News & Advice

6 Pet Care Life Hacks from Pet Parents in Northamptonshire

August 11th, 2025

Our vets have gathered a few of their favourite tips from pet owners, to help make pet care that little bit easier.

How intelligent is your dog? Take Our Test

July 21st, 2025

Our team at Towcester Vets have put together a set of challenges to help you find out just how clever your dog is.

Summer Pet Water-Safety Tips from Towcester Vets

July 14th, 2025

Read up on the pros and risks of summer water exposure for pets, with advice from our team.

Cat Territory Issues? Read Tips from Towcester Vets

July 7th, 2025

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

June 23rd, 2025

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?

June 16th, 2025

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

June 9th, 2025

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

May 26th, 2025

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

May 23rd, 2025

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?

May 23rd, 2025

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 […]