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Overweight pet? Time for action!

Overweight pet? Time for action!

January 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Nearly half of UK pets are overweight, is yours? If you’re not sure click onto www.hillspet.co.uk and go to their ’Get your pet in shape’ section.  There’s an excelllent adjustable diagram to help you decide on your pets body condition score, and hence whether you need to take any action. Look under the ‘Is your pet in good shape’ and take the ‘Feel the ribs’ test! Obesity leads to a long list of health problems and a reduced life expectancy.  Our free ‘Weight watcher’ nurse clinics, not only keep you motivated with regular weigh ins,... [Read the full story]

Staff News

Hannah ‘officially’ joins the team

Hannah ‘officially’ joins the team

January 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Hannah has been undertaking her nursing training at Summerhill for the last year, but we are happy to announce that this spring she will become one of our permanent members of staff.  Hannah will continue her training at Eastern College and under the supervision of our clinical coach Nadine, but as she will be spending more time at the practice, many more of you (and your pets) will get to meet her.  Read More →

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Hill’s loyalty Scheme

Hill’s loyalty Scheme

January 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

     Just to remind you all that our Hill’s loyalty scheme is still in force. If you by 6 bags of any Hill’s food (excluding prescription diets) you will get the 7th bag free.  Once your loyalty card has been stamped 6 times (for each bag of food), you will be entitled to £10 off a dog neuter, or £3 off a cat neuter, £5 off a vaccination, £2.50 off flea products, £5 off a microchip, £2 off dental products and £5 off a ‘well pet’ blood test.  Ask for a loyalty card at reception.  Read More →

Did You Know?

Dos and Don’ts for Christmas

Dos and Don’ts for Christmas

December 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

In order to keep your pet happy and healthy this Christmas, please read our DOs and DON’Ts. DON’T feed your pet left overs from your Christmas meal. Poultry bones can get stuck or cause perforations, and rich food can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. DON’T feed your pet chocolate, it’s toxic. (For more information see our winter poisons post in the ‘Did you know?’ section.) DON’T leave pets unattended around your Christmas tree. Pets love playing and chewing with bright shiny objects, including fairy light wires. Electrocution or gastro-intestinal blockages... [Read the full story]

Staff News

Hannah ‘officially’ joins the team

Hannah ‘officially’ joins the team

Hannah has been undertaking her nursing training at Summerhill for the last year, but we are happy to announce that this spring she will become one of our permanent members of staff.  Hannah will continue her training at Eastern College and under the supervision of our clinical coach Nadine, but as she will be spending...

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Hill’s loyalty Scheme

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Did You Know?

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VPIS & winter poisons

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