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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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With an extended bank holiday on the horizon, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number: Thursday 2 June 2022 – Spring bank holiday Both Rugeley and Stafford will be CLOSED Friday 3 …
With an extended bank holiday here, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 2 May 2022 will vary from our usual opening hours. Both Rugeley and Stafford will be CLOSED. If your pet needs emergency or out of hours care or treatment, please call 01889 582023 for further information.
Whether you’re planning a weekend break or a few days at home, we will be here over the Easter weekend should you need us; however, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please familiarise yourself with our opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend. 15.04.2022 (Good Friday) – 8am to 3pm (both Rugeley …