Pets News
Find updates and pet news from the Castle Vets team. We publish regular articles and helpful topics that you will find useful for the care of your pets. Topics such as dental hygiene, advice about pet fears and phobias, microchipping and parasite treatments all feature in this useful pet news section.
5 common household poisons all pet owners should be wary of
The hint of summer in the air puts a spring in our step and allows us and our pets to spend more time outdoors enjoying evenings walks and time in the garden. But as responsible pet owners, we must also be aware of some potentially nasty household poisons...
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The itchy issue of pet fleas in your home
Pet fleas – putting your family at risk all year round Fleas are often considered to be a seasonal nuisance that are annoying for your pet, and annoying for you when you get nipped by one at home. But can be a more serious problem than this, they are a year-long...
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Getting a pet passport – travel advice for happy pets
Pet passports It is now possible to take your pet dog, cat or ferret out of the country and back in again without the need for quarantine using a Pet Passport. The Pets Travel Scheme (PETS) has been in operation since February 2000, and its primary aim is to keep the...
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Join us at the launch of the new and improved Castle Care Club!
About the Castle Care Club launch event: We will be holding an introductory event on Wednesday 28th February, 4.00pm—8.00pm, which you are all very welcome to attend. You will be able to find out more about our new preventative care plan, meet the...
read moreCastle Vets Customer Care! Part-time job vacancy
Do you love animals as much as we do and want to help provide them the best possible care and service? We think we have the role for you! We have a great part time role providing customer service and support for approximately 22 hours per week, to include...
read moreHelping to keep your dog safe at Christmas time
Christmas is a wonderful time of year; full of decorations, Christmas lights and good food but this time of year can also be hazardous for our canine companions. Cases of poisoning and foreign bodies always increase over the festive period. So here are a...
read moreSmall Animal Opening Hours over Christmas and New Year
Please note our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Saturday 23rd December — Open 8.30am— 3.00pm as usual Sunday 24th December — Closed Monday 25th December — Closed Tuesday 26th December — Closed Wednesday 27th December — Open 8.30am—6.30pm as usual...
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We are looking to recruit a Registered Veterinary Nurse
Helping your dog on fireworks night by Emma Brown
When faced with something they fear many dogs will try to hide. You can help your dog by providing them with a safe refuge. Prepare the safe area well before you expect to need it so that your dog has time to get used to using it. Unless your dog already has a bad...
read moreNew Liskeard Telephone Number 01579 208072
Please call our new phone number 01579 208072 to order and collect medicines from our Liskeard branch office. The office is open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm. At all other times, please continue to phone Pennygillam on 01566...
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5 common household poisons all pet owners should be wary ofMay 15, 2018
The itchy issue of pet fleas in your homeMay 1, 2018
Getting a pet passport – travel advice for happy petsApril 12, 2018
Join us at the launch of the new and improved Castle Care Club!February 26, 2018
Castle Vets Customer Care! Part-time job vacancyFebruary 26, 2018