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The nights are getting darker in Rugeley and there’s a chill in the air, but your dog still needs regular walks in order to stay fit and healthy. Walking your dogs safely is still a priority. Here are some suggestions to keep both you and your pet safe whilst exercising during the coming months. Make …
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There are a number of different heart diseases that can affect our cats in Rugeley; however, cardiomyopathy in cats is the most common. But what is it and how do you know if your cat has it? We explore further below: What is cardiomyopathy? The term cardiomyopathy covers any disease that affects the heart muscle. …
There are many different heart conditions that can affect our dogs in Rugeley; however, mitral valve disease (MVD) is by far the most common. But what is MVD, and how do you know if your dog has it? We explore further below: What is mitral valve disease (MVD)? Also referred to as degenerative valve disease, …
If you’re a regular here at D&T you may have crossed paths with vet Stuart Cashmore, who joined us earlier this year. University of London in 1999. He worked for a year on the East Yorkshire coast but moved back home in autumn of 2000. Here’s more about Stuart’s journey to joining us here a …
As we move from one season to another in Rugeley, we think about the number of layers we need to wear and whether we need to alter our daily routine to cope with the changes. Whilst we consider the alterations we need to make; it is important to ensure that we also prepare our pets …
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Just like humans, our pets can experience worry, anxiety and stress. Since we know how these emotions make us feel, we certainly want to help alleviate our pet’s distress where we can. However, our pets cannot voice their feelings, so how can we tell they are experiencing these emotions? The signs our pets give off …
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The August bank holiday weekend is upon us… whether you will be heading to the coast, off on a walking adventure or taking it easy at home, we just wanted to let you that opening hours, should you need us. On Monday 30th August both Rugeley and Stafford will be closed to give our hard …
We understand that noisy celebrations in Rugeley such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year can cause nervousness in pets. However, by taking the appropriate steps to plan ahead of these scheduled events, you can minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety for your pet. Signs of anxiety to look out for in cats Hiding …
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To ensure you know the dangers associated with autumn, we have compiled together our guidance as we transition from spring to autumn. We want you all to stay safe this season. Clocks changing The changes with the clocks going back next month sees an increase in pet-related road traffic accidents and cat fights. The change …
Like humans, pets often suffer from everyday stress that can lead to issues which can cause them to become anxious or stressed. Unfortunately, while humans have some means at their disposal to deal with such issues, pets aren’t so lucky. So here are some effective ways to help reduce and relieve anxiety and stress in …
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