Swci (pronounced Suki) is a lovely little Cocker Spaniel who came to Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital as she wasn’t feeling quite herself. She didn’t have her usual good appetite and wasn’t running around as much as normal. We performed urine, faecal and blood tests, as well as carrying out an ultrasound scan and radiograph of Swci’s …
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Hector’s story…
Hector is a lovely Springer Spaniel who has been visiting us since he was a little pup of 8 weeks old. He has now reached the ripe old age of (nearly) 14! At the end of November, Hector was rushed into us as he was unable to stand and was very distressed and disorientated. He …
Paws for thought and protect pets at christmas, urges bracknell vet
We’re warning pet owners to be aware of household hazards which could affect their animals at Christmas in a bid to avoid an emergency trip to surgery. Roberta Duncan, our clinical director, says the festive period can present a minefield of potential issues for pets as homes are decorated and a range of food and …
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Raising money for local charity this Christmas
We have launched our annual Christmas present appeal to raise money for homeless dogs and cats. We will host the fundraising event for local rescue centres up until Christmas Eve. We have supported Pineridge Dog Sanctuary, among others, to raise money for them over the festive period, which is a particularly busy time of year. …
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Bebe is our Braveheart for November
We first met Bebe on Saturday, September 20 after her owners were worried about her lethargy and weight loss. We took blood and urine samples, which showed a urinary tract infection, so we sent Bebe home with antibiotics and pain relief. Two days later, she hadn’t improved so her owners admitted her to hospital. We …
Act now if taking pets abroad after Brexit
We’re reminding pet owners they have until the end of the month to act if they intend to travel to the European Union (EU) with their furry friend from the end of March. Roberta Duncan, our clinical director, is urging pet owners to be organised with their preparations for foreign travel, should the UK leave …
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Brave Heart for October – Hugo
Hugo is a 2 year old Dobermann who has been nominated to receive our hospital Braveheart award. Hugo was initially seen on the 17th September 2018 having vomited up a sock he had consumed. Hugo’s demeanour continued to deteriorate and he presented lethargic, so Veterinary Surgeon Olivia admitted him to the hospital for Intravenous Fluid …
Cat’s bat attack horror
Batty the battered bat faces spending Halloween at a rescue sanctuary after enduring a fright night of his own. The tiny Pipistrelle Bat, which is just 40mm long and weighs only six grams, was brought to our hospital after a night time attack by a cat. Our staff had the tricky task of examining the …
Mollie is our Brave Heart for September 2018
Mollie the 7 year old Labrador patient who we have chosen as our brave heart for the month of September. Mollie is a lovely Labrador that was hospitalised due to having haemorrhagic gastroenteritis (serve inflammation of her stomach and intestines resulting in blood in her faeces) and vomiting. This was the second time she has …
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Advice to keep pets calm during ‘fireworks season’
There are lots of things pet owners can do to help ensure their animals are comfortable over the coming months, with Halloween and firework displays on the horizon. We’re offering help and advice to ensure it’s not a time of year for pets to fear. Whether it’s trick or treaters knocking on doors, Bonfire Night …
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