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Christmas Times
23 November 2021
We will be open up until 12pm on the 24th December. The office will be closed on the 25th (Happy Christmas!) until Wednesday 29th. We will be open Thursday 30th all day and Friday 31st up until 12pm.
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New Rules on Puppy & Kitten Sales
28 September 2021
Stricter rules around the sale of puppies and kittens came into force to protect the animals’ welfare.
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Christmas Times
23 November 2021
We will be open up until 12pm on the 24th December. The office will be closed on the 25th (Happy Christmas!) until Wednesday 29th. We will be open Thursday 30th all day and Friday 31st up until 12pm.
Read OnNew Rules on Puppy & Kitten Sales
28 September 2021
Stricter rules around the sale of puppies and kittens came into force to protect the animals’ welfare.
Read OnKennel Cough
20 September 2021
Certain areas around the UK are warning dog owners about a rise in Kennel Cough. Vets are urging people to think about vaccinating their pet against the condition as it is highly contagious.
Read OnDognapping Laws
31 August 2021
There are plans to create a new criminal office of pet abduction after a sharp increase during lockdown.
Read OnSpeak up to Stop Rural Crime
24 August 2021
Crimestoppers have launched their biggest ever rural campaign after the helpline received a surge in calls during the pandemic.
Read OnLungworm in Dogs
16 August 2021
What is Lungworm? Lungworms are small parasites which are ingested when a dog eats infected snails, slugs or frogs. These can be ingested if a dog picks up a toy which has been outside etc.
Read OnCat Stress
02 August 2021
Most cats prefer their own company and bringing a new cat into the household can cause stress.
Read OnWhat are ticks?
19 July 2021
Ticks are small parasites which suck blood from other animals. They have 8 legs like a spider with an egg-shaped body. This becomes larger and darker when filled with blood. Unlike fleas, ticks can’t fly or jump. Instead, they climb or drop onto animal’s coats when they brush past whatever the tick is sitting on.
Read OnIt's a bug's life!
12 July 2021
As you may have seen in the news recently, Arla have started a mission to increase the bee population. They’re calling it “The Bee Road”.
Read OnSocialising Kittens
01 July 2021
From two to seven weeks old, a kitten is in the “socialisation period”. The kitten’s brain and sensory system are still developing and the stimuli they encounter can influence how this development occurs. Things such as who they meet and different environments will teach them whether what is happening is threatening or not.
Read OnCats vs Vacuum Cleaners
25 June 2021
Some cats are absolutely terrified of vacuum cleaners. The loud noise and imposing size can be very frightening for cats. They prefer peace and quiet with a predictable routine. The appearance of a loud, large machine in their area can feel threatening.
Read OnFleas in Dogs
17 June 2021
What are fleas? Fleas are small parasites which live in high grass, sand, sheds and debris. They like shade and humidity but not dry climates. As animals prefer to go into shade on a hot day.
Read OnTupping Time
15 September 2020
The Ram effect Its tupping time again, most of you will be well underway but here are a few tips for successful and effective tupping. Following an absence of male contact the introduction of a male to anoestrus (non-cycling) ewes, whether he is vasectomised or entire will quickly, within 2 days, start them cycling, hence the ram effect. Sheep are short day breeders which means they begin to cycle as day length shortens, starting in
Read OnThe Ram effect
15 September 2020
Its tupping time again, most of you will be well underway but here are a few tips for successful and effective tupping.
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