog discusses the outdoor dangers that could result in a trip to the vets. Understand more about what to watch out for in your garden, read about it here.

**Pet obesity – is your pet suffering?**

Sadly, pet obesity is becoming more and more common, our Spring Pet Blog explains the extra demands that are placed on your pet when they are carrying more weigh than they should be. Also included, how to access your pets weight from home without the need for scales.

The good news is all of our surgeries offer FREE weight checks for your pet. Phone our friendly teams today and we can give you a suitable time to pop in, weigh your pet and if you need a little extra support, we can refer your to one of our nurses for diet and exercise advice tailored to your pets individual needs.

We hope you enjoy reading our latest Pet Blog, if you have a query regarding any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact us for more advice.

Don’t forget – Our Pet Healthcare Club is open and still welcoming new members. Our Healthcare Clubs allow you to spread the cost of your vet care essentials across affordable payments on a date that suits you! All plans include monthly parasite protection, annual booster vaccinations and health checks, nail clips, anal gland expression plus a 10 % discount off all other products and services we provide. Sign up today and pay no joining fee.

Our 2018 Spring Newsletter has arrived!

Our 2018 Spring newsletter has arrived!

It’s packed with information on how to keep your pets happy and healthy in 2018. Read it here.

Included in our newsletter :

Thyroid problems – Is your pet affected?

Most people have heard of the thyroid gland, but did you know that thyroid problems are surprising in pets? Understand the difference between Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism and the signs to watch out for in your pets.

Lumps and bumps on your pet.

If your pet develops a lump or bump, it is important to visit us so we can check it for you and your pet. Lumps and bumps come in all shapes and sizes, understand more about the causes of these here. Regular grooming is a great way of bonding with your pet and keeping an eye out for anything unusual.

Learn the facts about Kennel Cough!

Kennel cough is highly contagious and can be picked up from virtually anywhere your dog can go – out on walks, training classes, shows and of course boarding kennels. Understand more about this contagious disease and the signs to watch out for in your dog. All four of our surgeries offer the Kennel Cough vaccine, please contact us for further information.

Microchips matter!

Is your pet microchipped? Did you know it is a legal requirement for all dogs over the age of 8 weeks old to be microchipped. In the event that your dog is not, you could be liable for a £500 fine. Sadly it’s all too easy for pets to go missing and if this happens it could mean weeks of worry. However microchips are a reliable record of identifying your pet and its address, read our newsletter to find out more about microchips.

As the weather warms up, we’ve put together some top tips to help you keep your pets happy and health, read our newsletter here.

Our Summer Newsletter 2017.

Summer itches – could it be parasites?

Our Summer Newsletter 2017 is here!

However, the warmer weather is not only enjoyed by our pets, it is when parasites can cause skin irritations as well! Read our newsletter to find out about how fleas and mites can irritate your pet, and how to prevent them.

Also included:

Some top tips on how to keep your furry friends safe this summer. From avoiding flystrike in rabbits, to sunburn in cats – did you know you may need to apply sunblock on your cat! – Read our newsletter to find out what type of dogs are most at risk of heat stroke.

Brushing up on dental care.

This is such an important subject but overlooked by so many. Without regular check ups, our pets could be suffering in silence – tolerating the pain of gum and dental diseases. Our newsletter shows the signs to watch out for and what to do if you think your pet has dental disease.

Summer is here and so is Kennel Cough.

Summer is the most common time of year for your dog to catch Kennel Cough. Did you know it is called Kennel Cough due to how quickly it can spread. Boarding kennels are the perfect environment for the disease to spread quickly as large numbers of dogs and kept in close proximity. The cough can come on quite suddenly and sounds dry, harsh and honking and sometimes sneezing can be seen also.

Read our newsletter HERE.