‘Ralph’ the golden retriever puppy was admitted to Hook Norton Hospital this month. He was incredibly sick with a viral disease that caused significant loss of fluid from his gastrointestinal tract. Ralph was so sick he required intensive barrier nursing […]
In the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, there are a few things you will need to do in order to travel to the EU with your pet on or after the 29th of March 2019. 1. Your pet will need […]
HNVG would like to pay our respects to our late Practice Manager Tony Udall, who passed away suddenly last month. Tony had been an integral part of HNVG for the last 15 years and was a true friend to many […]
Ethylene glycol (Antifreeze) is a chemical used in screen washes, water features and car de-icers. Cats are often attracted to antifreeze because of its sweet taste. Even licking antifreeze can induce severe kidney damage and or death. Often ingestion of […]
WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Just like us, dogs and cats can suffer from Arthritis. Subtle changes in your pet’s behaviour may be linked to the progression of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA), is a chronic degenerative condition. It can be present at any […]
FREE ON-FARM DAIRY DRY COW WORKSHOP Date: 14th November Time: 10am – 2pm Venue: Park Hill Farm, Halford, Shipston on stour, Warks, CV36 5DQ, by kind permission of Robert Long. Kindly sponsored by MSD. Join HNVG for a practical dry […]
Fear of fireworks is a common problem amongst dogs. This can be distressing for both dog & owner when this fear becomes severe. Displaying behaviours such as ears back, panting, shaking, salivation and barking may indicate a fear response. It […]
Cats are excellent at disguising anxiety, but do also suffer from fear of loud noises. Spraying, under or overeating and excessive grooming may be a sign your cat is afraid of fireworks. To help your cat, try creating a secure […]
Are you worried your horse might have gastric ulcers? Take our simple survey to help us identify if your horse may be affected by Gastric Ulcers. The survey is quick, easy to follow and all answers will be sent us […]
Hook Norton Veterinary Group LLP invite you to a client evening on the 6th of November. Time: 7.30 pm arrival for 8.00pm start Venue: Horse and Groom, Milcombe. Hot buffet food and a welcome drink on arrival The evening will […]
Maximising the environment for the high yielding cow. With Jamie Robertson Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm Date: 31st October Venue: Lower Farm, Whatcote, Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire. CV36 5EF (by kind permission of Tim Price) Booking is essential. The cost of […]
Over the course of October, we will be focussing on raising awareness & educating cat owners on hyperthyroidism, its signs & symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Hyperthyroidism is a condition commonly seen in middle aged and older cats. The prevalence […]
Schedule 3 comes under the Veterinary surgeons act of (1966). This piece of legislation allows Registered veterinary nurses (RVNS) to perform certain procedures under the direction of the surgeon. This includes the scaling and polishing of teeth, monitoring of general […]
One of our more recent patients Leo, had to have major surgery at Hook Norton Vets (HNVG). Thanks to vet Laura Snyman and the nursing team, we are pleased to report that he is now at home and doing really […]
Over the course of September we will be focussing on raising awareness & educating dog owners on Cushing’s disease, its signs & symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Cushing’s disease is seen more commonly in middle age to older dogs and […]
Earlier this month Sally travelled to Hungary as Team Vet for the British Junior and Youth Carriage Driving Team at the European Championships at Kisber-Aszar near Budapest. Eight team members competed in three age categories (children’s, junior and young driver) […]
FarmSkills: Calf Rearing – Birth to Weaning Date: Weds 18th July Time: 10am -4pm Cost: £75.00pp +VAT Location: Hook Norton Branch All refreshments provided. You will be able to plan and prepare for successful heifer production, conduct basic first aid […]
We have been reviewing our consult times in the Small Animal Department and as of Monday 16th July, all of our consults will be 15 minutes instead of 10. There will be no increase in consult fees, but you will […]
Our Small Animal Vets have been dealing with lots of grass seeds that are causing problems for dogs (particularly really hairy ones!). The images above are of a Cocker Spaniel who had to be sedated to remove a grass seed […]
Please see the details below about our upcoming free Dairy Genetics Meeting: Genus ABS & Hook Norton Veterinary Group invite you to… Making the most from your Genetics Speakers: Davy Dunlop – Genus ABS’ EMEA Marketing Director Mark Smith – […]
If you have just got a new puppy or waiting for your new puppy to come home there is a product that could help comfort them, as leaving their mother can be a challenging time. During this time puppies will […]
A couple of weeks ago one of our Veterinary Clinic Assistants, Jo, noticed that her Boxer Hector was a bit off colour and brought him in to see the vets after he had been vomiting. Diagnostic tests were ordered, the […]
Farm Vet Sam Potter discusses how poor fertility led to an investigation and the adoption of two new vaccination programmes. You can read Sam’s article by clicking here http://editions.xlvets.co.uk/livestock-matters/2018/spring/12/ .
