New rabbit vaccination!
A new rabbit vaccination has been developed that protects rabbits against both Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in a single dose, and it provides protection for 12 months. Until now the vaccinations came seperately, and had to be given at least 2 weeks apart, in addition the Myxomatosis vaccine only provided protection for 6 months. Both [...]
Frontline Combo promotion for May and June
With the arrival of warmer spring weather, comes fleas. So to coincide with this, for the months of May and June we have a special offer on Frontline Combo. If you buy a 3 pipette pack you’ll get an extra pipette free, and if you buy a 6 pipette pack you’ll get two extra ones free. Unlike over the counter Frontline, [...]
‘Sweet’ fundraising for the PDSA
The PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) is a charity that helps over 350,000 sick or injured pets a year get veterinary treatment, that their owner would otherwise be unable to afford. The PDSA have asked all veterinary practices to raise just £1 a day through April. Although this seems like a small amount, [...]
New equipment
Summerhill has just purchased a new piece of equipment called a ‘Tonovet’. This specialised instrument measures the pressure inside your pet’s eyes and so is useful in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as glaucoma and uveitis. The Tonovet works by quickly and painlessly touching the surface of the eye with a small probe. [...]
Grape/raisin poisoning in dogs and lily poisoning in cats
Many dog owners are unaware that grapes and raisins can be poisonous to their pet. At present the toxic substance has yet to be identified, but varies significantly between different types of grapes and raisins. Some appear to cause no problems, while others (even if eaten in small quantities) can lead to fatal kidney [...]
New tick treatment for dogs
Merial (the makers of Frontline and Frontline Combo) have just released a new product for dogs. Certifect has the same ingredients in it as Frontline Combo (so offers outstanding flea protection), but it also has an additional ingredient that makes it even more effective against ticks. Certifect kills ticks more quickly than any other product [...]
Helen’s studying hard
All the vets at Summerhill are keen to improve on their ‘GP’ knowledge and Helen is no exception. She has recently enrolled in a modular course run by the University of Liverpool Vet School, that will lead her towards a further qualification (known as a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice). Over the next two years [...]
Overweight pet? Time for action!
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 [...]
Hill’s loyalty Scheme
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 [...]
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 [...]
