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Don’t go kissing any toads!
In their recent report, the PDSA reported on the dangers of toads in gardens; and with the warmer weather finally here, now is when we all spend more time enjoying our gardens with our pets. However,...
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Lungworm – be aware of the signs
Lungworm – (Angiostrongylus vasorum) Angiostrongylus vasorum is a nematode parasite that lives in the lungs and the right side of the heart of foxes and dogs. Life cycle The life cycle of...
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Don’t Cook your Dog
With the summer holidays fast approaching, the Kennel Club have issued an informative leaflet on how best to travel with your dog. Consider the weather and your journey in advance, especially if you...
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Kebab anyone??
When you are enjoying the barbeque this summer, take care not to let your dog chew or swallow the wooden kebab skewers. These skewers can puncture the intestine into the abdomen and lead to major...
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Babies and Pets?? Here are our top tips
If you are preparing for the exciting arrival of a new baby, we have compiled a few pointers to help prepare your pet too as it can be a confusing time for them. Set up the nursery in good time before...
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What lies beneath
Blue-green algae can be found in many types of water courses throughout the UK (streams, lakes and estuaries, etc) and can produce toxins which may be harmful to both animals and humans. The types of...
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A man’s best friend
‘The bond becomes so strong that they become more like a four legged police officer’ – Daily Mail After seeing this quote, I remembered an article I read in my PDSA newsletter. As a nation, we are...
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Say hello to Harry!
Many thanks to Harry’s owner for sending us this adorable photo of his gorgeous boy. Harry is a Siamese who all the staff at Mill House are incredibly fond of, he has to visit us and stay in the...
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Watch those pesky grass seeds…..
Introducing the handsome Chase. Poor Chase came in as an emergency with a very sore eye. He had happily gone outside and returned 10 minutes later with a swollen eye. His owner brought him in to see...
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Do you know the signs of dehydration?
A recent survey has revealed that 45% of pet owners in the UK are unclear about how much water to give their pets, with over 70% not being able to tell if their animal is dehydrated. Panting, for...
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Beware when you choose a new puppy
In a recent article in the Veterinary Times, it has been reported that The Dogs Trust charity say that under-age and unvaccinated puppies are continuing to be brought into Britain illegally from...
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Happy Pet Owners!
A recent study is suggesting something that we already knew here at Mill House! Pet owners are happier and fitter than people who do not own an animal! Households that own a dog or cat are also more...
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Foreign bodies in cats…keeping cats safe
International Cat Care are running a Keeping Cats Safe campaign during August with a particular focus on ingested foreign bodies. There are some fascinating stories and images in an article which...
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Tracking Epilepsy in Dogs
The Royal Veterinary College has developed a new app for tracking epilepsy in your dog. Available for both Android and Apple devices, the ‘RVC Pet Epilepsy Tracker’ pictured on the left, provides...
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Is your pet well travelled?!
Recent figures from Eurotunnel show that more than 3,600 pets travelled using this service between 23rd and 26th July. In addition, 88% of pets travelling through UK ports and airports under the Pet...
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Disinfectant Warning to Cat Owners
International Cat Care is urging cat owners to beware of the damage disinfectants can cause, as part of its Keeping Cats Safe campaign. Benzalkonium chloride is a cationic detergent found in many...
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Dispose of those batteries responsibly
If your dog chews or punctures a battery it can cause chemical burns, and in very rare and extreme cases heavy metal poisoning. If they are swallowed whole, they are less likely to leak their...
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Cat Litter Tray problems?
Feline Focus recently reported that most elimination problems in cats are litter tray related. They list the main causes of litter tray aversion as follows: Litter tray too small Litter tray walls too...
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Thinking about getting a dog? Read on…
To inspire you to get a dog and in order to highlight the benefits of dog ownership for families, the Dogs Trust has created a playful video that compares an electronic tablet or games console to the...
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Does your rabbit not like the hay?
We always emphasise the importance of feeding hay to your rabbit, however sometimes a rabbit can be a bit choosy when it comes to hay. There are many reasons why they might not like the hay you offer:...
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