News & Advice

July 13th, 2026

Vets in Towcester share tips on maintaining pet routines during school holidays.

July 9th, 2026

Towcester Vets shares easy ways to keep indoor cats happy and stimulated this summer

June 30th, 2026

Anaemia Anaemia is a common clinical presentation in alpacas. Anaemia can be assessed by checking eye membrane colour regularly. We would recommend checking eye colour at least monthly, but with increased frequence during high-risk periods. The most common cause of Anaemia in camelids is Haemonchus (barber pole worm) but this isn’t the only cause. Haemonchus […]

June 30th, 2026

We have officially named our new Ovacyte machine: Scooby Poo! Thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Market event and took part in the naming competition. Scooby Poo is used regularly for worm egg counts and can provide highly sensitive detection of eggs in faecal samples. Last year we offered farms their 10th […]

June 30th, 2026

Electronic identification (EID) ear tags become compulsory for all calves born from January 2027. The tags, which contain a microchip which stores a unique 15-digit animal identification number, can be read from up to 1m away, in the dark or when dirty via an EID reader. The scheme is designed to help improve biosecurity by […]

June 22nd, 2026

Our experts explain how to protect your pets from UV rays and pavement burns this summer.

June 15th, 2026

Planning a UK holiday with dogs? Vets share tips on travel, accommodation, and keeping your pet safe

June 8th, 2026

Shaving pets for summer: our vets explain what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to keep your pet cool

May 25th, 2026

Top tips from our vets on navigating your pet’s changing needs and caring for pets at every age.

May 18th, 2026

Is your pet fit for summer adventures in Northamptonshire? Tips from our team helping them stay healthy and sun-ready.