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As the weather gets warmer we need to be aware of certain health hazards for our pets. One that often goes unnoticed is flystrike. What is Flystrike? Flystrike, also known as myiasis, occurs when flies lay their eggs on or near animals, particularly those with open wounds, soiled fur, or areas of moisture. These eggs

Lungworm in dogs is a parasitic disease caused by the roundworm Angiostrongylus vasorum that primarily affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The effects of lungworm are becoming increasingly common in dogs and are particularly prevalent in areas where there are a lot of slugs and snails. Dogs become infected with lungworm after inadvertently eating slugs/snails

Arthritis is a chronic condition caused when the normal joint tissues degenerate (or wear away), leading to pain and ongoing damage. Arthritis commonly develops in middle age, with older cats more likely to demonstrate signs of arthritis. Arthritis in our pets is sadly very common. Around 40% of all cats will show signs of arthritis

Donal has been performing acupuncture on a variety of patients for twenty years with great success. Acupuncture is a safe, effective and drug-free alternative or additional treatment for a variety of conditions in animals. By promoting natural healing processes, reducing pain and inflammation and improving overall well being, acupuncture can help pets to live happier

Wednesday 15th February and Wednesday 15th March 2023 Keen to vaccinate your sheep against Clostridial diseases and Pasteurella? Not so keen to pay for a whole bottle of vaccine for just a few sheep? As you are probably aware, once a bottle of vaccine has been opened, if has to be used within 8 hours.

Dental is the most common inflammatory disorder in cats and dogs and it is usually chronic and misunderstood by pet owners. What is dental disease? Dental disease is an umbrella term for inflammation or infection within the mouth of your pet. The structures that can be affected by dental disease include the gums, the teeth

Fairfield house Vets have very proudly nominated the Kipling County Carriage Driving Group as their supported charity for the recent Heathfield Show 2022. Whilst The Group operates under the RDA umbrella and standards, it receives no direct financial support from RDA and is only able to operate through the generous donations received from fund raising

With the continuing hot weather we have had an increasing number of adder bite cases in dogs, specifically on the forest. What is an Adder? The Adder is the UK’s only venomous snake, they area a grey/brown colour with a distinct zig-zag pattern down their bodies. In warm weather they bask on paths and in