News & Advice
Cat Territory Issues? Read Tips from Towcester Vets
In this article, our vets advise on how to calmly introduce a new cat to your home and avoid terrifying territorial behaviour!
Towcester Vets’ Guide to Building a Dog Obstacle Course
Looking for summer exercise ideas for your dog? Our nursing team have come up with some great ideas for building an obstacle course.
Which Summer Plants are Safe for Dogs, Cats and Rabbits?
Planning a pet-safe garden in Northamptonshire? Discover which summer plants are safe for dogs, cats and rabbits and download our guide.
Help Cats Avoid Heatstroke with These Summer Garden Ideas
Heatstroke is a dangerous condition – learn how to create a cool space for your cat with our vets in Towcester.
Nine Things Our Veterinary Nurses in Towcester Can Help With
From vaccinations to nail clipping and surgery aftercare – here´s some of the wonderful ways our veterinary nurses can help your pet.
Latest on Bluetongue
Bluetongue update (correct as of early September 2025) At the time of writing there have been 26 cases of bluetongue reported and clinical cases have been seen locally in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We are still urging everyone to consider vaccination as this is our only tool to protect against this disease. The peak of cases […]
Lameness: Foot rot or CODD?
Foot rot or CODD: Which is which and why does it matter? Lameness in sheep is an ongoing issue that many of our farmers face, and with changing guidance and emerging diseases it can be difficult to know how to best approach the problem! The most common causes of lameness are scald, Foot rot and […]
Red Tractor Standards
Changes to Red Tractor Standards On 1st February 2025 changes were made to Red Tractor Standards. The aspects that affect the veterinary review for Beef and Lamb, and Dairy farms, are as follows: Farms that have completed an Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Review in the last 12 months, do not need to carry out […]
Our Vets Warn Cat Owners in Northamptonshire About Overgrooming
Is your cat excessively scratching? Find out why and when to seek help from our vets.
Towcester Vets’ Nurses Answer: Why Dogs Chew
Wondering when a puppy or adult dog will stop chewing and why they do it? Our veterinary nurses explain.
