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My pet’s been poisoned, what should I do? Pet poisonings are one of the most common emergencies our vets and vet nurses see — and statistics show around nine in 10 of these happen while pets are in their own home. During certain holiday seasons — such as winter and Easter — cases go up considerably, often as a result of

The importance of Pet Dental Health Month The objective of pet dental health month is to make pet owners aware of the importance of their pets oral health. Regularly brushing your dog’s teeth and giving them a healthy diet and plenty of chew toys can help keep their mouths healthy. Did you know that a large percentage of dogs can

  Bringing home a new bundle of joy is an exciting time, but you also may be worried about how to introduce your dog or cat to your newborn baby. The sights, sounds, and smells of a new baby are a big change for your pet, and they will continue to experience changes as your child grows in the coming

Covid has disrupted our way of life for nearly 2 years now. We have seen the impact this has had on a lot of our patients. Our pets are clever, no doubt, but they cannot be comforted in many ways like us humans can. We cannot explain a situation to them as they react to routine, emotions and the present.

In the veterinary world we call veterinary nurses ‘Super-human’ as … well … they are! Veterinary nurses are versatile members of the team and the backbone to the clinical side of our profession. Nurse clinics are a great service and we call these clinics a kind of “M.O.T” for your pet. What nurse clinics and consultations do Orchard House Vets

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Ensuring your pet lives a long, healthy, and happy life with you and your family is a key goal for vets. While we are always there to help when your pet is sick, prevention of disease is better than trying to find a cure. Being aware of the risks to your pet and ensuring to seek veterinary assistance when needed

Dogs can learn to be completely at ease with loud noises if they are gradually accustomed to them early in life. The aim is to habituate them to the point where they can remain relaxed when hearing loud sudden noises, such as they might experience on a day out at a show or when at home on firework night. Start

What is FELIWAY Optimum? Is your purrfect pal already a fan of FELIWAY? Kitty parents will be excited to hear about our brand new product! FELIWAY Optimum helps cats with more signs of stress, in more situations, and calms cats better than ever. After the discovery of a new Feline Pheromone Complex FELIWAY Optimum has been designed to enhance your cat’s calmness around the home

Pain can affect our pets in many ways and often we as owners do not realise our pet is in pain. Us humans feel pain, show pain and can talk about pain. Our pets are so loving and loyal that quite often they will hide pain until it can no longer be hidden. It is at this point veterinary intervention