News & Advice
Ensuring Your Cat’s Night-time Safety in Northamptonshire
At this time of year, more cats are brought to vets after night-time road accidents. Read our dark night safety tips.
Veterinary Surgeon Holly discusses Mud Fever
Veterinary Surgeon Holly Gimmler, discusses the symptoms of Mud Fever (Pastern Dermatitis), how to treat it and importantly how to prevent it. Mud Fever also referred to as Pastern Dermatitis, is a common non-contagious skin condition which typically affects the lower limbs of horses following exposure to wet, muddy conditions. Horses can suffer in summer […]
Colic, a cause for concern!
Colic is one of the most common equine emergencies we see at Towcester Equine Vets. It is not a disease, rather colic describes general abdominal pain and discomfort. There are many ‘types’ of colic, which means there are a lot of disease processes (and changes that can occur in the gastrointestinal tract) that cause abdominal […]
A World of Entertainment for Your Cat at Home
Towcester Vets are sharing the signs of cat boredom and their top tips for entertaining your cat at home.
Tying up (Azoturia)
What is ‘tying up’? ‘Tying up’ also known as Azoturia is a term for a horse suffering from muscle damage. This condition is cramping of the muscles usually in the hindlimbs or back which occurs when muscles are not properly oxygenated. What causes ‘tying up’? There are many causes of ‘tying up’ which vary depending […]
Fireworks Season
It’s Autumn which means fireworks are around the corner with bonfire night and New Year not far away. Here are some top tips about how to help your horse out during the fireworks. How do I prepare for fireworks? The best strategy to a stress-free fireworks night is to have a plan. If you have […]
How to Find the Purrrfect Cat Toy for Your Feline Friend
Find the perfect toy to keep your cat entertained and happy with advice from Towcester Vets’ nurses.
Towcester Vets Shares Tips For Fun Heart-Healthy Dog Walks
Do you know about all the benefits of dog walking for both you and your dog? We’re sharing them in our article, plus how to make walks more fun!
Create a Firework Retreat for Your Pet with Towcester Vets’ Guide
Help your pets stay relaxed during the fireworks by building them a safe retreat – discover how in our article.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopy, also known as ‘keyhole ’ surgery, is an advanced surgical technique that uses a tiny camera to allow surgery to be performed via two very small surgical incisions. We are very proud to be one of a very small number of practices within Northamptonshire capable of offering laparoscopic surgery and have had brilliant outcomes […]
