News & Advice
How to Exercise Cats and Encourage Play
Lack of exercise can make cats feel sluggish. Here’s some ideas from our vets in Towcester to get them moving again.
CMA Report
With the Competition and Marketing Authority’s report being released and widely debated we felt we should discuss the findings and how they impact us. The report is so far only their initial findings, with consultation and discussion now open again until a final Order is published. It is suggested that their final report could include […]
Towcester Vets on 5 Fatty Foods Owners Commonly Feed Pets
Read our article summarising some of the worst fatty foods to cut down or avoid feeding dogs and cats.
How to Spot Heart Disease in Dogs Early
In this article, Towcester Vets team share common heart problems in dogs and how to help prevent them.
A revolutionary treatment in Equine Osteoarthritis
Alpha-2 Treatment What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, inflammatory process within joints, causing cartilage damage by the upregulation of harmful proteases and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of lameness and poor performance in horses, with several treatment options available, including anti-inflammatory and regenerative therapies. Innovative research in this area is ongoing, with […]
Simple Changes to Support Arthritic Pets at Home
Straight-forward home care ideas from Towcester Vets to provide comfort for pets with arthritis.
Don’t guess…test! Worm Egg Counts
Learn to do your own worm egg counts Worm egg counts are a key part of a sustainable parasite control plan and are essential in knowing when worming is required….and when it’s not! We have a number of clients now undertaking their own counts on farm allowing them to test as often as they want, […]
Forage Analysis
Getting forage analysed before the winter is essential to ensure cows and ewes are being fed appropriately in the run up to calving and lambing. Most feed companies will offer this service but you can now also send samples to a lab for nutritional and mineral analysis through us. Silage should be left for at […]
Eye issues on the farm
Sore, runny, and cloudy eyes are often a problem in both sheep flocks (‘pink eye’) and cattle herds (‘New Forest eye’). Whilst some cases can be relatively mild, others can lead to blindness in animals. ‘Pink Eye’ In Sheep Pink eye is a bacterial infection which spreads rapidly through flocks due to close-contact, for example […]
Time to Bring Small Pets Indoors in Northamptonshire?
Prepare for winter by knowing when to move rabbits and guinea pigs indoors. Get tips on temperature monitoring and cosy indoor spaces.
