This week is Antibiotic Awareness Week. Antibiotics are really important drugs which save many lives but they need to be used appropriately to keep working. Antibiotic resistance is already starting to cause a lot of problems and has the potential to make currently treatable infections untreatable. Please follow and like us:
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Cat Care for Life
Cat Care for Life is an initiative from International Cat Care to create a better partnership between vets and cat owners aimed at keeping cats happy and healthy for as long as possible. By providing routine preventative healthcare from kittenhood to old age you can minimise problems occurring in the first place and maximise the chance of early detection of any illness, when much more can be done. Please follow and like us:
Continue ReadingBe prepared for Brexit
If you are planning on travelling with your pet next year, you need to be aware that the requirements are likely to change after Brexit on the 29th March. To avoid getting stuck at the border with your pet, read our important information before 29th November. Please follow and like us:
Continue ReadingRabbits need vaccinating too!
Rabbits are popular pets but can be complex little creatures to care for. They need protecting against two deadly diseases – myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD). Rabbits can get very stressed when being transported to the veterinary clinic, so a home visit is an ideal way for them to be checked and protected. Oreo and Quentin pictured here got back to their normal activities very quickly after their injections. Please follow and like us:
Continue ReadingKallisti is very brave
Kallisti the kitten had her first veterinary health check earlier this week which included her vaccinations against cat flu, enteritis and leukaemia. She was also microchipped, and was given treatment to prevent fleas and worms. She was a bit nervous but soon came out of her shell when I presented her with her new toy from her kitten pack and offered her some tasty treats. She was very brave and enjoyed a cuddle afterwards. I am looking forward to seeing her again in a few weeks when she has her second vaccination. It is really important for kittens to be vaccinated to protect them against some potentially fatal diseases. Microchipping… Read More
Continue ReadingPawsitive Vet Care launches
Pawsitive Vet Care is now open for business! Providing personalised home visits in the Warwick area, covering Coventry, Warwick, Leamington, Stratford and the surrounding villages, my aim is to improve collaboration between owner, pet and vet by involving owners more in decision-making and healthcare provision. Please follow and like us:
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