Well, the first two months of our work with the Blue Cross Equine team at Burford have simply flown past! We have been very busy each week, checking over new arrivals and those about to go to new homes, vaccinating, […]
We love a (kidney) good news story! One of our lovely feline patients, Tansy, recently spent some time here with us at HNVG after becoming unwell. The team of Small Animal veterinary surgeons and nurses looked to find out what […]
In recent weeks, we lost one of our very special patients to Alabama Rot. This became our first confirmed case of Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV) and has brought home to us the frustration that many of our colleagues […]
TLC for Older Dogs This is Begby, Katie our Small Animal Vet’s elderly terrier. In the summer he will be 17 years old! Begby still likes to go for walks: he regularly goes for over an hour but he does […]
We are very excited to announce that Equine vet Sally Hodgson is a Vet of the Year Finalist in the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018. There are five categories in these prestigious annual awards and this year there have […]
We are delighted to announce that from Thursday 19th April we will be offering minor surgery at our Deddington branch. This will include: cat neutering dog castrates dentistry blood work sedate to examine/investigate stitch ups We will be offering this […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! The Small Animal department at HNVG will be hosting an informative evening on First Aid for Dogs on Tuesday 17th April at 7pm. The event will be held at White Hills Surgery (our Hook […]
Our brand new purpose built cattery has just opened at our Hook Norton branch. The unit has been designed to help reduce stress and provide a comfortable stay for our feline patients. The Small Animal team have worked hard to […]
What is a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and why are they important for my pet? A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) will have undertaken an accredited qualification, governed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and will be held on a […]
Details of our Pre-lambing Sheep Meeting: Wednesday February 7th The Horse & Groom Milcombe OX15 4RS 7.30pm start, refreshments provided. This meeting will allow us the opportunity to discuss several key areas around the lambing period which play a critical […]
HNVG equine vet Sally Hodgson has written a brilliant article on farriery, featured in this month’s edition of Central Horse News. Click here to view the article. CHN have a regular “Advice from the Vet” section, allowing the readers access […]
Ethylene Glycol is the official name for antifreeze and it is highly toxic to cats. Antifreeze can be found in car radiators and many screen washes. It is sometimes added to ponds and fountains during the winter months. Ethylene Glycol […]
Our fantastic team of Small Animal nurses were looking after poorly pets in the hospital over Christmas and New Year. Sarah was up at 5am on Christmas Day to care for pets who were admitted the day before… And Keeley […]
As another case of Alabama Rot, also known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), is confirmed in the UK, we would like to give you access to some information on it so that you can remain vigilant. It is […]
We love a good news story at HNVG and this is certainly one of the best… Treacle came to see Small Animal Vet Will Oldham with an abscess on her head. Will lanced the abscess and started Treacle on some […]
Your horse has up to 44 teeth in their mouth – that’s a lot of teeth to look after! None of us enjoy going to the dentist but we go regularly because our dental health is very important – the […]
Whilst it is the season to be jolly, it is important to remember pet safety. This time of year is not without risks to our beloved pets and here are our top tips to make sure our animals stay safe […]
We are very proud to be nominated for Petplan‘s annual Veterinary Awards 2018 in the following categories: Practice of the Year Vet of the Year – Will Oldham, Sally Hodgson, Sam Cutts, Pauline Tolhurst There is still plenty of time […]
The EPIC heart study in dogs is a seven year long international trial that was completed in 2016 and was discussed at the London Vet Show last week, which most of our Small Animal team attended. It will be very […]
Hook Norton Veterinary Group reception are recruiting new team members! If you like working with people, enjoy a challenge and are good at multi-tasking, this may be the job for you. We are looking for two new receptionists to join […]
On the eve of Remembrance Day, equine vet Sally Hodgson sheds light on some of the unsung equine heroes of the First World War & how they were treated when injured. Military activity during the First World War still depended […]
Many pets are afraid of fireworks, due to the loud noises (e.g. bangs and whistling) that they make. Around this time of year, it is important to know the signs that could show your pet is afraid or stressed. These […]
Is your pet suffering from osteoarthritis, tendon injury or had a joint surgery? Have you considered regenerative medicine, the natural choice to pain relief? Regenerative medicine is the process of replacing, engineering or regenerating cells or tissues to restore or […]
