News & Advice

Identifying & Preventing Staggers in Cattle & Sheep

April 11th, 2022

Staggers is caused by low blood concentration of magnesium and affects both sheep and cattle.  It is most commonly seen in adult lactating animals grazing lush, fast-growing grass pasture but we do see a number of cases in housed animals every year.

Newborn Cria Care

April 11th, 2022

Summer is an exciting time for new arrivals! Whilst most camelids manage this period without any problems, by keeping a close eye on newborns, any problems can be spotted and treated early ensuring happy, healthy babies.

Towcester Vets offer tips on how to be a responsible cat owner

April 7th, 2022

Cat care starts with a comfortable home environment that’s as stress-free as possible. Discover what else your cat needs here.

SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast, Risk factors, Action & Treatment

March 22nd, 2022

The SCOPS Nematodirus forecast predicts the hatch date for Nematodirus based on temperature data from 140 weather stations throughout the UK.

Cats, dogs and bee stings – what you need to know

March 21st, 2022

Can you tell the difference between a bee and a wasp? What should you do if your pet gets stung? Find out here.

Understanding laminitis in horses & ponies

March 17th, 2022

Holly Gimmler, one of our newest equine vets, has written this short article looking into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of laminitis as well as the implications for ongoing management once a horse has suffered from this common condition.

Cat hay fever symptoms & treatments you need to know about

March 14th, 2022

Hay fever is one of the most common illnesses in cats, yet many owners are not aware of it. Learn more about it here.

Towcester Vets share spring safety tips for dog, cat & rabbit owners

March 7th, 2022

The team at Towcester Vets are sharing advice on common dangers that can affect all pets this season.

What do you get for your levy?

March 7th, 2022

This month we have another article from AHDB that explains what you get for your levy.

4 common types of skin problems in dogs

March 7th, 2022

Whether your dog has allergies, dry skin, a parasite infestation, or fungal infection, it is important to identify the problem at hand.