South Lincs vet group blog

Recognising and avoiding flystrike in rabbits
Flystrike (also known as Myiasis) is an extremely painful condition that can be very distressing for both owner and rabbit. Due to rabbits’ quiet nature it can often go unnoticed and rapidly become life threatening. Treatment is very tricky and intensive, with...

What is a Vet Nurse responsible for during an anaesthetic?
You sign the consent form, your pet is led or carried away and you have full faith that they will be looked after, you will see them again in a few hours. But how do we ensure they are as safe as they can be during the procedure? Who looks after them and how do we...

Brandy’s Ear – A Case Story
Brandy's owners have had a number of foster dogs in their time. However, they were not wholly prepared for the impression Brandy was to stamp (or paw-print) on their lives when the charity, Lab Lifeline, got in touch with an emergency requirement, and he arrived at...

Seven Days a Week
It’s everybody’s worst nightmare: At two in the morning, your beloved pet starts having a seizure. You’ve never seen an animal have a seizure before and you aren’t sure what to do. It’s scary to watch, and you’re worried there could be something seriously wrong. You...

We have hospital status: What does this mean?
Did you know that not all vets are the same? Fortunately, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has set up the Practice Standards Scheme to help pet owners navigate the world of pet health care, because it is difficult for clients to know what goes on behind...

Why does my dog have jaundice?
Jaundice is a fairly common sign in dogs - but it’s important to remember that it is a symptom not a disease in its own right. So, if your dog has suddenly turned yellow, don’t expect us to take one look and prescribe treatment! The technical term for jaundice is...

My Cat is Limping – What Should I Do? Part 1
They say dogs have owners, but cats have servants - this certainly seems to be true when from the tiniest kitten to the biggest mog, cats strut about confident they rule the roost. However, cats are not as invincible as they like to think, and one of the most common...
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Sutterton Veterinary Hospital
Station Road
Sutterton
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE20 2LF
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 7pm
Saturdays 8.30am - 4pm
Sundays 9am - 3pm (For Non-Routine Appointments Only)
Holbeach Veterinary Clinic
20 West End
Holbeach
Lincolnshire
PE12 7YY
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
Pinchbeck Veterinary Clinic
The Birches
82 Church Street
Pinchbeck, Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 3YA
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
Heckington Veterinary Clinic
Hazelwoods Yard
Boston Road
Heckington
Sleaford
NG34 9JD
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
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