Chapelfield Veterinary Partnerships (Norwich)

Beware Grass Seeds! Please check your dog all over after walking. Pay particular attention to the feet, legs and ears as the grass seeds can soon start to dig into the skin or migrate down the ear canal which can be very painful. If you suspect your pet may have an imbedded grass seed please phone the surgery 01603 629046.

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HOT WEATHER PET CARE TIPS
As summer approaches, it's important to remember that our furry friends aren't as equipped for coping in heatwaves as we are. It's our responsibility as their owners to keep them safe, cool, healthy and happy during the hot weather.
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Receptionist vacancy at the Norwich Surgery - please share! OOOps there's a typo. (missed out the . in the email address), Should read: celine.sanders@chapelfieldvets.co.uk

BHPS have lots of great information about hedgehogs if you wish to find out more.

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Make car travel as safe and enjoyable as possible for your dog by following these tips.

What is RVHD2 and why is it so dangerous?
RVHD2 is a mutated strain of the original rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease. It causes rapid, extensive liver damage and interferes with blood clotting. Blood can clot inside blood vessels and haemorrhages can occur anywhere in the body
RVHD2 is highly infectious – the disease can survive for many months without a host and is transferred through flies and food sources. Rabbit owners can bring the virus home on their feet. There is a ...misconception that rabbits living indoors or in rural areas are safe – this is not true.
RVHD2 is often fatal and there are no specific signs that make a diagnosis obvious. Because the disease can kill within hours, it’s often too late before rabbit owners notice any symptoms. Vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against the disease.
RVHD2 requires a separate vaccination to myxomatosis and RVHD1.
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This year during Rabbit Awareness Week the focus is on raising awareness around Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease 2 (RVHD2). RVHD2 is a new variant of RVHD1 and is often fatal. Many rabbits in the UK are not vaccinated against this deadly disease and are therefore at risk. Please telephone the surgery to find out more about vaccinations to protect your rabbit.

Found a baby bird? This is a very useful guide as to what to do next. Please read and share!

Is your pet dog, cat or rabbit amazing? Enter the Pet Health Club, Pet Hero of the Year Competition and win membership of the Pet Health Club for a year and 12 months supply of pet food! Enter at: thepethealthclub.co.uk

13 summer dangers that could make your cat ill.