Author Archives: Abii Dowdy

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Equine asthma

Posted in Equine, Horses on April 2, 2020 by Abii Dowdy Equine asthma is now the collective term used to describe respiratory disorders otherwise known as COPD, IAD, RAO or heaves.  The terminology is related to its clinical, histological and functional features as well as its similarities to human asthma. It … Continue reading →

Video consultations for your pets

Posted in Small Animal on March 27, 2020 by Abii Dowdy As of today we are now able to offer video consultation by appointment. This should help any of our clients that are self isolating or vulnerable and help us to follow government guidelines whilst supporting all our clients and patients. … Continue reading →

Covid-19 and your pets

Posted in Small Animal on March 27, 2020 by Abii Dowdy Towcester Vets is committed to continuing to care for your pets 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the latest Government advice- with immediate effect, we will only be seeing pets that need to be seen, we are not undertaking routine … Continue reading →

Covid-19 announcement

Posted in Equine on March 26, 2020 by Abii Dowdy Firstly, we hope you and your horse(s) are coping during this difficult time. It goes without saying that the welfare of your horse(s) is of paramount importance to our practice however we do have to consider the health and welfare … Continue reading →

CRGV (Alabama Rot) Update

Posted in Small Animal, Uncategorized on March 18, 2020 by Abii Dowdy We have unfortunately just received confirmation that one of our patients sadly died as a result of Cutaneous Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy also known as Alabama Rot.   Comparatively, this is a rare disease, and to our knowledge this is the … Continue reading →

Protect your pets from Spring problems

Posted in Small Animal on March 11, 2020 by Abii Dowdy In the run-up to Spring, our team want to highlight some common problems that may affect your pets. If you’d like to discuss any of the following points further, please contact the practice on 01327 350239.   Plants and flowers … Continue reading →

Colostrum colostrum colostrum!

Posted in Farm Animal on January 28, 2020 by Abii Dowdy We really cannot stress enough HOW important colostrum consumption is for any newborn animal. The best way to prevent issues with youngstock is to ensure they get the correct amount of colostrum within the first 4 hours of life. Colostrum … Continue reading →

How to tackle obesity in dogs

Posted in Small Animal on January 20, 2020 by Abii Dowdy One of the biggest challenges seen by many vets in the UK is having to deal with obese dogs. It is a serious problem that is often overlooked by many owners. Unfortunately, overweight pets are at a higher risk of … Continue reading →

SMALL ANIMAL INSURANCE

Posted in Small Animal on January 9, 2020 by Abii Dowdy Here at Towcester Vets, we understand that the costs of veterinary care for your pet can be unexpected. To help you during an already difficult time our team members, Debbie and Alison, are dedicated to processing insurance claims on your … Continue reading →

How to get lambing right? Ask the ewes!

Posted in Farm Animal on January 7, 2020 by Abii Dowdy The energy and protein requirements close to lambing can increase by 60%, putting ewes under a lot of strain. To meet this energy demand, we must get the nutrition right in the build up to lambing, otherwise metabolic issues such … Continue reading → ← Older posts