Many of us are spending more time at home than we normally would, and you may be wondering if and how this may affect your feline friends. Below we have put together some useful hints and tips to help you create the perfect home environment, with some child-friendly activities included to keep both your children …
Diabetes Week – 8 to 14 June 2020
Know the facts, reduce the risk Spotting the signs of diabetes in your pets is crucial as just like us, our pets can suffer from the complex disease, but it isn’t always easily identifiable. During Diabetes Week, we wanted to raise awareness and share some advice about how you can help your pet by understanding …
Looking after your pet rabbit in the current environment
Having been in lockdown, and with schools closed for almost ten weeks, there has been a surge in parents getting rabbits for their children. The general docile nature of rabbits makes it seem like they can be looked after by young children with minimal supervision. However, there are many things to consider before welcoming a …
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Head Nurse Jo shares her experiences
We spoke to our Head Nurse Jo Waldron for Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, which takes place each May to recognise and honour these hard working members of UK veterinary practices and hospitals. How long have you been a Vet Nurse and what route did you follow to qualify? I qualified in 2002, with credit and …
Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month – meet Bev
Bev Hawkins is our Senior Nurse and Behaviourist here at Donnachie & Townley and, for Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, she kindly took time out to tell us about life as a vet nurse. How long have you been a Vet Nurse and what route did you follow to qualify? I have been a vet nurse …
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Revised opening times
Due to COVID-19 social distancing rules we currently have less staff on site each day than normal, which is restricting the volume of work we can do each day. In order to be here for you when you need us we have decided to increase our opening hours at both of our branches. During the …
Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month – meet Meg
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, a whole month dedicated to raising awareness of the veterinary nursing profession and the vital role they play in animal care and treatment. Meg is our Student Nurse here at Donnachie and Townley and she kindly took time out to tell us about life as a vet nurse. How …
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How owning a pet can be good for your mental health
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, so we wanted to explore the connection between pet ownership and mental health. Thankfully, in more recent times, the conversation about mental health is more open and honest than ever. Members of the Royal family have spoken out about their own mental health issues and act …
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75th VE Day Anniversary – Animals in War
This VE Day, it will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. The 75th anniversary will provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of people from all walks of life. It is equally important to consider the role animals played and …
Deaf awareness week – the important role of dogs
We love dogs; they’re amazing companions – fun, loving, and they bring us lots of joy. But for some people their dog is more than just a pet – they’re a lifeline. Most of us are familiar with Guide Dogs, who are bred and trained to help people with visual impairments navigate their way around …
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