July 2008 Archives

I hope that your rabbit has been healthy over the winter, now summer is approaching there are a few things to keep in mind to keep him in good shape.  Vaccinations There are 2 essential vaccinations to protect your rabbit -        Myxomatosis: an untreatable condition transmitted by insects (fleas and mosquitoes) from wild rabbits. Commonest in summer and autumn, vaccination is recommended twice yearly. All pet rabbits, indoors or outdoors, are at risk.    VHD (Viral Haemorrhagic Diarrhoea): arrived

Occasionally, working here at the vets, we come across unusal illnesses and problems. We would like to share with you one particluar case that we saw recently here at Purton.  George is 4yr old Boxer who has been a regular visitor to our practice since 2005. Most of his visits are for routine treatment as he is a fun loving, bouncy dog.  His endless energy is not reduced by a few small problems like itchy skin, for which he needs

What should you do if you come across an injured or distressed bird?  There's no easy answer to this question, as every case will be different. However birds with no obvious injuries should be left where they are as they do not cope well in hospital conditions so unfortunately they rarely survive. Also many baby birds which seem to have been abandoned will have their parents close by, who know where they are and are feeding them. Sometimes their best

Facts About Pet Obesity: Over feeding, lifestyle changes and lack of exercise are all reasons why 50% of pets are overweight.      Health risks of obesity include diabetes, mobility disorders, heart disease, high blood pressure and skin disorders.     A healthy dog can outlive an overweight dog by two years.  A Body Condition Score (BCS) is a means of assessing a pet's need for weight management. The BCS is scored out of 5, 1 being too thin and 5