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smallanimal_retirement
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Early Retirement - and how to avoid it!
THESE DAYS, with advances in veterinary medicine and nutrition, our pets are living longer than ever before - which of course is great news! However, the less good news is that with advancing years their... More Info>>
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smallanimals_arthritis
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Ouch ! Arthritis: Is your pet affected ?
Normal joint function is something that most of us take for granted in our pets. However arthritis (or degenerative joint disease) is a relatively common problem, particularly in older pets. In the majority... More Info>>
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smallanimals_ears
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Does My Pet Have Ear Problems?
Most of the ear problems seen in dogs and cats involve disease of the external ear canal, a condition called otitis externa (sometimes called canker). Signs of otitis externa are commonly an itchy and... More Info>>
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smallanimals_fleas
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Fleas: Keeping One Jump Ahead
Fleas are a cause of intense irritation to both pets and their owners! However the key to controlling them is to understand their life-cycle. Adult fleas, which are typically just 2mm in length (and clearly... More Info>>
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smallanimals_lump
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What should I do if I find a lump on my pet?
ONE of the great benefits of regular grooming is that you can keep a watchful eye for lumps and bumps. If your pet develops a lump, there may be several possible underlying causes. These include allergic... More Info>>
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smallanimals_microchip
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Microchip your pet against loss
EVERY year the RSPCA and Dog Wardens pick up thousands of lost pets. However reuniting these pets with their owners can prove very difficult since many of them cannot be reliably identified. This is obviously... More Info>>
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smallanimals_worms
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Does my pet have worms?
WHEN looking at worms in dogs and cats, there are two major types of worm to consider:- Tapeworms live in the small intestines and shed segments containing eggs, which pass out in the faeces. The eggs... More Info>>
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smallanimals_radiography
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Radiography - not just for broken bones!
IT IS difficult to talk about radiography without firstly taking a look at the underlying technology involved. X-rays are technically a special type of radiation produced by an X-ray machine. X-rays are... More Info>>
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smallanimals_summerhols
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Plan now for summer holidays!
photo: Jane Burton IF YOU are planning to take your dog or cat abroad to Europe in Summer 2006 using the Pet Travel Scheme, NOW is the time to start your preparations! Since March 2000 dogs and cats fulfilling... More Info>>
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smallanimals_toothache
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Does my cat have toothache?
Did you know that pets, unlike their owners, frequently suffer from dental problems without showing any obvious outward signs of pain? Dental disease can occur at any age and recent surveys have shown... More Info>>
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smallanimals_feline
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Feline Leukaemia Virus
DID YOU know that infection with the Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) is now the commonest infectious cause of premature death in cats in the UK? Whilst the virus does on occasions cause true leukaemia,... More Info>>
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smallanimals_kennelcough
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Kennel Cough - Is your dog vaccinated?
KENNEL COUGH (otherwise called Infectious Tracheobronchitis) is a highly contagious disease, affecting dogs of all ages. Infected dogs develop a harsh dry hacking cough that can last for several weeks... More Info>>
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smallanimals_eyetesting
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Eye-Testing Clinic
Every eight weeks or so throughout the year we hold an eye-testing clinic here at Castle Vets. Mr Stuart Ellis BVSc., Cert. V.Ophthal., MRCVS visits us from his base in Preston, Lancashire and we welcome... More Info>>
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smallanimals_guinea
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Keeping your Guinea Pig fit and well
GUINEA PIGS, originating from the grasslands of South America, arc very popular as pets. They are by nature grazing animals and require large amounts of grass, hay and fresh fruit and vegetables together... More Info>>
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Rabbiting On: General Care of your Rabbit
RABBITS are becoming increasingly popular as pets and like all pets, your rabbit needs to visit us from time to time for routine health examinations and vaccinations. Myxomatosis is a distressing viral... More Info>>
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smallanimals_rabbitsdental
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Rabbiting on : dental disease
Did you know that rabbits have continuously growing teeth, growing at a rate of 1-2 mm per week, and that one of the most common health problems in pet rabbits is dental disease, usually associated with... More Info>>
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smallanimals_links
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Links To Other Websites
Cats Protection The Dogs Trust The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association The Blue Cross RSPCA More Info>>
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