If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that every month is walk your dog month; our canine friends need regular exercise all year round! But during January – with the enjoyment of Christmas a distant memory, the cold weather continuing, and those dreaded January blues to deal with – it can be tempting to put …
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5 years of being a gold standard cat clinic
It was recently time for the International Society of Feline Medicine to re-assess our facilities here at Moor Cottage in order to ensure we’re still delivering the best experience for cats. The great news is that we are! We were re-accredited at Gold standard, which marks 5 years for Moor Cottage as a Cat Friendly …
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Physiotherapy for senior pets
There are a variety of complementary treatments available to help our senior pets, one of these being physiotherapy. Below we take a closer look at physiotherapy as a therapy and the benefits it can have for your pet. What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a hugely beneficial discipline in helping manage senior patients, especially those who …
Important information
Please note we will be implementing a price change from 10th December 2020. A price list is available in the practice. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team. Thank you for your continued support.
Moor Cottage Vets is a Gold Cat Friendly Clinic
At Moor Cottage we’re proud to be an accredited gold level Cat Friendly Clinic and members of the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) We recognise that cats are unique creatures with specific needs and it’s important to us to demonstrate our commitment to the animals you entrust into our care. Working with International Cat …
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Antibiotic awareness week
Supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among clinicians, policy makers and also the public to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. Antibiotics have had an incredibly positive impact on human healthcare, animal health and …
Focus on Osteoarthritis in Dogs
With the onset of colder weather, certain conditions that affect our pets can start to worsen. One of these conditions is Osteoarthritis (or OA for short) and below we take a closer look at the disorder and what can be done if your dog is diagnosed with it. What is OA? Osteoarthritis is a disorder …
Exercising your pet in the house in colder months
As the weather gets colder, you and your pet may be spending more time indoors on the sofa. The lack of exercise can have a negative impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of both you and your pet. With ongoing limitations to outdoor activities because of COVID-19, knowing how to keep your pet fit …
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Road Safety Week
From 16-22 November, it is Road Safety Week in the UK. This week aims to inspire the country to take action on road safety, promoting lifesaving and awareness around speeding. When walking your dog, you should be extra careful, especially around this winter season. For more information on how to make sure your dog can …
Holiday season opening hours 2020
With Christmas 2020 around the corner and so much uncertainty 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. Christmas Eve: 8.00am – 5.00pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: 9.00am – 4.00pm (emergencies only) 27th December: …







