May 2009 Archives

Daisy was not her normal self.  A Cocker Spaniel should be full of life, have more energy and always be keen for some food.  Nichola knew there was a problem that needed some investigation rather than conservative treatment.  Daisy's abdomen was slightly uncomfortable but not very painful, she allowed us to feel deep inside but resented us pushing our hands towards her stomach.  Her owner explained that she had vomited 2 weeks ago and had then stopped but recently started

In the last 8 months we have diagnosed 2 cases of Tritrichomonas foetus infection in cats that have had chronic diarrhoea.  In both cases the cats had been suffering with diarrhoea for more than a year and no treatments from their previous vets had worked to solve the problem.  Both cats were seen as second opinions and we followed our routine diagnostic plan to try get to the bottom of the problem (no pun intended).   We learn something new every

As you some of you may recall Betty was the first cat we fostered for the Wootton Bassett Cats Protection in our new cat cabin.   She's a lovely cat and will one day make someone a fine feline companion.  Right now she is recovering from an operation Graeme performed on her knee 3 days ago as part of our charity work. Betty has for a long time (no one knows) had a dislocated patella or kneecap.  It meant she

CHILDREN'S PET SHOW at Purton Carnival Fete - Bradon Forest School Field, SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2009 from 3pm. BRING YOUR PETS ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN! CLASSES: 1. Dog with the waggiest tail 2. Most unusual pet 3. Best conditioned pet PLEASE NOTE: It would probably be distressing for a cat to visit the carnival. And we would advise against this. ENTRIES: To Amber Dunham at Purton Veterinary Group or on the day. For more information visit www.purtoncarnival.co.uk and download

How often do you see dogs carrying sticks they have found on a walk?   Nine times out of ten there is no harm done and the dog and it's owner have fun out on a walk.  Unfortunately the fun sometimes ends when you have to visit the vet for the treatment of a stick injury.  We see a few cases every year and they are all usually challenging as there can be very little to see.Cooper the Springer Spaniel was

Probably the most important part of caring for your cat or dog will be making sure they eat healthy food. You are what you eat after all! Your pet has specific nutritional requirements which need to be met. Cats cannot live on dog food for example and dogs will not remain healthy fed on a human diet.    The right nutrients have an important influence on long-term health and help to prevent disease.  Either protein, fat or carbohydrate can