For the month of May we are celebrating our wonderful veterinary nurses and what empowers them to be great at what they do.
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month at Moor Cottage Vets
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Bank Holiday Opening Hours – May 2023
May is a month to celebrate, with three bank holidays to look forward to, including the May Bank Holiday, the coronation of King Charles III and the Spring Bank Holiday. Rest assured, we will still be here for you and your pet; however, the way you access care for your pet might differ from normal. …
Common allergies in pets (what to look out for)
Pets, just like humans, can suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions in pets are often caused by environmental factors, such as pollen or dust as well as certain foods or insect bites. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of the common allergies in pets and the symptoms they may experience.
The weekend of chocolate & treats – keeping our pets safe
The majority of the nation gets excited to be eating Easter eggs or chocolate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or perhaps all three! But we need to careful and ensure our pets don’t get a hold of any, as chocolate could be dangerous for our animals, especially dogs! What should you look out for this …
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Beware chocolate dangers to dogs this Easter
With Easter and countless sweet treats just around the corner, we’re keen to remind dog owners of the potentially fatal consequences of allowing pets to get their paws on a chocolatey feast. While we know many dog owners are aware of the dangers posed to their pets of chocolate, we’re urging everyone with a furry …
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Keep your pet safe and healthy whilst you’re Spring cleaning
Inquisitive dogs and curious cats might enjoy investigating around the house, but the last thing you want them to do is harm themselves on household items.
Is your cat microchipped?
Is your cat microchipped? If you are a cat owner in England, you will be legally required to ensure your cat is microchipped by Saturday 10 June 2024, if it is older than 20 weeks old, following the Government’s announcements on Monday 13 March 2023. Failure to comply may result in a fine of up …
Tooth Brushing Guide for Small Animals
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 …
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 …
