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Our veterinary surgeons in Rugeley (commonly known as vets) serve the healthcare needs of animals. Once qualified as a vet, there are many roles such as teaching, research, government and clinical work. Clinical vets can work with farm animals, zoo animals, horses, laboratory animals, pets or a mixture. It is an incredibly diverse and challenging …
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Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs in Rugeley? Maybe out on walks, our at the local park in Rugeley, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster. Kennel Cough, or infectious tracheobronchitis, is a very contagious respiratory disease. It’s transmitted by close …
Do you own a tortoise and live in Rugeley? If so, it is recommended to have a worm count carried out on your tortoise twice a year. A worm count can be carried out by obtaining a faecal sample, which can be tested in practice. It is common for tortoises to have a low-level worm …
Brushing is by far the best method of keeping your pet’s teeth clean in Rugeley and is more successful if taken in stages. Ideally, it would help if you brushed your dog’s teeth at least once daily or three times per week at a minimum to help remove plaque and prevent tartar build-up. STAGE 1: …
Let’s look at why annual visits are important for your pet. You’re probably aware that when you get a puppy or kitten, you’re going to need to visit the vet in Rugeley for vaccinations, flea and tick prevention and other treatments. However, to maintain your pet’s health and wellbeing, regular trips to the vets are recommended. …
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Learn more about feline hypertension in Rugeley What is feline hypertension? Feline hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, commonly affects cats aged seven years or older in Rugeley. As your cat ages, the risk of developing hypertension increases. Hypertension can often go undetected until it is too late; that is why it is important …
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As pet owners in Rugeley, we all want the best for our four-legged friends, but we also know that pet ownership can be expensive. By becoming a member of our Pet Health for Life plan you can spread the cost of essential healthcare and save money. Here are five great reasons for you and your …
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What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develops mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria with a survival advantage. The survival advantage may …
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We wish you and your pets a very happy festive period in Rugeley. With lots to think about it can be easy to forget the risks that are associated with Christmas and our pets. Most of the risks are present all year round, however, we do see an increase in pets eating hazards materials or …
With Christmas around the corner in Rugeley, 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: 8.30am to 4pm Christmas Day: CLOSED Boxing Day: CLOSED 27th December: CLOSED 28th December: CLOSED 29th December: …