It’s that time of year again, time for celebrations and fireworks. Whilst the human members of your family may be looking forward to the festivities your fury friends are probably dreading it! It’s estimated that 49% of pets have a firework phobia with up to a third of those having a severe phobia which may… Read more »
Who doesn’t love walks on the beach? Down in Devon we’re lucky to have some stunning coastline right on our doorstep. However, there are a few common hazards you should be aware of when you and your furry companion hit the sand, as poor Bing found out! Little Bing came to see us feeling rather… Read more »
Come and join the fun! Local dog trainer Caroline Gale will be working along side our Registered Veterinary Nurses to help give your puppy the best possible start! What? Three weeks FREE puppy training and socialisation course. Where? Here at the practice! (TQ12 5GH) When? Mondays 7pm – 8pm How do I sign up? Just ask… Read more »
The Law is Changing! Each year over 100,000 dogs are found as strays yet only 16% are microchipped! From the 6th April 2016 all dogs in the UK must have a microchip by law. Microchipping is quick, simple and is the single most effective method of making sure that if the worst ever happens, your… Read more »
Here at Abbotskerswell Veterinary Centre we pride ourselves on providing the highest standard of care, and our dental treatment is no exception. We have a dedicated dental suite fully equipped with anaesthetic monitoring equipment and a state of the art digital x-ray system. Why is dental x-ray so important? Although dental x-ray has long been… Read more »
Our unique, affordable, preventative healthcare programme tailored to your pet’s needs. For dogs, includes: full vaccination, including kennel cough; deworming, as an easy to give chew; flea (and tick) preventative treatment in the form of a monthly spot-on, or a chewable tablet lasting 3 months, or a collar lasting 6-8 months; 10% discount on all practice services and… Read more »
Junior Care Bundle Your puppy or kitten’s first visit to the vet is not just about vaccination: it’s about checking your new canine friend is healthy and making plans to ensure they stay that way! To help with this, we get all new puppies and kittens off to a great start with our amazing value… Read more »
There are a number of diseases that affect your pets health, that do not have specific treatments and can be life threatening. Some of these we are able to safeguard against by annual vaccination programmes. Unfortunately, nationally only about 65% of dogs and cats receive annual vaccinations thus some of these diseases are more widespread… Read more »
What does a nurse weight clinic provide? FREE assessment and follow up consultations A tailor made diet and exercise regime suited to your pet How can I tell if my pet is overweight? You cannot feel their ribs without applying a fair amount of pressure There is no obvious waistline A wobbling belly when moving!… Read more »
My pet has been given treatment for ticks, why do they still get them? Some tick products require the parasite to bite the animal before they take effect. It is also important to buy a veterinary licensed product to treat your animal with, as many over the counter treatments prove ineffective at repelling parasites. Our… Read more »
