Want to know the facts and how to avoid ticks this season? As we approach the warmer months, when ticks like to make an appearance, we wanted to give our pet owners a head start in preparing to tackle ticks! Ticks live in tall grass and wooded…
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Shires Vets COVID-19 Update 18th May
From 14th April, we remain open for urgent and emergency cases. We continue to keep face-to-face contact to a minimum and therefore many routine treatments remain postponed. If you are unsure, or require further information, please call us. We realise you may be feeling anxious at this…
The weekend of chocolate & treats – keeping our pets safe
The majority of the nation gets excited to be eating Easter eggs or chocolate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or perhaps all three! But we need to careful and ensure our pets don’t get a hold of any, as chocolate could be dangerous for our animals, especially…
Easter weekend opening hours
With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Friday: 8.30am to 4-m (Stone and Eaton Park only – other practices are closed) Saturday: 8.30am to 4pm (Stone only) & 8.30am to 1pm (Eaton Park only) Sunday: 8.30am to 4pm (Stone only…
COVID-19 and Pets
COVID-19 is much in the news, and some reports are based on fact, others speculation. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have some advice for you as a pet owner – or someone who spends a lot of time around pets – here’s what…
COVID-19 FAQs
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have pulled together a list of the frequently asked questions – which provide further information about the precautions all veterinary practices are taking to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Q: Are all existing appointments cancelled? A: Following advice…
31st March update from Shires Vets
As you’re probably aware, from our last update, we continue to monitor the situation and respond quickly to government advice and the professional guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association. As a result, we are focusing our efforts on the pets…
International day of happiness – how pets contribute to our Mental Wellbeing
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will no doubt cause disruption to our usual routine and reduce the amount of social contact we have – preventing us from doing some of the things we enjoy which helps protect and maintain our mental wellbeing. With…
Shires Vets COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
At Shires Vets, the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, our staff and our community is our number-one priority. We remain committed to delivering exceptional care to your pet, while doing our part to reduce the spread of respiratory illness (in particular, COVID-19 coronavirus), including careful…
Be prepared to help pets de-stress, urge Shires Vets
Pet lovers are being urged to be well prepared for what veterinary experts have highlighted as a time of year which can be difficult for our pets. Noisy celebrations such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year are all identified as occasions which can cause…