A team of vets, nurses, receptionists (and a baker standing in for an equine nurse!) from HNVG took part in the Autumn Wolf Run 2017. WOLF stands for Woods, Obstacles, Lakes & Fields and the event took place in the […]
Congratulations to our Equine vet Sam Cutts who has just returned from a very successful trip to Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials where she rode her homebred and produced Piccola Diavola (Holly) clear around the CIC***8/9yo! Sam is one of […]
Here at Hook Norton we are committed to clinical excellence. Did you know that every general anaesthetic and operation that is done here is clinically audited? This allows us to deliver the highest possible standard of care. Auditing and reflection pushes […]
Hook Norton Veterinary Group are urgently seeking Dog Blood Donors! We regularly require dog blood donors here at the surgery. Earlier this month, Viper a lovely flat coat retriever underwent surgery to remove his bleeding spleen. Due to the […]
Practical Equine Anatomy, First Aid & Saddle Fitting Workshop Join Hook Norton Vets for a practical afternoon workshop of equine anatomy, first aid and saddle fitting Wednesday 20th September 4pm – 7pm At our Hook Norton Surgery, Sibford road, Hook […]
Countryfile Live 2017 We had a great time at Countryfile Live 2017 this year! We were once again covering the veterinary services for all the animals in attendance, including Adam’s Farm! Thankfully we had a quiet time and the animals […]
Vaccinating rabbit is just as important as vaccinating cats and dogs. There are 2 main diseases we vaccinate rabbits against: Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD). Myxomatosis is caused by a virus which is most commonly spread by fleas/biting flies […]
Cats are active animals that love to play outside. In the process they can meet some very unsavoury characters. Today we are going to be talking about external parasites; things like fleas, ticks and mites. Fleas Fleas are the most […]
As we start to enjoy the hotter weather this summer (hopefully), spare a thought for our furry friends. Dogs do not have sweat glands they lose heat by panting and can struggle in warmer weather. Heatstroke is a true veterinary […]
Want to be sure your worming plan is working? Price includes: ▪ 1 year’s tailored worming advice ▪ Weight tape ▪ 3 worm egg counts (pots included in pack) ▪ 2 wormers ▪ Text reminders to bring in WECs or […]
Boehringer Ingelheim are sponsoring the laboratory tests for Cushing’s disease from 1st June to 31st October 2017. Over 80% of horses and ponies that develop laminitis have an underlying endocrine disease i.e. Cushing’s or Equine Metabolic Syndrome. Cushing’s can cause […]
22nd November PRACTICAL CALVING 17th January 2018 PRACTICAL LAMBING Trainees will learn about the importance of preparation for lambing time, including discussion of pros and cons of housing for lambing, nutrition, body condition scoring and what equipment is necessary. […]
As you will be aware, the microchipping of dogs became compulsory on the 6th April 2016. If you have a new addition which needs microchipping then don’t forget our special offer on pet microchips of £15 each. This includes the […]
We now include cover for Kennel Cough for puppies at no additional cost!
Don’t forget – if you have you cat vaccinated and neutered with us, you will get a FREE microchip placement.
Don’t forget you get FREE tapeworm treatment for dogs when you buy your multi-parasite prevention from us. Call reception for more details- email us at info@hooknortonvets.co.uk for more information.
The autobiography of Equine Vet Alan Walker! The story of the Walker family, local farriers and Vets for over 300 uninterrupted years. www.facebook.com/pages/Four-Legs-and-a-Tale/697826290302332?fref=ts Alan’s book is available to purchase at our Hook Norton, Charlbury and Deddington surgeries. If you would […]
Great news! Our surgery in Deddington is now open all day Monday to Friday! This will make it much easier for you to pop into the surgery to make an appointment, collect orders and prescriptions or speak to a member […]
Sock Monkey is back for the festive period! We had a birthday in the Practice today & Sock Monkey presented the card & cake. Tea and cake anyone?! 🙊 ☕ 🍰
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that donated money to our vets who grew moustaches last month in honour of Movember, we raised £51.50!
The Movember Foundation have funded more than a thousand men’s health programmes, and with continued support will continue to fight for a world where men live happier, healthier and longer lives.
#HNVG #movember #menshealth
🎉🏆Huge Congratulations to Vets Harm, Will Katherine and Nancy, Equine Nurse Jenna and Harm’s partner Carly, who completed the 50mile hiking challenge, The Tour de Trigs this weekend! 🎉🏆
Only 13 teams completed from 30 starters- a reflection of the gruelling conditions and weather. They managed to come home with a few trophies and some very sore feet- well done guys!
Congratulations to equine vet Tom, who has won our #Movember challenge! Well done to all our vets who Mo’d up this month in aid of men’s cancers & in honour of our great friend Tony. Mo on! #menshealth #hnvg #vets
Student nurse Loui looking very proud after successfully applying his first bandage 😆
#studentlife #nursing #bandage
