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We are all going on our Summer holidays, Summer holidays!
Can my pet come with me on our Summer holidays? Being ever the optimist we are hoping Summer is just around the corner. So we wanted to ensure we provide all the information for our clients who are interested in travelling with their four legged friends this summer....
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Charity starts at home……….with our pets
Swayne and Partners and Charity Fundraising The term fundraising can seem somewhat ‘generic’ nowadays, with it being heard on almost a daily basis. But what a great situation to be in! With terrible stories discussed in the media, it is so nice to see the balance in...
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Alabama What?
Alabama What? This has been a focus in the news recently so we thought we would provide pet owners with an update on this condition. What is Alabama Rot? This disease was identified in 2012 with a total of 109 cases. Alabama rot can be a fatal condition which was...
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A few thoughts about Easter
Easter and our pets… Each year at Easter time, vets feel the morale obligation to remind owners (and themselves!) of the potential hazards which can easily sit around the house falling prey to wandering noses of cats and dogs. It is commonplace to give each other,...
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2018 here we come…..
What’s ahead for Swayne and Partners in 2018? With each new year that comes along, we all have a tradition of reflecting on the year past and planning for the year ahead in an attempt to ensure we spend our time on this earth to its fullest! At Swayne’s vets,...
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Help your pet avoid the Winter Woes
Making sure your pet avoids the Winter Woes……. Now Christmas and New Year is over it is back work. There seems to be no let up of the winter this year! When we do see light it tends to be a grey day, it seems to be never ending. But we do get to close the curtains,...
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New Years Resolutions for our pets
New Years Resolutions for your pet We all make New Years Resolutions for ourselves whether that’s going to the gym more, eating less chocolate or general self improvement but lets spare a minute for our pets. One of the biggest concerns we see as vets is the...
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The Holidays are coming ………
“The Holidays are coming……..” As the festive season approaches we thought we would remind all our pet owners that everything you indulge in over Christmas may not be so suitable for your pets! It is only natural to want to spoil your pets at Christmas but this can be...
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Remember Remember the 5th of November
Remember Remember the 5th of November...... As fireworks season approaches, both for Bonfire night and over the christmas and new year period, don’t forget to think about your pets. Although we may enjoy the visual displays and sounds your pets may not agree. An...
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Read all about it ………
New vets! This month we thought we would introduce you to some of our newest staff members! We have some new vets…….. Sarah Sutton and Charlotte Dobson who have both joined our Bury Team. Also Clare Parker who saw practice as a student at our Newmarket branch has...
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The risk of summer for our dogs
The risk of the summer for our dogs Although currently August has not shown us much of a summer we always encourage our owners to be prepared for when the warmer weather does arrive. We all know what it’s like when we have spent too long in the heat, we are the lucky...
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A day in the life of a dental patient
A day in the life of a Dental Patient..... Meet Rhubarb, a 3 year old Border Terrier who belongs to one of our vets. She recently stayed in for the day to have a dental procedure and she wanted to share with other patients what goes on during that day........ "Firstly...
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Emerging diseases part 3 – Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI)
This is the last of our blog series regarding Emerging diseases in dogs. So far we have discussed Alabama rot and Babesiosis. The final disease we would like our dog owners to know about it Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI). SCI was first seen in the Autumn of 2009 and...
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Emerging diseases part 2 – Canine Babesiosis
Emerging diseases part 2: Babesiosis: What is it? Babesiosis is a protozoal parasitic disease which is transmitted by ticks. The parasite infects the red blood cells of dogs. Up until recently the tick species that primarily transmitted this disease was not present in...
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Emerging Diseases part 1 – Alabama Rot
Emerging diseases…… Over the past couple of years a number of new emerging diseases have been seen in this country. This is the first of 3 blog articles which will concentrate on these emerging diseases: Alabama Rot Babesiosis Seasonal Canine Illness. ALABAMA ROT...
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Grass Seed Season
We are all very pleased summer is coming, with longer and warmer days now with us. If you are a hay fever sufferer you are also probably aware of the grasses growing. This cannot only be a problem for us but also for our dogs and cats. As a vet you either love Grass...
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Beware of Easter poisons
As Easter is rapidly approaching don’t forget to avoid leaving those tempting tasty easter eggs out where your pets can tuck into them! There are many potential poisons for both cats and dogs around the Easter time. Here is some information to cover a few of them but...
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First Aid for your pets
Through the year we run first aid courses for both clients and non clients. They are based in our Bury St Edmunds branch (IP33 3SP) and run by one of our vets. The courses are free of charge and normally run for 3 consecutive weeks on a weekday evening. Both courses...
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