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Pandemic care tips
Caring for your dog during the coronavirus pandemic: To protect the most vulnerable in our community it’s vital that we all work together to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Reducing social contact goes against our nature, but for dog owners, self-isolation creates...
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Socialising your puppy
It's important to socialise puppies from a young age, but with the lockdown and ongoing social distancing a lot of owners are worried they won't be able to do this. For successful socialisation, puppies need to be exposed to lots of different experiences. This needs...
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First steps outside
Now so many of you have new feline additions to your household, we thought we would answer one of the more frequently encountered dilemmas, letting your adolescent cat out for the first time. The international cat care organisation has written the below article to...
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Entertainment time
More advice on keeping your dog entertained and stimulated during COVID 19........ We are all being asked to stay home and although this may be difficult and frustrating for us and our dogs, it is temporary and there are many things that we can all do to help make it...
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Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW): 1st-9th June 2020
Every year, around this time, Burgess rabbit food manufacturers and the veterinary community start a week of rabbit awareness. We bring you tips and hints to ensure we as owners understand our bunnies and what is best in terms of their care and welfare. Today is diet…...
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Pets and our mental health
We all know there are studies suggesting that stroking a pet can reduce your blood pressure, alongside helping the release of happy hormones (dopamine) which can make you smile. Along with the positive benefits you can see when dogs or cats are taken to care homes,...
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Cat FAQ’s answered here….
Why do cats knead their owners with their claws? When kittens are first born they are totally dependent on their mother for their nutrition. When they suck at their mothers’ teats they tread with alternate front paws at her body to stimulate the flow of milk. If your...
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Breed spotlight – Siamese cats
Who doesn’t remember the song “We are Siamese if you please, We are Siamese if you don’t please” the classic from Lady & the Tramp. I’m sure a lot of you are currently familiar with the likes of Disney+ during this COVID-19 pandemic. But it is a song that always...
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Staying safe in the countryside
We are very lucky in Suffolk we are surrounded by beautiful fields, endless foot paths and access to amazing beaches. However as dog owners it is important to know where we can walk and when it is appropriate to let your dog off a lead. Firstly we always advise that...
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Salem, my ‘laugh-out-loud’ cat!
As a cat owner, I thought I would share some of the funny antics my cat gets up to. Maybe you can relate to them with your own cat?! Salem appeared into my life a little over 3 years ago, as a stray brought into our Newmarket practice. He was approximately 6-months...
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How far is too far….
During this odd pandemic period we have seen an increase in the number of puppies that have been rehomed. Whether this has been a natural increase with the better weather or because we have found ourselves thinking about getting a puppy and with the enforced period we...
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Small furries as pets….
Guinea pigs …… they are endearing small furries and can be a delight to have as pets. Firstly they are awake during the day, which can make them child friendly. The memories as a child of waiting for your pet hamster to wake up before you have to go to bed, or the...
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Our first aid courses…
Our first aid courses…. This year Covid-19, the unprecedented viral pandemic sweeping the globe, meant that so many of our best laid out plans for 2020 have had to be squashed. As long as we all do our bit to stay as safe as we can, there will always be time after the...
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With all these new pets during COVID-19…what’s next?? Neutering!
Neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, in both cats and dogs. Some owners may be anxious about making this decision on behalf of their pets. You may be concerned about possible behaviour changes, weight gain, or other health issues in their pet....
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Deafness in dogs
Deafness can occur for many reasons in dogs from being inherited, old age, ear infections, toxins and tumours within the ear canal. Often clients report their old dogs have become hard of hearing on walks and they ask us to test their hearing. This can be a difficult...
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The Pet Blood Bank UK
Just like humans, dogs and cats may require a blood transfusion in serious illness or trauma. Examples of when our pets may need blood are: Serious collision trauma causing blood lossBlood loss during surgeryCancerClotting and bleeding disordersIngestion of toxins...
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Allergy Awareness
As many hay fever sufferers are well aware the pollen and allergy season is hotting up! We need to take a minute to remember our pets……….we have been seeing an increase in the number of patients which are becoming more itchy (pruritic) despite having up to date flea...
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How to avoid dog bites
For some of us dog owners walking your dog can become a stressful event. As vets we often see dog bites on our canine patients from other dogs whether that has occurred whilst walking in the park, during play time and an innocent nip to the side or even within their...
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