Brushing is by far the best method of keeping your pet’s teeth clean and is more successful if taken in stages. Ideally, it would help if you brushed your dog’s teeth at least once daily or three times at a minimum to help remove plaque and prevent tartar build-up. STAGE 1: Build confidence Smaller pets …
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Nutritional advice for dogs and cats
When we think about weight management in pets it can be easy to focus on their exercise routine and how active they might, or might not, be. However, getting them out for their daily walk is only part of it, and in fact what they eat from one day to the next plays an equally …
The importance of microchipping your pet
Keeping our pets safe is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and, as well as feeding, exercising and cuddling them, that includes identifying them so that we can be reunited if we are parted. A microchip literally identifies your pet as belonging to you. It …
Festive opening hours 2022
As we head into the festive season, we want to reassure you that we will still be here for you and your pet, however, with some slightly different opening hours than normal. Please see below our opening times over Christmas and New Year. Friday 23 December: 8am – 7pm Saturday 24 December: 8.30am – 4pm Sunday …
Top tips for keeping your pet warm throughout the winter months
Just like us, our pets feel the cold; whilst we can indulge in hot drinks and wrap up in layers and warm up by the fire, you should also consider how to keep your pets happy and warm as the temperatures start to fall.
Important Information – Price Increase 2022
Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times.
Moor Cottage reunites owner with homing pigeon after a year of going missing!
Moor Cottage Vets reunite a lost homing pigeon with its Polish owner more than a year after it had gone missing. The poor pigeon was exhausted and dehydrated when handed in at Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice in Bracknell, Berkshire, by a member of the public. He was rehydrated and given pain relief, while Moor Cottage …
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August Bank Holiday hours in Bracknell
With the summer bank holiday just around the corner, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 29 August 2022 may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out-of-hours contact number. Our opening hours in Bracknell this weekend are: Saturday 27th 8.30-4.30 (normal hours) …
Top 10 hazards to watch out for this summertime to protect your pets
Summertime in Bracknell brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable! However, when the temperatures rise, the dangers to our pets increase too. To keep pets safe, you should be aware of potential hazards, as well as some top tips to help …
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The role of a client care team in Bracknell
As with any business in Bracknell, a vet practice such as ours at Moor Cottage Vets needs a strong supporting team for the non-clinical business functions. The client care team will generally be the first and last port of call for pets and their owner. Depending on the size of the practice, this can include: …
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