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Water, water everywhere
I spent last week in the sunny, snowy, French Alps and have returned home to find the rain has continued. I’m waiting for the day the animals enter the surgery two by two!
Matt Saunders
Veterinary Surgeon & Director
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Cat versus dog
You’ve heard the sayings: People own dogs but cats own people; dogs think they’re humans and cats think they’re Gods. There is no doubt, cats are very different to dogs and it may seem obvious...
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A fresh start
There’s no doubt my patients and cases are interesting, rewarding and sometimes frustrating, on occasion all at the same time but the fact that every pet has an owner means I deal with many different...
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Frequently asked questions
Is vaccination really necessary? How often should I use flea treatment? Why does my dog scratch all the time? These are just some of the questions we’re regularly asked so for answers to these, amongst...
in Dog, Veterinary Advice
Hip Dysplasia (HD) & Other Pre-Parenting Dog Checks
Hip dysplasia (HD) is well known among breeders and owners of larger dogs but surprisingly is quite common in smaller breeds. For many years the Kennel Club and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have run a...
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Feline Family Planning
Why have your cat spayed? We strongly advise that you have your female cat spayed when she is around six months of age. The operation will prevent her coming into season (or calling) and as...
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Canine Family Planning
Why have your bitch spayed? If you have decided not to breed with your bitch, spaying early on in life has several benefits, the greatest of which is protection against mammary cancer
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Pre & Post-Operative Pet Care
An empty stomach is essential for a safe anaesthetic so it is important that you do not allow your pet to eat after 9pm the previous night
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Holiday planning for pets
I have just spent a few days with my wife and two young children in Devon in a cabin\tree house in the woods and learnt 3 things: 1. Camping, however glamorous is not fun in the cold and rain. 2....
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Time to listen
Experience has taught me over the years that an owner’s instinct is not to be overlooked, even if clinical checks are to the contrary. Now this may sound obvious but with so much information available...