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Ironman Michael!
Ironman Michael! Michael has done it – he completed the Half Ironman UK event on the 17th June in Exmoor in a highly respectable time of 6h17min. The event consisted of a 1.2mile swim, 56 mile bike and a 13.1mile run taking in the scenic and very hilly countryside surrounding Wimbleball Lake. Not only did […]
Barney the wonder dog
Barney the wonder dog Barney is a 12.5 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has suffered from severe epilepsy for many years. Although on a combination of treatments it is not uncommon for him to fit as often as weekly. Despite this Barney has recently survived an ordeal that would have spelled the end for […]
Q & A: Rabbit diseases, thirsty cats and traveling overseas with your dog
Q & A: Rabbit diseases, thirsty cats and traveling overseas with your dog Please remember that the advice given here is of a general nature, and if you have any concerns about your pet’s health you should contact your vet immediately. Q: I own two rabbits and have heard that they are at risk of […]
Q & A: Hip dysplasia and microchipping
Q & A: Hip dysplasia and microchipping Please remember that the advice given here is of a general nature, and if you have any concerns about your pet’s health you should contact your vet immediately. Q: What is hip dysplasia? I am thinking of getting a Labrador puppy and have been warned about this. A: […]
Q & A: Pregnancy and cats, dogs and heatstroke
Q & A: Pregnancy and cats, dogs and heatstroke Please remember that the advice given here is of a general nature, and if you have any concerns about your pet’s health you should contact your vet immediately. Q: I am 3 months pregnant and have been advised by my doctor to either re-home my cats, […]
Q & A: Puppy socialisation
Q & A: Puppy socialisation Please remember that the advice given here is of a general nature, and if you have any concerns about your pet’s health you should contact your vet immediately. Q: I have heard that puppy socialisation is important, why is it important and what does it involve? A: This is common […]
Tommy the mystery case
Tommy the mystery case Cats provide a unique challenge in veterinary medicine. Where all our other pets (dogs, rabbits, rats, hamsters etc) tend to be kept in a controlled environment and we are aware of what they get up to, most cats live fiercely independent lives. They roam much further afield than we suspect, often […]
Q & A: New animal welfare laws and feline flea treatment
Q & A: New animal welfare laws and feline flea treatment Please remember that the advice given here is of a general nature, and if you have any concerns about your pet’s health you should contact your vet immediately. Q: I have heard that there are new laws affecting pet owners in the UK? What […]
Q & A: Purebred dogs and after hours emergency services
Q & A: Purebred dogs and after hours emergency services Please remember that the advice given here is of a general nature, and if you have any concerns about your pet’s health you should contact your vet immediately. Q: I have heard so much recently about problems with purebred dogs. We are thinking of getting […]
Q & A: Pet insurance and rats as pets
Q & A: Pet insurance and rats as pets Please remember that the advice given here is of a general nature, and if you have any concerns about your pet’s health you should contact your vet immediately. Q: Does your practice recommend pet insurance – I have looked into it and it seems to be […]