Due to the recent warm and humid weather we have seen an increase in red mite infestation in chickens! The common red mite Dermanyssus gallinae are blood sucking ectoparasites that can infest chickens and turkeys. They can strike any hen house at anytime but especially during the warmer summer months. Our best advice is to […]
Following recent reports of cases in the UK, here is an update on the tick bourne disease Babesiosis! BABESIOSIS Protozoal parasite of the red blood cell Transmitted by: Ticks Where do Ticks live? Forest and rough grazing including campsites! France, Southern Europe but as far north as Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, recently southern UK […]
Here are some seasonal tips to keep your pets healthy during the cold winter months! Arthritis Look out for limps and difficulties in rising after rest. These are signs that your pet may have joint stiffness often made worse by colder weather. If your pet is showing any signs of limping or stiffness you should […]
At this time of year we do receive many telephone calls enquiring about tortoise hibernation. HOW DO I PREPARE FOR HIBERNATION? To make sure the tortoise is in the best possible condition for hibernating, a good diet should be provided. Dandelion, timothy grass, clover, English plantain, land cress, water cress, coriander, pea leaves (also pods), […]
We are pleased to announce that from the 1 August 2015 Allan & Rushton-Taylor Veterinary Surgeons has now become Jersey Village Vets Ltd. This change won’t affect any of our services. The teams at Ballantrae, Sommet Vert and Oak Farm will be there for you and your pet’s needs as always and our service to […]
Most exposures occur during summer months when toads are spawning. Toad venom exposure is a common problem here in Jersey. Serious poisonings are very rare in the UK. The native toad have glands that secret venom when the toad is threatened. Exposure to the venom causes hypersalivation (excessive drooling), frothing at the mouth, vomiting and […]
Here are our opening times for this coming week: Our opening times are as follows: Monday, 29.12.2014 and Tuesday, 30.12.2014: Normal opening hours Wednesday, 31.12.2014 (New Year’s Eve): 8.30 – 14.00, Emergency service after 14.00 Thursday, 01.01.2015 (New Year’s Day): Emergency service only From Friday, 02.01.2015: Normal opening hours A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US HERE […]