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  • Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice | Shires Vets - Page 16
  • Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice | Shires Vets - Page 16
  • Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice | Shires Vets - Page 16

Latest News - Page 16

How owning a pet can be good for your mental health

18th May 2020

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, so we wanted to explore the connection between pet ownership and mental health.

75th VE Day Anniversary - Animals in War

7th May 2020

This VE Day, it will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. The 75th anniversary will provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of people from all walks of life. It is equally important to consider the role animals played and how they were touched by war.

Deaf awareness week – the important role of dogs

5th May 2020

We love dogs; they’re amazing companions - fun, loving, and they bring us lots of joy. But for some people their dog is more than just a pet – they’re a lifeline. Most of us are familiar with Guide Dogs, who are bred and trained to help people with visual impairments navigate their way around outdoors. But did you know that Hearing Dogs also exist, to support people with hearing loss?

Local Dog Walking during lockdown

2nd May 2020

If there is one thing that many dogs look forward to each day, it is getting out of the house for a walk. Whereas this used to be plentiful, the arrival of COVID-19 and the resulting Government measures that followed, has caused changes to the routines of both pets and owners alike.

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month

1st May 2020

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month. This campaign, led by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role of the veterinary nursing profession to the public.

Celebrate our amazing team with us this World Veterinary Day!

25th April 2020

The Shires veterinary team is here for your beloved pets, all year round, and despite the current circumstances remain committed to quality and excellence in everything we do - which is why we wanted to ‘paws’ this World Veterinary Day to say thank you

How to tackle ticks – during the warmer months

16th April 2020

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!

Shires Vets COVID-19 Update 18th May

14th April 2020

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.

The weekend of chocolate & treats – keeping our pets safe

9th April 2020

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 dogs!

Easter weekend opening hours

9th April 2020

With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times.