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Benefits of spaying/castrating your dog/bitch Prevents unwanted pregnancies Also prevents sexually driven behaviours (particularly males) Prevents pyometra – a potentially fatal condition involving infection of the uterus, the risk of which increases with each season Reduction of the risk of some cancers – including testicular and mammary cancers When are dogs/bitches ready to be neutered?

Benefits of spaying/castrating your cat Prevention of unwanted pregnancies Prevention of roaming Reduce spraying/scent marking (males) Reduce tendancy to fight with other cats therefore reduce the spread of diseases such as FIV When are cats ready to be neutered? Ideally we like to wait until your cat is at least 2kgs or 16 weeks old.

As you may already be aware, there have been many cases of avian influenza (“bird flu”) confirmed around the country over the past few weeks. The outbreak has been widespread, with birds found to be affected in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Essex, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Cumbria, Cheshire and Norfolk so far. All have been confirmed as the

It’s that time of year when many of us enjoy the bangs/flashes and whizzes of firework displays. Here is our advice on helping your pets deal with all the different noises

There has recently been a spike in the number of Kennel Cough cases locally. The name kennel cough is confusing as it would suggest that dogs get it in kennels. Whereas it is actually because it is aerosol spread. So your dog is more likely to get it by coming into contact with an infected

The early years Being a country girl born and bred in Burwash, I have been surrounded by animals from a young age. Cats, chickens, ducks and ponies were always in the menagerie. When it came to choosing a career it was an easy choice – I wanted to be a vet. My first experience of

Choosing which vaccinations to administer to your flock can be a daunting prospect with so many different vaccines on the market. This quick guide will talk you through which vaccines may be appropriate for your flock! Clostridial vaccines Clostridial disease can be devastating, in some cases resulting in the sudden death of multiple animals. Tetanus,

Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness… As the evenings draw in and the mornings are misty and chilly it’s a good time to think about the potentially risky plants, fungi and fruit that your animal may be at risk from ingesting. Pets, farm animals and horses often ingest fallen fruit and nuts/seeds with a variety