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At Moor Cottage we’re proud to be an accredited gold level Cat Friendly Clinic and members of the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine)

Read more: Moor Cottage Vets is a Gold Cat Friendly Clinic

Supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among clinicians, policy makers and also the public to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.

Read more: Antibiotic awareness week

With the onset of colder weather, certain conditions that affect our pets can start to worsen. One of these conditions is Osteoarthritis (or OA for short) and below we take a closer look at the disorder and what can be done if your dog is diagnosed with it.

Read more: Focus on Osteoarthritis in Dogs

As the weather gets colder, you and your pet may be spending more time indoors on the sofa. The lack of exercise can have a negative impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of both you and your pet. With ongoing limitations to outdoor activities because of COVID-19, knowing how to keep your pet fit at home could help keep them healthy and happy.

Read more: Exercising your pet in the house in colder months

Road safety week walking dogs

From 16-22 November, it is Road Safety Week in the UK. This week aims to inspire the country to take action on road safety, promoting lifesaving and awareness around speeding. When walking your dog, you should be extra careful, especially around this winter season. For more information on how to make sure your dog can be seen and other helpful tips, please see below:

Read more: Road Safety Week

With Christmas 2020 around the corner and so much uncertainty we wanted to ensure we had our opening times for the festive period in place for you. 

Read more: Holiday season opening hours 2020

Halloween awareness

Halloween can be a fun-filled time of the year for all the family; however, the many unfamiliar sights and sounds can make it a stressful occasion for our pets. Therefore, we have focussed on a few points to be aware of as we approach the day itself:

Read more: Halloween awareness

As pet owners we all want the best for our four-legged friends, but we also know that pet ownership can be expensive. By becoming a member of our VIP Club you can spread the cost of essential healthcare and save money.

Read more: 5 benefits to joining our VIP Club

The change of season from summer to autumn sees lots of changes in nature and our surroundings – greens turn to rust and gold, leaves fall and summer flowers give way to berries. As always there are things we need to be aware of that may affect our pets and their wellbeing. Here are some things to look out for this autumn.

Read more: Keeping your pet safe this autumn

We celebrate World Heart Day today on 29 September 2020. This is the world’s biggest awareness-raising platform for cardiovascular disease (CVD) which is accountable for nearly half of all non-communicable disease deaths in humans.

Read more: World Heart Day 29th September 2020