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Heat awareness for animals in hutches
03/08/2021
We all enjoy getting out in the sunshine; however, it is not always true for our pets! Any animal can overheat in hot weather, and we can often forget how tough it can be on our pets that live in hutches, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. It can be easy to assume their hutches… Read more »
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PRODUCT RECALL
16/06/2021
Fold Hill Foods has taken precautionary action to recall several dry cat food diets due to safety concerns. This is a result of a concerning spike detected by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the number of pancytopenia cases in cats throughout the UK. What should I do? If you have bought any of the… Read more »
We’re all ears when it comes to your rabbit
14/06/2021
Every year we celebrate Rabbit Awareness Week, a week dedicated to our rabbits. This year is the 15th year of the celebration, where we will be hopping through the years, as we provide you with the best information about how to care for your rabbit and how adapting their care throughout their years will help your… Read more »
Kennel cough myths and facts
07/06/2021
The very name ‘kennel cough’ suggest that dogs are only at risk of contracting this airborne disease if you put them into boarding kennels, while you go on holiday for example. It’s for this reason that many pet owners don’t get their dog vaccinated, because they don’t see the disease as a risk. Here we… Read more »
The importance of parasite prevention
23/05/2021
Parasite prevention is an integral part of taking good care of your cat or dog. Parasites also pose a threat to human health. Some pet parasites cause zoonotic infections, which means they can be transferred from pets to people. Where and when can my pet get infected by parasites? Dogs and cats can get parasites… Read more »
VN Awareness Month 2021 nurse profile – Tess Taylor
19/05/2021
Name: Tess Taylor Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse How long have you been a veterinary nurse? I have been a veterinary nurse for four years. What is the most rewarding thing about this career choice? The most rewarding aspect of this career is to able to help pets lead happy and healthy lives whilst also supporting owners… Read more »
Grass seeds and freshly cut grass hazards
18/05/2021
It is the season when issues related to grass seeds are quite common in pets, especially for dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors. Grass seeds can attach anywhere, but they most commonly attach to long fur between the toes and around the ears. The ends are sharp, and so they work their way… Read more »
Exercising your puppy and kitten
09/05/2021
Puppies and kittens often have endless amounts of energy and enthusiasm, this is a great way to view the world, and we should encourage this optimism to help create confident cats and dogs. Harnessing this energy into appropriate exercise regimes will also result in happier, healthier pets. How much exercise does my puppy or kitten… Read more »
Guinea pig space requirements
29/04/2021
Did you know that there are guidelines for minimum space requirements for housing guinea pigs? 🐹 We have pulled together some guidelines for you to ensure that your guinea pigs have the space they need to keep fit and healthy. When you’ve chosen your guinea pigs, it is important to consider the space they will… Read more »
May and Spring Bank Holiday opening hours
11/04/2021
With two welcomed bank holiday weekends in May, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact numbers: Practice Name May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Berkhamsted CLOSED CLOSED Brackenbury CLOSED CLOSED Brook Green CLOSED CLOSED… Read more »
