Latest News
We will publish a regular Newsletter here on our website to keep you up-dated with developments in our veterinary practice and other news and features that we feel might benefit you.
Do please come back to this page to receive an up-date on what's going on.
May 2024
- Cat owners are now legally required to have their cats microchipped. Find out more on the PDSA website here.
- Now sunnier days have finally arrived the BVA urge dog owners to protect their pets against summer heat tragedy. Find out more here.
- You can also see information about the danger of heat on the RSPCA website here
- BVA Young Vet of the Year - The BVA are calling on the public and veterinary professionals to nominate exceptional candidates who have made a big impact since starting out. Find out more and nominate here.
- With the summer holidays fast approaching many of us will be travelling abroad. Check out the government website for further information about taking your pet abroad.
April 2024
- April is National Pet Month which provides educational campaigns and resources aimed at raising awareness of responsible pet ownership.
- The deadline for neutering the youngest XL Bully dogs is to be extended following engagement with the veterinary industry. The new deadline to neuter XL Bully dogs that were under seven months on the 31st January 2024 will be 30th June 2025. You can read more here.
- The changing of the clocks reminds us that we are well and truly in Spring and the following websites offer some good Spring pet care advice:-
PDSA
RSPCA - This new research from the Royal Veterinary College highlights most common disorders in UK pet guinea pigs.
- There is new legislation regulating primate pets, in effect banning the practice of keeping them as pets. You can read more here.
March 2024
- Crufts takes place this month from 7th to 10th.
- Tick Bite Prevention Week takes place from March 25th to March 31st. These websites provide useful help & advice.