Careful consideration should be given to buying or adopting any pet – and rabbits are no exception! There’s no doubting that rabbits make wonderful pets and are often the first pet of choice for children. Rabbits can live for up to 10 years and have specific needs when it comes to habitat, diet and veterinary care so there is lots to consider beyond the cute fluffy bunny you

21-MAR-2013

…..well your dog for one! He may love the smell and the taste but did you know that chocolate is toxic and even a small amount consumed can spell bad news for your sweet toothed four legged friend? Read our information and advice on chocolate poisoning. Why is chocolate poisonous? The poison in chocolate is ‘Theobromine’ this is a natural occurring stimulant found

12-MAR-2013

Some questions to consider before adoption a pet: Which pet? And once that decision is made… Which breed? Which size? Male or female? Do we have the time that the new addition will need? What about the costs? Vet bills, insurance, food, beds etc…. Another decision that should be part of the process is will

23-JAN-2013

Keep your pets safe this Christmas Christmas is a time for celebrating, having fun and spoiling our loved ones – including our pets! However it is important to remember that cats, dogs and other pets should not be treated, or fed, any differently during the festive season. Here are Companion Care Vets top tips to ensure you and your pets have a safe and happy festive

10-DEC-2012

Stay safe after dark this winter Some tips for walking your dog after night falls….. The clocks changing at the end of October brings with it the inevitable long nights…..by 5.30pm (even earlier on a grey day) it will be as dark as if it were 10pm and for those dog owners who take their pets for a quick walk before settling down for the evening knowing how to stay safe is

07-NOV-2012

A trip to the vet – who knew it could be so much fun? Sookie is a two year old black Labrador who is a very gentle, but bouncy character! Everything is exciting in Sookie’s eyes and that includes a routine trip to the vet. Sookie’s owner takes her to the vet for a six-monthly check where she has a quick ‘once-over’ and more ‘spot-on’ treatment

10-OCT-2012

Start preparing for Fireworks season…..NOW! Read our tips about how to prepare your pet for the loud bangs and flashes that come with fireworks. It is important to start thinking about desensitizing your dog more than one or two days before fireworks night. October is the perfect time, it gives you a few weeks to help your pet and time to seek your vets advice should you need it.

03-OCT-2012

The Great Companion Care Vets Vaccination Amnesty Companion Care Vet practices across the country will be offering a discount on vaccination for eligible cats and dogs to encourage pet owners whose animals are unprotected, not to cut back on life-saving healthcare – click here to print out your voucher. Core and non-core vaccinations In recent years, MSD Animal Health

25-SEP-2012

Like all pets your rabbit will, from time to time, need to be transported to the vet for vaccinations, teeth checks or if he or she falls ill. It is important that you transport your rabbit safely and minimize stress for your pet. The majority of rabbits aren’t going to be used to environments other than their own hutch, run or home and to suddenly be in an unfamiliar travel cage or

17-SEP-2012

Seasonal Canine Illness You may have read in the news in recent weeks about Seasonal Canine Illness, which sadly has claimed the lives of several dogs over the past two years and remains something of a mystery in terms of cause. Generally, cases of Seasonal Canine Illness are seen between August and November and occur after walking in woodland. The illness can affect dogs of any size, shape or

05-SEP-2012

Checking your rabbits’ overall condition is part and parcel of being a responsible pet owner. One thing to look out for is Flystrike (Myiasis). Flystrike is essentially a maggot infestation and although more common during warm weather it can affect rabbits at any time. Here is some advice for rabbit owners…. What can cause flystrike? •    If your rabbit

05-SEP-2012

Dangerous Dogs – an overview of the new guidelines Many of you will have read in the news in recent weeks about new guidelines that have been put in place for judges dealing with people convicted of being owners of dangerously out of control dogs which harm others in a public place. We have provided this overview of the guidelines and what they mean to dog owners as well as advice from

03-SEP-2012