Acupuncture available at Minster Veterinary Centre Here at Minster Veterinary Centre we are able to offer our patients many therapies including acupuncture. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of problems in both humans and animals. There are now multiple publications on the benefits this treatment can have on animals.…
Minster Veterinary Centre Bingham Branch is awarded internationally-recognised Cat Friendly Clinic status. Minster Veterinary Centre Bingham Branch has achieved accreditation as a Cat Friendly Clinic (CFC). The CFC programme has been developed by the International Society of Feline Medicine, the veterinary division of the leading feline charity International Cat Care, and accreditation has been made…
Vets across the UK have been warned to brace themselves for a parvovirus surge after reported cases doubled in the first three months of 2021. The warning comes after data from pet emergency service Vets Now showed a 129% increase in suspected cases of the potentially fatal disease in the first three months of 2021,…
We would like to make the public aware of a confirmed case of Leptospirosis in a dog which we believe to be related to the recent flooding in the local area. The case has been confirmed by laboratory testing as L. Copenhageni, a strain of Leptosporosis that is COVERED BY BOTH THE L2 AND L4…
Keep pets cool With temperatures rising, summer can be an uncomfortable season for our pets. Put yourself in their paws and think how hot you’d feel if you wore a fur coat on a baking hot day! Here’s our vets’ advice about how to keep your pets cool this summer: Dogs Cool walkies: Walk dogs in…
If your dog is vomiting, most people will rightly get a little worried. Dogs are very good at vomiting as a natural process to clear things they regret eating as well when they are actually ill. This short guide can give a little help when deciding if you need to call a vet or monitor…
Alpacas are rapidly increasing in popularity with an estimated 45,000 now living in the UK. As a profession, vets’ understanding of these animals has increased hugely in recent years thanks to ongoing research and experience. Historically they would often have been treated as oddly shaped sheep! However these days we have the knowledge and…
The team in green, That sometimes go unseen, Work like crazy behind the scenes, To keep the practice clean. But that’s just the start, Of their vital part, Their skill set is endless, And they work from the heart. When your pet is sick, A nurse is so quick, To spot any issues,…
Although we love our pets, there’s no denying the expense that comes with owning one. From feeding and pet accessories to paying for kennels and catteries, caring for our beloved pets comes at a price. However, the biggest hit on our finances is likely to be an emergency vet bill. None of us want to imagine…
Recent outbreaks in both the unvaccinated and vaccinated horse population has bought Equine Influenza (EI) into the spotlight. Cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire, as well as further confirmed cases in Cheshire, Suffolk and Essex. Despite being most prevalent in racehorses, the Animal Health Trust are now recommending that all owners are vigilant for any…