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Fireworks are used throughout the year to mark significant seasonal celebrations including Bonfire Night, Halloween, New Year’s Eve and Diwali. Whilst they are enjoyable for humans to watch, pets can often get scared of the loud bangs and bright flashes. Preparing your pet early can make a significant difference and will help your pet cope …
With the summer bank holiday in Rugeley just around the corner, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 29 August 2022 may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out-of-hours contact number. Both Rugeley and Stafford practices will be CLOSED on Monday. If …
Picture the scene…you’re in your garden in Rugeley, the sun is shining, maybe you have friends and family round to visit, and the charcoals are just about ready for you to start cooking al fresco. The last thing you want is an emergency vet visit with your beloved pet. If you’re planning a barbecue this weekend, …
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Grass seeds are a common problem in Rugeley during the spring and summer months. While your pet explores the outdoors, grass seed can easily brush off the tops of long grass stems onto their bodies. The seeds have pointed ends and are exceptionally sharp, so they become trapped in your pet’s fur and due to …
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Summertime in Rugeley brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable! However, when the temperatures rise, the dangers to our pets increase too. To keep pets safe, you should be aware of potential hazards, as well as some top tips to help …
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Have you noticed your dog scratching a bit more than usual in Rugeley? This article covers the common reasons your dog might have itchy skin and provides some top tips from ourselves at D & T Vets for providing relief. Common dog skin conditions in Rugeley If your dog has started itching and scratching more …
If recent months in Rugeley meant you put your new pet plans on hold, you may now be starting to put the wheels in motion to extend your family and welcome a new member. Many people Google reputable breeders or consider designer dogs based on celebrity social media profiles, however, considering adopting a rescue animal …
As with any business in Rugeley, a vet practice such as ours at D&T Vets needs a strong supporting team for the non-clinical business functions. The client care team will generally be the first and last port of call for pets and their owner. Depending on the size of the practice, this can include: Practice …
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A patient care assistant in Rugeley works alongside and supports the whole practice team to achieve the highest standards of patient care. Under the direction and supervision of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse (RVN) they will assist with monitoring of inpatients, infection control and handling animals safely for procedures such as injections, blood …
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Ask most veterinary practices in Rugeley and they will tell you that their Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) are at the very heart of everything they do, we are no different here at D & T Vets. Such is the respect for RVNs that a whole month is dedicated to celebrating their roles – Veterinary …
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