Antibiotic Amnesty Week 18th to 24th November
Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we use in human and veterinary medicine. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective. Using antibiotics when not needed increases the risk of antibiotic resistance…
Tips for the Winter Months – Small Furries
We are entering some wintery months ahead and to make sure your pet continues to be in the best health, here is some advice during this season. Make sure your rabbit or guinea pig has access to a fresh water supply and regularly check their supply hasn’t frozen Make sure your small furries have a…
Tips for the Winter Months – Cats
We are entering some wintery months ahead and to make sure your cat continues to be in the best health, here is some advice during this season. Make sure your cat has access to a fresh water supply. If your cat normally drinks from outdoor water sources, regularly check this hasn’t frozen over If you…
Tips for the Winter Months – Dogs
We are entering some wintery months ahead and to make sure your dog continues to be in the best health, here is some advice during this season. Make sure when your dog is running around in the garden that there is a fresh water supply and that it hasn’t frozen over Be careful when walking…
Update on Avian Bird Flu
As of Monday 7th November, following an increase in the number of detections of bird flu, all bird keepers must house their birds indoors and implement strict biosecurity measure. We kindly ask that no wild birds are bought inside the surgery. If you have to bring a sick or injured bird to us then it…
Congratulations Joanna
We are so incredibly proud of Joanna for obtaining her RCVS Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice Joanna has a special interest in soft tissue surgery and pain management. Jo is a wonderful vet and has worked so hard. We couldn’t be prouder Massive congratulations Jo! Well Done
Seasonal Canine Illness – Heard of it? What is it?
Seasonal Canine Illness is considered a fairly new condition. With the first cases noted back in 2010, it is most commonly seen in animals during the autumn months of the year. Patients who develop symptoms have commonly visited woodland areas, and hotspots associated with the illness are Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park in Nottingham, Thetford…
It’s the Fireworks time of year: Pheromone support
Various medications are available to reduce our pet’s anxieties. These products will help reduce anxiety as a short term help but will not have any lasting effect, so are best used alongside a behavioural modification plan, such as desensitisation and counter conditioning. Both these need to be started at least a couple of weeks in…
It’s the Fireworks time of year: Creating your pet’s safe space
Creating a safe space for your pet in advance of the firework displays is a great idea. Ideally this should be available for your pet a couple of weeks in advance to help them realise this space is safe and they can feel comfortable. By taking your pet to the den and rewarding them with…