February 2010

Spring on its way - thinking of having a new puppy?

If so then we recommend you ring us first and speak to Pat or one of the nurses on what sort of dog to have and what to look for in a good puppy.

Having a new puppy can be a wonderful experience for you and your family - or with a bad choice could be distressing and leave you all traumatised.  Should you go for a crossbreed or pedigree? Big or small?  What known genetic problems are in the breed you are thinking about?  Puppy or rescue adult dog?  How to spot a puppy farm or a family bred well socialised puppy.  Should you go for the quiet one hiding under the table or the one who's nibbling your shoelaces within minutes?

These may sound like small decisions, but believe us they can make all the difference to the success of your relationship with your new pet.

January 2010

Check out the new page on our website - Local Services.  We aim to provide a comprehensive list of local pet services for the benefit of our clients.

If you are a client, and run a pet related service, please feel free to email us details and a short description/illustration and we will advertise your services free of charge on our website.

Email to churnetvalleyvet@aol.com

November 2009

Churnet Valley Vets has applied for veterinary hospital accreditation through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme.

This month we have been subjected to a rigorous practice standards inspection by a qualified Royal College Inspector.  We are expected to meet very high standards in all aspects of veterinary practice - from patients' care, up to date methods and equipment to complying to legal and health and safety requirements.

We are eagerly awaiting the results - we are hoping that the hard work put in by the whole team will pay dividends

Watch this space!

November 2009

Churnet Valley Vets Milbemax offer - buy three get one free - worth over £4 for both cats and dogs!

Ideally your cat or dog should be wormed every three months - buy one year's supply, 4 tablets, and only pay for three.

*Call in and ask us about the Milbemax offer*

For more information on Milbemax worming tablets check out the Novartis website

www.wormfree.co.uk

November 2009

Buy two bags of Royal Canin food and get your pet microchipped for FREE!

There are only a few microchips left - the offer is coming to an end any time now so order your food and microchip before it's too late!

Offer applies to client buying two bags of Royal Canin lifestages canine food 2.5kg or bigger, or two bags of Royal Canin lifestages feline food 1.5kg or bigger.

October 2009

Congratulations to our nurse, Emily,  and Jason, her partner, on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Stanley.