Medivet Torquay Moor Ln

26/04/2024

It had been a tiring ordeal for this litter of Dachshund puppies, who were in for their first vaccine on Thursday!

29/03/2024

Regular vaccinations are essential for keeping your dog protected from potentially fatal diseases such as parvovirus, canine hepatitis and kennel cough. Certain diseases require booster vaccinations every year.

Read more about dog vaccinations here: https://bit.ly/43e83OQ

Regular vaccinations protect your dog from potentially fatal diseases. Find out what’s involved and why they’re essential in keeping your dog safe.

23/03/2024

Puppy socialisation is one of the most important things you can do, these early experiences will help them grow into a calm, confident and loving companion. 🐶

You can start socialising your puppy as soon as you pick them up, this could be something simple like getting them used to being picked up.

Find out more about puppy socialisation here:

There are many benefits to puppy socialisation; the window of opportunity is small, so it’s important to know what you need to do and when.

19/03/2024

Dental disease can seriously impact your dogs overall health, so keeping a good dental routine is really important to help prevent this.

Regular brushing of their teeth, a low-sugar diet and attending regular dental check-ups are the best way to prevent dental disease.

Read here to find out the five ways dental disease can affect your dog's health:

Dental disease can seriously impact your dog’s overall health. Find out the dangers and how to avoid them.

16/03/2024

FOUND!

BLUE / GREY WHIPPET
MICROCHIPPED
SPAYED
HALSTEADS ROAD, TORQUAY AREA
PLEASE CALL PRACTICE ON 01803 313400 IF SIGHTED OR BRING TO CLINIC IF IN YOUR POSSESSION

possibly nervous, may run if approached

16/03/2024

Rabbit's body language is subtle, and therefore it can be harder to figure out how they're feeling. There's a few common behaviours that might notice in your pet rabbit. These include chinning; your rabbit will rub things with the underside of their chin to mark their scent, nudging; they may nudge you to get your attention, and fur pulling; this could be a sign of boredom or pain.

To find out more about the common behaviours in rabbits and their body language, read our advice here:

Rabbits are adorable creatures and much-loved family pets, but their body language is subtle and it’s not always easy to work out how they’re feeling. We know you love your bunny and want the best for them, so we’ve tried to answer some of the most common questions about their behaviour.

16/03/2024

Did you know we are now open all day on Saturdays?

We have our usual walk-ins for consults between 9:00am-12:00pm (noon), but are now open for bookable* afternoon appointments after 3:00pm, until we close at 7:00pm.

You can book these appointments by calling the practice on 01803 313400.

*Bookable appointments ahead of time are *only* available on Saturdays.

15/03/2024

During a rare quiet moment at the practice, Dexter came and had a great day catching bubbles in our waiting room!

13/03/2024

Fleas can be very uncomfortable for your pet, so it's important to check your cat all year round so you can catch any fleas early, as if they're left untreated they could lead to more serious illnesses. The first signs may be red inflamed skin, regular scratching or biting of the skin.

Speak to your vet for the best treatment option for your cat, and read here for more advice:

Fleas are a common skin parasite that affect cats (& dogs), they aren’t fussy about which species they live on or feed off. They can be incredibly uncomfortable for your cat and left untreated they can lead to more serious illnesses.