If you’ve recently got a new puppy, you may be wondering how to give them the best start to life. According to Dogs Trust, the first four months of a puppy’s life are crucial. It is when they learn what to make of all the things they experience in the world. Problems can arise when …
January is National Walk Your Dog Month
If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that every month is walk your dog month; our canine friends need regular exercise all year round! But during January – with the enjoyment of Christmas a distant memory, the cold weather continuing, and those dreaded January blues to deal with – it can be tempting to put …
D&T – Best Small Animal Practice in the SME Midlands Enterprise Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that D&T has been named Best Small Animal Practice in the SME Midlands Enterprise Awards. Award organisers SME News said: “We work hard to identify small to medium-sized companies which have the right approach to business, allied to a desire to become bigger and better. “Our awards are given solely on …
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Physiotherapy for senior pets
There are a variety of complementary treatments available to help our senior pets, one of these being physiotherapy. Below we take a closer look at physiotherapy as a therapy and the benefits it can have for your pet. What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a hugely beneficial discipline in helping manage senior patients, especially those who …
Important information
Please note we will be implementing a price change from 11th December 2020 A price list is available in the practice. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team. Thank you for your continued support.
Focus on Osteoarthritis in Dogs
With the onset of colder weather, certain conditions that affect our pets can start to worsen. One of these conditions is Osteoarthritis (or OA for short) and below we take a closer look at the disorder and what can be done if your dog is diagnosed with it. What is OA? Osteoarthritis is a disorder …
Antibiotic awareness week
Supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among clinicians, policy makers and also the public to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. Antibiotics have had an incredibly positive impact on human healthcare, animal health and …
Exercising your pet in the house in colder months
As the weather gets colder, you and your pet may be spending more time indoors on the sofa. The lack of exercise can have a negative impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of both you and your pet. With ongoing limitations to outdoor activities because of COVID-19, knowing how to keep your pet fit …
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Road Safety Week
From 16-22 November, it is Road Safety Week in the UK. This week aims to inspire the country to take action on road safety, promoting lifesaving and awareness around speeding. When walking your dog, you should be extra careful, especially around this winter season. For more information on how to make sure your dog can …
Holiday season 2020 opening hours
With Christmas 2020 around the corner and so much uncertainty we wanted to ensure we had our opening times for the festive period in place for you. Please see below our opening times over Christmas and New Year. Rugeley Christmas Eve: 8.00am – 3.00pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed 27th December: Closed 28th December: …
