Do you own a tortoise in Stafford? If so, it is recommended to have a worm count carried out on your tortoise twice a year. A worm count can be carried out by obtaining a faecal sample, which can be tested in practice. It is common for…
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Tooth Brushing Guide for Small Animals
Brushing is by far the best method of keeping your pet’s teeth clean in Stafford and is more successful if taken in stages. Ideally, it would help if you brushed your dog’s teeth at least once daily or three times per week at a minimum to help…
Do you ever wonder why your pet needs its annual boosters?
Let’s look at why annual visits are important for your pet. You’re probably aware that when you get a puppy or kitten in Stafford, you’re going to need to visit the vet for vaccinations, flea and tick prevention and other treatments. However, to maintain your pet’s health and…
Calling all cats aged seven or above in Stafford!
Learn more about feline hypertension in Stafford What is feline hypertension? Feline hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, commonly affects cats aged seven years or older in Stafford. As your cat ages, the risk of developing hypertension increases. Hypertension can often go undetected until it is…
5 benefits to our Pets Rewards Scheme in Stafford
As pet owners in Stafford, we all want the best for our four-legged friends, but we also know that pet ownership can be expensive. By becoming a member of our Pets Rewards Scheme you can spread the cost of essential healthcare and save money. Here are five great reasons…
Walking your dog safely in autumn and winter
The nights are getting darker and there’s a chill in the air in Stafford, but you dog still need to be walking your dog safely in order to stay fit and healthy. Here are some suggestions to keep both you and your pet safe whilst exercising during…
Hungry Labrador Ellie is feeling fine after shedding a few stones
Hungry labrador Ellie – May was brought into our Eccleshall practice after swallowing a number of pebbles that had become dangerously lodged in her stomach. Our vet Ellie Chiswell performed surgery to ensure all of the stones were removed so that Ellie-May could make a full…
Cardiomyopathy in cats
There are a number of different heart diseases that can affect our cats in Stafford; however, cardiomyopathy in cats is the most common. But what is it and how do you know if your cat has it? We explore further below: What is cardiomyopathy? The term cardiomyopathy…
Mitral valve disease (MVD) in dogs
There are many different heart conditions that can affect our dogs; however, mitral valve disease (MVD) in cats is by far the most common. But what is MVD, and how do you know if your dog has it? We explore further below: What is mitral valve disease…
How to prepare your dog ahead of fireworks
We understand that noisy celebrations such in Stafford such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year can cause nervousness in pets. However, by taking the appropriate steps to plan ahead of these scheduled events, you can minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety for your pet. Signs…
