Southill Vets' news & pet care advice
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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.
Wincanton Vet Nurses give top tips to new guinea pig owners
Good food, a comfy home, simple toys – it doesn’t take much to make a guinea pig happy. Read our top tips here.
Bob shares 7 checks you should do on your dog at home and why
Read Bob’s advice on how and why you should be checking your dog at home at least weekly.
Get Southill Vets’ 6-point cat checklist to do at home
Cats are notorious for hiding pain and illness. Use our cat checklist to monitor important health changes at home.
How to find the right companion to make your rabbit happy
Rabbits are highly sociable animals – find out how having the right companion will help your bunny feel happy and fulfilled.
Why do cats overgroom? Vet Bob O’Brien explains
What does overgrooming in cats actually mean and what causes it? Bob has this advice for cat owners.
Unwanted dog behaviours – what are they trying to tell you?
The team at Southill Vets have put together some helpful advice on dog behaviour and where to seek help.
Bob offers advice on transporting guinea pigs
Whether it’s travelling for holidays or just to the vet, our small mammal travel tick list will help you minimise stress on any trip.
