Southill Vets' news & pet care advice
To help you keep your pet happy and healthy, we update our news and free pet care advice regularly. Discover seasonal and local pet care tips, as well as preventative advice and topical articles below.
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Winter care essentials for Wincanton rabbits young and old
Read Southill Vets’ advice on how to prepare your pet rabbits for a cold winter.
Vet Bob O’Brien champions these 6 simple lifestyle changes for older dogs
Our veterinary team have some practical advice on how you can help your ageing dog be more comfortable day to day.
Vital winter checks for senior and arthritic cats in Wincanton
Understand the common signs of arthritis in older cats and how cold weather can exacerbate the symptoms, plus how to help your cat.
14 pre-winter checks all cat owners should do
It is important to prepare for winter weather when you have cats. Get our helpful checklist here.
TW // Southill Vets explains cancer risk to unneutered female rabbits
As Pet Cancer Awareness Month is in November, our vets are sharing information on uterine tumours in rabbits, which are very common.
TW // Pet cancer awareness month – Wincanton vets share the signs to look for
TW // There are several factors that can put pets at risk of illness, passive smoking being one of them. Learn more about pets and the ‘Big C’ here.
Why Trigger Warnings will be in Southill Vets’ pet care news
We recognise that some of our news may include content that could trigger a negative response for some; learn how we are tackling this.
Home care tips for arthritic dogs from Southill Vets
Get our guide on signs of pain to look for and home adaptations you can make to improve your arthritic dog’s quality of life.
Help Wincanton cats keep calm and carry on this firework season
Fireworks and other sudden noises put cats into ‘fight or flight’ mode. Learn how to help your cat get through the season ahead.
Get Southill Vets’ top tips for getting a new pet rabbit
Where do you buy a rabbit from? Should you get more than one? Read our Vet’s answers to these and more rabbit FAQs.
