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

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

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

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

Cat microchip tale Hi, my name is Paws and I’d like to say thank you……thank you to my owners for getting me microchipped when I was a kitten! You see one day I went for a stroll, exploring the neighbours’ gardens and before I knew it I was lost. I walked and walked and just didn’t know which way to turn. Some kind people used to feed me along the way and I

07-JUN-2012

Pet MOT We all forget to book ourselves in to the doctors for an annual health check and general MOT, we shouldn’t forget to do this for our best friend too!! Imagine being a dog, a cat or any other pet and feeling a little bit off colour but not being able to communicate this with your human. Whilst more serious illnesses often make themselves known through obvious symptoms, underlying

20-FEB-2012

As we are approaching that time of the year again when we “remember remember the 5th of November” the team at Companion Care Vets offer some handy tips on preparing your pet for the loud bangs and flashes that come with fireworks. It is important to start thinking about desensitising your dog more than one or two days before fireworks night. Many pets are successfully helped through

11-OCT-2011

Now the weather has started to get cooler it is time to think about the pets that live outside. If you house your rabbit or guinea pig outside, now is the time to start preparing their accommodation for the winter months ahead. Ideally the best option would be to relocate their enclosure in to a garage or shed. If this is not possible then spare blankets or off cuts of carpet are excellent

14-SEP-2011

Pets benefit from having a chip on their shoulder! Over 900 pets go missing in the UK every day and sadly many of these much loved animals are not reunited with their owners. January 2012 - We have seen a number of news articles recently reporting missing pets being found and reunited with their owners, some after many years of being lost. This is great news and puts a really positive spin on

28-JUN-2011

Vaccination Amnesty May 2011 is National Vaccination Month Vet practices across the country will be offering a discount on vaccination for eligible cats, dogs, rabbits and horses to encourage pet owners whose animals are unprotected, not to cut back on life-saving healthcare. Companion Care Vets is taking part in the amnesty – visit www.nvmonline.co.uk to print out your voucher. Here we

05-APR-2011

Your pets’ first visit to the vet Getting a new pet is an exciting time for all the family As part of being a responsible pet owner you should have taken the time to research veterinary surgeries in your area and have your pets’ first visit  to the vet scheduled in your diary. As for what to expect, every visit will vary depending on your experience as a pet owner and

28-FEB-2011