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Rupert wins the heart of Willows Nurse Rebecca
16 August 2017
A tiny rescue dog, who recently underwent life-saving heart surgery at Willows, is now recovering in his new home after being adopted by Rebecca the Willows’ nurse who helped to look after him...
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Scrappy Returns to Agility!
13 August 2017
You may remember the lovely Standard Poodle, Scrappy, as we featured her story back in October 2016...
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Frankie breathes a sigh of relief!
9 August 2017
Frankie is a gorgeous 8 month old Siamese cat who came to Willows following two months of coughing...
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Mystery solved for Angus
6 August 2017
Angus visited Willows neurology service after his owner noticed he was displaying some very ‘odd’ behaviour at home...
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The Big Dig!
2 August 2017
As you will see from the recent photos, the building works are now in full flow and the extension to our existing building is due to be completed by the end of the year...
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Winston - Oncology story
30 July 2017
Winston is a lovely 10 year old Pug who was referred to us a year ago after being diagnosed with a possible malignant tumour in his mouth called a malignant melanoma...
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Not just for barking!
26 July 2017
Nearly everyone has been pleased with the warm weather so far this summer! Unfortunately though the higher temperatures can make life difficult for dogs suffering from laryngeal paralysis - malfunction of the voice box...
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Willows' nurse, Emma, gets her bake on to raise funds for Alzheimer’s charity
23 July 2017
One of our fantastic nurses recently organised a bake sale here at Willows to raise funds for a charity close to her heart...
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Willows form a pack to take on the Wolf Run Challenge
19 July 2017
A small team from Willows, together with their friends and partners, recently took on the challenge of the Wolf Run! Running in a pack they all took on the challenge of wild running, combining their skills and expertise to help them all conquer the rough terrain...
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A warm welcome to Samuela
16 July 2017
Willows is delighted to welcome Samuela Mazzucchelli to the ophthalmology team...
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Dedicated to Darcy
12 July 2017
Sadly, a Willows patient finally lost their battle with cancer this month - but after battling cancer for almost 3 years with hardly any side effects of his treatment, he really was a super patient and a little fighter and so we feel he deserves a tribute...
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Molly is a TV Star!
9 July 2017
Molly, a broken-hearted rescue dog who was given a Valentine’s Day gift of life at Willows Veterinary Centre, is set to become a star of the small screen when she appears on a popular Channel 5 series next week...
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Willows Cardiology team fixed 3 broken hearts in one day!
5 July 2017
This week, Willows Cardiology team has been busy saving 3 young dogs, Bella, Peggy and Leo, from an uncertain future...
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We are extending our services to you and your pets!
2 July 2017
We are very excited to say that the building works have started on our new extension here at Willows. We are beginning to outgrow our current centre as we have continued to offer new services...
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Troublesome ticks
28 June 2017
A tick is a blood-sucking parasite. Ticks will jump onto dogs as they run through long grass, and their appearance resembles an oval brown or grey castor bean...
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Double win for Tilly
25 June 2017
Winning Best Veteran and Pride of the Village whilst receiving chemotherapy treatment!
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Rabbit Awareness Week 2017
21 June 2017
This week, 17-25 June 2017, sees the annual return of Rabbit Awareness Week, which highlights the importance of looking after our rabbits properly. The theme for this year is Hop to Hay...
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Jellyfish
18 June 2017
As the holiday season will be starting soon, with more people taking to the seaside this year with their pets rather than travelling abroad, owners need to be aware of the potential risks of exposure to jellyfish...
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It’s World Blood Donor Day!
14 June 2017
This annual event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood...
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It’s National Microchip Month – are your pets microchipped?
7 June 2017
Following changes to the law in April last year, it is now a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped. The aim is to reduce the burden of stray dogs on local councils and animal charities, estimated to be approx. £33m per year...
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It’s Grass Seed Season...
4 June 2017
Every summer many different grasses will shed barb-like seeds that can stick to the coat of an animal’s body and range in size from a couple of centimetres to only a few millimetres. In some cases the dart shaped seeds will burrow into the body...
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Warm wet weather brings hidden dangers...
31 May 2017
The warm wet weather we have been experiencing has provided the ideal environment for slugs and snails to flourish, and keen gardeners are no doubt very busy just now, sprinkling their Hostas with slug pellets...
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Travelling with pets
28 May 2017
Since the relaxation of the pet passport regulations in late 2014, more people than ever are choosing to take their pets with them when they travel abroad rather than leaving them at home...
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Gold Star as Willows Vet Awarded RCVS Cat Specialist Status
24 May 2017
A vet at Willows Veterinary Centre has become one of just 16 feline specialists across the UK – adding to the practice’s position as a gold level Cat-Friendly Clinic...
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Willows goes Dutch!
21 May 2017
Last week, we were delighted to welcome a group of student veterinary nurses from Wellantcollege in the Netherlands...
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BVNA Vet Nursing Awareness Month
17 May 2017
As you will have seen from our post earlier this month, May sees the annual return of BVNA Vet Nurse Awareness Month...
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Step up for the challenge – it’s National Walking Month!
14 May 2017
May is National Walking Month – so get your boots on, get your dog and head off into the big outdoors. The days are getting longer, the weather should be getting better (despite the snow showers!), so follow your favourite route, or go exploring for new walks – you never know what you’ll find...
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BVNA Vet Nursing Awareness Month 2017
10 May 2017
Annually during the month of May, the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) creates awareness of the veterinary nursing profession and the provision of responsible pet care...
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We are extending our building...
7 May 2017
...so we can extend our services to you!
We are beginning to outgrow our current centre as we have continued to grow our services to you. We are undergoing an extension with a planned completion date by the end of the year.
It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week!
30th April – 6th May 2017
3 May 2017
This week sees the return of Hedgehog Awareness Week. This is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society to highlight the problems hedgehogs face and how you can help them.
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