October 2008 Archives

We are all aware of the financial squeeze currently gripping the country. The future is less clear than ever.  More and more we find clients are cancelling their pet insurance or moving to cheaper policies which have problems in the fine print.   It's better to have some cover than no cover however as costs of running a veterinary surgery increase so do the costs of treating your pet. You can´t stop your bundle of mischief getting into scrapes. Independent

Finding a lump on your pet can be a worrying experience. Although many lumps are harmless it is impossible to tell what a lump is simply by looking at it.  If your pet has a swelling then book an appointment to get it checked.  We are able to take a small sample with a thin needle and look under the microscope to give you a reasonably accurate idea of whether cancer is present or not.  This can often be done the same day without having

It's that time of year again when we look forward to frosty nights and fantastic firework displays over the Guy Fawkes, Christmas and New Year period. But for some pet owners and their pets it is a time fraught with anxiety and fear.   Some dogs are scared of noises. Whatever the reason for this, the fear is real and should be taken seriously. The dog may react in many different ways depending on the individual but one thing is

Now available from Purton Vet Group - POOPODs - As seen on Dragons Den!  (The dragons thought it was a silly idea but we can't keep enough in stock it seems)   POOPOD is a great new dog walking kit which eradicates one of Britain's pet hates. No more walking the dog carrying a warm bag of poo!   It's a comfortable hand held pod incorporating a pull n' tear clean bag roll holder,  a unique scented compartment to store those smelly used