Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month

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May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month. This campaign, led by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role of the veterinary nursing profession to the public. Veterinary nurses are an integral part of the veterinary team at Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre and are vital for the smooth running of…

Puppy Development during COVID-19

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Are you wondering how to safely socialise your new puppy during the coronavirus lockdown? We’ve put together a few tips for all new puppy parents. As we all do our best to stay safe and comply with the government’s lockdown restrictions, puppies are likely to have their primary vaccination course later than usual. This delay…

Easter Opening Hours

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With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times.   Good Friday: 8:30am – 17:00pm Saturday: 8:30am – 13:30pm Sunday: Closed – Emergencies Only Easter Monday: 8:30am – 13:30pm

Bitesize guide to protecting pets’ teeth

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We’re giving pet owners advice on how to look after their animals’ dental health as part of an awareness campaign from January to March 2019. We’re urging people to be vigilant when looking after their pet’s pearly whites, as dental disease among cats, dogs and rabbits is one of the most common problems dealt with…

Protect pets as temperatures set to soar

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With temperatures remaining high and forecasters predicting a sizzling summer across the UK, we are urging pet owners to keep their animals safe. Martin Leith clinical director at Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, is urging people not to leave their pets in cars or conservatories during the hot weather. Martin said: “Temperatures inside a car can…