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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

Red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) is parasitic mite that feeds on your chicken’s blood while they roost at night. After taking a blood meal the mites return to the cracks and crevices of your hen house where they live, reproduce and lay eggs. They are less than 1mm in length and appear a light grey/brown colour,

May is Vet Nursing Awareness Month, so we thought we would remind you about all of our wonderful nurses at our practise! We are lucky enough to have a great team of nurses at Fairfield House, who work closely with the vets to provide care for your pets. Nurse clinics are a great way to

Spring has sprung into bloom and you might have noticed some of our smaller furry friends have an extra spring in their step! To keep our bunnies bouncing – here are a few tips for optimal care throughtout spring and into summer. Feeding happy bunnies Rabbits should be fed predominently hay (80-90%). We recommend feeding