Bracknell vets warn against dangers of antifreeze

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A leading vet in Bracknell is warning people of the potentially fatal effect antifreeze can have on pets, particularly cats. Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital, in Binfield, is asking pet owners to be careful when using and storing antifreeze throughout the winter months as ingestion can lead to kidney failure in cats. Due to its sweet …

Bracknell vet launches ‘plastic free’ partnership

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A Bracknell veterinary hospital is celebrating National Recycling Week (September 23-29) by pledging to reduce plastic waste in its practice. Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital, in Binfield, has become a ‘plastic free business champion’ through the Surfers Against Sewage initiative. Surfers Against Sewage is a charity which works with local communities to fight the plastic pollution …

Be prepared to help pets de-stress, urge Moor Cottage Vets

Pet lovers are being urged to be well prepared for what veterinary experts have highlighted as a time of year which can be difficult to keep animals calm. Noisy celebrations such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year are all identified as occasions which can cause stress for pets. Help is at hand, …

Protect pets as temperatures set to rise, warn Bracknell Vets

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A Bracknell vet is urging pet owners to protect their animals this summer, as the weather looks set to improve across the UK. Following a wet start to the summer, it is predicted that temperatures are set to return in the coming weeks. Alan Hutchinson, acting co-clinical director of Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital, which is …

Snakes and Adders not a game for dogs, warn Bracknell Vets

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A senior vet is urging dog owners across Bracknell to be on their guard after recent reports of pets being attacked by poisonous snakes. Alan Hutchinson, acting co-clinical director at Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital, in London Road, Binfield, has issued the warning after a number of reported adder attacks on dogs across the country. Adders, …