Alfie was a young male cat, he’d put on a bit of weight since his castration 18 months ago and his energy levels weren’t the best, he enjoyed lazing on the sofa more than the outdoor life. His owners noticed one day that he was in and out of his litter tray by the minute [...]
Last week, Flopsy came to me for her 6 monthly myxomatosis vaccination. During her clinical examination I noticed that she had a terrible build up of dandruff which the owner assumed was normal for Flopsy. In actual fact, Flopsy had been suffering from a mite known as Cheyletiella. This mite is extremely common in rabbits [...]
The building work goes on, and with the steel frame in place now our new veterinary hospital is really taking shape. The drains are going in this week and the concrete floor slab will go in soon after. We’re on schedule at the moment for a New Year opening. Watch this space for more news [...]
When I travelled to Market Drayton last weekend, I noticed a rabbit in the middle of a big roundabout. I returned with a pet carrier and after a few attempts I was able to catch this rabbit. The rabbit had puffy swollen eyes, along with swollen lips, ears and testicles. In fact, the rabbit had [...]
After searching for years for a suitable site for our new veterinary hospital in Crewe, we eventually found and negotiated the purchase of a site on Macon Way earlier this year. Planning permission has just been granted and work is about to begin shortly. Below is an artist’s impression of what our new surgery will [...]