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Spring hazards in Stafford

Spring is an exciting time for most of us in Stafford, pets included! Lighter nights mean more opportunities for being outdoors in the spring months in Stafford. To ensure a happy and safe season for your animals, take a minute to make yourself aware of hidden spring…

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The role of a veterinary surgeon in Stafford

Our Veterinary surgeons in Stafford (commonly known as vets) serve the healthcare needs of animals. Once qualified as a vet, there are many roles such as teaching, research, government and clinical work. Clinical vets can work with farm animals, zoo animals, horses, laboratory animals, pets or a…

Protect your dog against kennel cough

Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs in Stafford? Maybe out on walks, or at the local Stafford park or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster. Kennel Cough, or infectious tracheobronchitis, is a very…

Tortoise parasite prevention in Stafford

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…

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…

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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…

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Festive opening hours in Stafford

With Christmas around the corner in Stafford, we wanted to ensure we had our Festive opening times for the festive period in place for you. Please see below our opening times over Christmas and New Year. Stone Christmas Eve: 8.30am to 3pm Christmas Day: CLOSED (emergency care…

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Help us to keep antibiotics working in Stafford.

What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develops mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria…