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Thrums Vets’ blog is an informative resource for pet owners, farmers, and equine enthusiasts. The blog features regular updates on farm health, including monthly newsletters that provide insights into seasonal challenges and best practices for livestock management. Pet owners can find articles on new offerings, such as the introduction of Pet Proactive Insurance, and advice on pet care. Whether you’re looking to stay informed on the latest veterinary practices or need tips on animal health, Thrums Vets’ blog is a valuable source of expert advice.

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  • It's normal for a pup to explore it's environment by chewing things so it is important to have suitable toys available for them rather than letting them chew the kitchen table leg! A great idea [...]

    21 September, 2020

  • We all want a dog that is happy and well behaved – a real pleasure to have around. How do we help to achieve this? By continued socialising from the second you bring your puppy [...]

    21 September, 2020

  • As with humans, various health problems are much easier to treat of caught early so it's important that your senior pet has a regular check up. Problems that are regularly encountered in a senior pet [...]

    21 September, 2020

  • Wee Nasties. Fleas, ticks and worms. Most dogs in this area will, at some time in their life will get fleas, ticks and worms unless they are routinely treated. Ticks are oval wingless creatures which [...]

    21 September, 2020

  • Dogs will become sexually mature around 6 months of age and we advise that castration can be done from this age. Castration is the removal of both testes under a general anaesthetic. Generally this will [...]

    21 September, 2020

  • It is normal for a bitch to come into season at around 6 months of age (although this can vary from 4-14 months depending on the breed). The season usually consists of 2 parts and [...]

    21 September, 2020