News & Advice

Before spring cleaning read our advice on seasonal dog allergies

March 21st, 2024

If you’re preparing for the annual spring clean, read our advice on whether your dog could have hay fever or is allergic to dust.

Competition and Markets Authority Report

March 14th, 2024

This week the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it’s provisional intention to launch a formal market investigation into the veterinary sector. Their initial review has highlighted some concerns within the industry, particularly with the huge increase in the number of veterinary practices owned by six major corporate groups. At Towcester Vets we would […]

Our Towcester Vets team share vital vaccination advice for dog owners

March 14th, 2024

Essential information about canine infectious diseases and guidelines on which dog vaccinations are recommended for your furry friend.

Towcester Vets essential facts about cat leukaemia

March 7th, 2024

What is Feline Leukaemia? Learn about this contagious cat disease in our article and how to reduce the risk with the help of your vet.

What good pet nutrition looks like and why it’s important

February 21st, 2024

Responsible Pet Ownership month has the team at Towcester Veterinary Centre excited about pet nutrition and how to get it right! Read more here.

Why neutering is the responsible choice for cat owners in Northamptonshire

February 14th, 2024

In this article, our team will explore why and how cat neutering benefits both individual cats and the larger feline population.

Post Movement TB testing

February 6th, 2024

We are now undertaking regular post movement testing for clients after the new rules came in in August 2023. All animals moving from higher incidence areas of England and from Wales into the annual surveillance areas of the Edge Area require post movement TB testing 60-120 days after their arrival. This affects farms in Northamptonshire […]

Fly Control Products

February 6th, 2024

Following our successful talk in November on alternative fly control, we are pleased to announce we are now able to sell fly buckets and bait traps from Bestico. Fly traps are an alternative to using pour on or spot on products which can have a negative effect on the beneficial insect populations during the summer. […]

Mastitis sampling project

February 6th, 2024

APHA is undertaking a ewe mastitis bacteriology project during the 2023/2024 lambing season. The aim of the project is to improve surveillance of the different bacteria causing mastitis in ewes and to provide antimicrobial resistance data. In addition, samples will also be used to provide surveillance for other organisms that may play a role in […]

Nematodirus battus, keep an eye on the forecast this spring…

February 6th, 2024

Nematodirus is a worm that can cause sudden death and significant growth reductions in lambs. It is different to other worms because the larvae survive within the egg on the pasture, allowing infection to pass from one lamb crop to the next year’s lamb crop. This means pasture that had ewes and lambs on in […]