Like many people dread going to the doctor, the vet can be a source of anxiety for our pets. Luckily, there are steps you can take to alleviate some of the anxiety your pet feels when it senses a vet visit in Bracknell is coming up. Preparing for your visit If possible, hold off on …
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Keeping your dog safe during car travel in Bracknell
It’s hard not to smile when you see a dog with its head out of the window in a travelling car. They look so happy and carefree! But travelling with an unrestrained dog could be a real risk – to them, to you, and to other drivers. If you’re going to be out and about …
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Barbecues and your pets – things to consider
Picture the scene…you’re in your garden, the sun is shining, maybe you have friends and family round to visit, and the charcoals are just about ready for you to start cooking al fresco. The last thing you want is an emergency vet visit with your beloved pet. If you’re planning a barbecue this weekend, here are …
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Heat awareness for animals in hutches in Bracknell
We all enjoy getting out in the sunshine in Bracknell, Berkshire; however, it is not always true for our pets! Any animal can overheat in hot weather, and we can often forget how tough it can be on our pets that live in hutches, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. It can be easy to …
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Important client information regarding out of hours changes from 1st July
At Moor Cottage Vets, we are very conscious your pets are part of your family, and our priority is, and always will be, to ensure they have access to the very best care no matter what time of day or night it is. Out-of-hours service provision Until recently, we have provided a nurse-led overnight service …
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PRODUCT RECALL
Fold Hill Foods has taken precautionary action to recall several dry cat food diets due to safety concerns. This is a result of a concerning spike detected by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the number of pancytopenia cases in cats throughout the UK. What should I do? If you have bought any of the …
We’re all ears when it comes to your rabbit
Every year we celebrate Rabbit Awareness Week, a week dedicated to our rabbits. This year is the 15th year of the celebration, where we will be hopping through the years, as we provide you with the best information about how to care for your rabbit and how adapting their care throughout their years will help …
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Laparoscopic or ‘keyhole’ spaying
Did you know that our practice offers a laparoscopic option for spaying female dogs as well as the standard spaying option? Laparoscopic surgery uses a camera and specialised instruments and is becoming increasingly popular due to the benefits listed below. Laparoscopic spaying is performed via keyhole surgery which means the procedure is done by using …
Bracknell vets, Moor Cottage Vets, discuss 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 microchipping can help with keeping them safe. A microchip identifies your pet as belonging to you. It contains a unique reference number which links to your details as an owner, stored on a …
Bracknell vets discuss kennel cough myths and facts
The very name ‘kennel cough’ suggest that dogs are only at risk of contracting this airborne disease if you put them into boarding kennels, while you go on holiday for example. It’s for this reason that many pet owners don’t get their dog vaccinated, because they don’t see the disease as a risk. Here we …
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