Regular, preventative pet-care news & advice
Read on for a host of preventative pet care news and advice that’s free and updated monthly. In the stories below you’ll find seasonal tips and information on how to keep your pet healthy. If you’d like us to email you whenever we update the news then simply…
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Breeding guinea pigs safely – why age matters
The team at Edgewood Veterinary Group can advise you when to breed your guinea pig for the first time to avoid tragedy.
Male & female cats in heat – what you need to know
With cats being able to mate from four months of age, it is worthwhile visiting our nurses in Purleigh for advice.
Read Edgewood Vets’ advice on dog neutering
Here’s what you need to know about dog neutering to help you make an informed decision when it comes to your pet.
Edgewood Vets’ tips for moving house with your dog
Moving house with a dog doesn’t have to be super stressful if you prepare in advance. Our vets have some helpful advice on this.
8 summer dangers cats owners in Essex need to know about
There are more summer dangers for cats than you might think. Help your cat enjoy the season ahead with our handy checklist.
Puppy Socialisation Part 2
A report in 2016 by the British Veterinary Association showed that 98 per cent of vets had been asked to euthanase healthy pets for behavioural reasons. Many of these issues leading to those requests for euthanasia are entirely preventable. These figures show the overwhelming need for adequate young age socialisation. Vets and some members of […]
Puppy socialisation
It is vitally important that owners of puppies learn to read their puppy’s emotional state.
Edgewood Vets list of poisonous plants for rabbits could save your pet (from Rabbit Welfare association)
Not everything that grows in your garden this summer will be safe for your furry friend. Learn which plants are poisonous for rabbits.
Understand the mental health benefits of living with a pet rabbit
Pet rabbits are a firm favourite of Edgewood Vets’ nursing team when it comes to benefiting your mental health.
Petcare basics every new dog owner needs to understand
The team at Edgewood Veterinary Group is using National Pet Month to offer basic advice to anyone who’s bought a dog during lockdown.
