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Aug 2016
Last month my article looked at how we can assess which large breed dogs are at risk from heart disease and ideally need echocardiography or ultrasound. A blood test called proBNP can help to identify those dogs most in need of a scan. This blood test (proBNP) is also extremely useful in cats. ...
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Simplifying parasite control
We’re now in the height of summer when external parasites such as fleas and ticks are at their most prevalent. Internal parasites such as Lungworm, despite being hidden are not to be forgotten either...
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The perfect figure
Around this time of year, many of us start to think about wearing less and wondering what that's going to look like! The perfect figure is elusive for most of us...and our pets!...
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Mending a broken heart
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the second most common type of heart disease typically affecting medium to large breed dogs such as Dobermans, Great Danes, Boxers, German Shepherds, Labradors and Retrievers. It causes the...
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Summer time
The first weeks of May have provided some welcome sunshine and even our first BBQ of the year! Although it’s not quite paddling pool weather every day, the warmer weather can pose problems and...
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An Aye for an Eye
This month I want to promote eye testing in dogs at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair, which this year is on Bank Holiday Monday May 30th. The Fair has been held every year...
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Introducing an Eye Clinic to the Sherborne Country Fair
Dogs are said to be man’s best friend; apparently it’s all down to those puppy dog eyes! Last year scientists in Japan found that gazing into your pet’s eyes caused a spike in the...
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A story about Microchipping
Many years ago before children and even marriage, my future wife and I returned home from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with our first cat, Jackson. He was so confident and friendly in the...
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A vaccine amnesty – is it really necessary?
During the months of March and April we are running a vaccine amnesty for both dogs and cats at our Practices. This means for pets that for whatever reason are overdue a vaccination; we...
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Late night opening
Every Tuesday, we extend our opening hours to provide an evening surgery at Yeovil. Appointments are available up until 8pm, and can be booked through our reception team at either of our surgeries.
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