News & Advice
Flock Health Club 2025
Our sheep flock health club has enjoyed meeting this year to discuss our flocks, reflect on how things are going and plan for the coming season. We are a friendly group, led by farm vets, which aims to share knowledge and improve health and productivity. This year we have focussed on: Lambing strategies Benchmarking with […]
Bluetongue
Bluetongue (BTV) is a non-contagious, infectious viral disease transmitted only by biting midges, which affects all ruminants (e.g. sheep, cattle, goats and deer) and camelids. The latest strain to affect the UK is BTV-3 which has been an issue on mainland Europe since 2023, the first UK case was reported in November 2023 with a […]
Winter Care for Senior Rabbits: Arthritis, Spondylosis & More
Our nurses in Towcester have some advice for what can hinder your rabbit’s senior years and how you can help them.
Ensuring Your Cat’s Night-time Safety in Northamptonshire
At this time of year, more cats are brought to vets after night-time road accidents. Read our dark night safety tips.
Veterinary Surgeon Holly discusses Mud Fever
Veterinary Surgeon Holly Gimmler, discusses the symptoms of Mud Fever (Pastern Dermatitis), how to treat it and importantly how to prevent it. Mud Fever also referred to as Pastern Dermatitis, is a common non-contagious skin condition which typically affects the lower limbs of horses following exposure to wet, muddy conditions. Horses can suffer in summer […]
Colic, a cause for concern!
Colic is one of the most common equine emergencies we see at Towcester Equine Vets. It is not a disease, rather colic describes general abdominal pain and discomfort. There are many ‘types’ of colic, which means there are a lot of disease processes (and changes that can occur in the gastrointestinal tract) that cause abdominal […]
A World of Entertainment for Your Cat at Home
Towcester Vets are sharing the signs of cat boredom and their top tips for entertaining your cat at home.
Tying up (Azoturia)
What is ‘tying up’? ‘Tying up’ also known as Azoturia is a term for a horse suffering from muscle damage. This condition is cramping of the muscles usually in the hindlimbs or back which occurs when muscles are not properly oxygenated. What causes ‘tying up’? There are many causes of ‘tying up’ which vary depending […]
Fireworks Season
It’s Autumn which means fireworks are around the corner with bonfire night and New Year not far away. Here are some top tips about how to help your horse out during the fireworks. How do I prepare for fireworks? The best strategy to a stress-free fireworks night is to have a plan. If you have […]
How to Find the Purrrfect Cat Toy for Your Feline Friend
Find the perfect toy to keep your cat entertained and happy with advice from Towcester Vets’ nurses.
