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Diet
It is vital that your pets receive the right diet to keep
them fit and healthy. As they get older they will need
a different balance of minerals and vitamins. Contact us and we will be
happy to advise you on the most suitable diet for your pet.
Obesity is a rising problem in many pets and this can be
caused by overeating, lack of exercise or a medical
condition. It can, therefore, be a useful exercise to monitor your pet's
weight against target values which we can provide for you.
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Exercise
Human beings are not the only animals
who need regular exercise. We can
advise you on how much exercise is right for your pet. We also have a range of
pet toys that can make exercise time more fun - for both you and your pet!
Boarding Kennels, Dog Shows, Events
If you are planning to place your
dog in boarding kennels or attend an event where other dogs
are present, it is recommended (and may be a requirement) that you have
your dog vaccinated against infectious bronchitis (kennel
cough).
Hill's Pet Nutrition
To link to the website of Hill's Pet Nutrition, click on the logo.
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Routine Health
There are a wide range of diseases that can affect your
pet and we strongly recommend that your pet gets a routing health check at least once a year. We can also recommend a regime for keeping your pet
parasite free.
Vaccinations
For dogs we recommend vaccinations against
distemper and leptospirosis.
For cats, we recommend
vaccination against Feline Penleucopenia, 'Cat Flu' and
Leukaemia.
For rabbits we use the vaccination that offers the best available protection
against myxomatosis.
For young animals, you should contact us as
soon as possible so that we can arrange a vaccination
schedule. New born animals have a natural immunity gained
from their mother but this only lasts for the first few
weeks and soon decays.
You should maintain a vaccination record of
your pet which will enable us to ensure that your pet
receives boosters when required.
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Taking your pet abroad
We will be happy to advise on the current requirements for taking your pet abroad.
Vaccination against rabies is mandatory and should be done
at least eight months before you travel. For the latest information on the Government's
PETS Travel
Scheme visit www.defra.gov.uk.
Microchipping
This is a simple and painless procedure where we inject a tiny microchip under the skin in the scruff of the neck. If you pet goes missing, the unique microchip number can be
read by a scanner and compared to a national database. These scanners are held by all charity and animal welfare organisations.
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