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Rachel Williams one of our qualified veterinary nurses has entered into a new business venture. Rachel, along with her partner Geoff and her sister Dawn have taken over the running of Bridge Farm Kennels in Leighton near Crewe. Rachel said “We would like the kennels to be the same friendly family atmosphere as the clinic, where our clients know their dogs will be treated as well as our own. You can find Rachel (when she is not at the clinic) at Bridge Farm Kennels, Moss Bridge Farm, Parkers Road, Leighton, CW1 4RZ (01270 588874).

Following the success of our geriatric wellness clinics which ran through December and January, we will shortly be launching our dental health clinics. Jenny Proctor one of our qualified nursing team who organised the geriatric clinics said “We will be focusing on our middle aged clients as this is when dental disease can start.” Cameron adds “Dogs and cats teeth have to last a lifetime and we believe that prevention of dental disease is better than dealing with problems when they arise.” We will be sending out invites to our existing clients for a full dental check by one of the nursing team and advice on dental prophylaxis. If you are not registered you can do so by clicking on register my details.

Tyler a 3 year old Labrador was brought in to see Cameron as his owner Mrs Fox felt that Tyler was a little under par after feeling rough and vomiting up a golf ball. Cameron was concerned about Tyler and admitted him for observation. It was a surprise when Tyler vomited up 2 golf balls in his kennel. Cameron said “as Tyler was a bit green we thought it would be wise to x‐ray him to make sure there were no more golf balls inside” so as Tyler watched the birdie the team took a picture of his abdomen to reveal another ball making fore! After surgery Tyler was a little bit teed off but went on to make a full recovery. Mrs Fox said “Tyler is attracted to golf balls but we never dreamed he would feel the need to caddy them around!

Cameron’s dog Numpty is usually found snoozing on the waiting room floor, but she has a secret double life as an athlete. Numpty competes in Canicross events with international athlete Bashir Hussain and they were both selected to compete at the showcase Canicross event at Crufts. It was a very exciting day as the start of the race was in the main arena where many a canine champion has been crowned, there were 100 runners and their humans over the 2km course. Bashir and Numpty came 9th in their group which is not their best performance but Bashir thinks Numpty may have suffered from nerves at such an event. Find out more about Canicross on their website www.canix.co.uk. Bashir is currently England Fell Runners Junior Team Manager.

Julie Kelsall our head nurse took these lovely photos of the practice in the snow at the beginning of February we thought it was such a rare scene we would share it with everyone.