Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic

04/11/2025

Chicken Keepers: HOUSING MEASURES

Due to the escalating number and expanding area of cases of avian influenza in kept and wild birds, the AIPZ with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds will be extended to the whole of England for all keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds). These measures will come into force from 00:01 on Thursday 06 November.

All keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds) in England must house their birds and continue to follow stringent biosecurity measures.

The AIPZ requiring mandatory biosecurity measures remains in place across GB.

Please check GOV.UK for the latest information.

04/11/2025

Firework season can be a challenging time for many pets. Playing calming music like this can really help reduce anxiety and keep them settled. We fully support anything that helps our patients feel more at ease. 🐶🐱💚

28/10/2025

REMINDER - roadworks have begun so please allow plenty of time if travelling to us over the new few weeks. 🙏🏼

Essential resurfacing and maintenance works are set to take place on key sections of the A35 Christchurch Bypass and surrounding roads from 6pm on 27 October for three weeks.

26/10/2025

Love it or hate it the time of year for loud bangs and whizzes accompanied by bonfires.
Most people following this page will understand the fear and danger all of this imposes on our wildlife.
We ask you to be our ambassadors and spread the word. Do people really need to burn money!

Did you know...?
Hedgehogs have evolved without a 'fight or flight' instinct...?
That means that in the face of danger - such as a strimmer, or fire creeping through a bonfire heap - their instinct is to roll into a ball and not run

24/10/2025

🐹THIS WEEK IS GUINEA PIG AWARENESS WEEK🐹

Our lead receptionist Lisa has been busy making this fabulous display with lots of really useful info all things pig related so please do pop in and have a look if you can🤩

TO CELEBRATE THIS WONDERFUL “WHEEK” PLEASE SHARE YOUR CUTEST GUINEA PIG PHOTOS BELOW📷💓

17/10/2025

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MAJOR ROADWORKS/CLOSURES AFFECTING CHRISTCHURCH BYPASS/STONY LANE ROUNDABOUT/FOUNTAIN ROUNDABOUT SCHEDULED TO START ON MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER 6PM.

This will likely dramatically affect your journey to us so please plan ahead accordingly.

Please see the BCP website for further information and details of diversions.

Essential resurfacing and maintenance works are set to take place on key sections of the A35 Christchurch Bypass and surrounding roads from 6pm on 27 October for three weeks.

10/10/2025

Sadly we have had a deceased female tabby cat handed in to us.😔
She is not microchipped and was found near the Avon causeway pub.
If you think she may be yours please contact us on 01202 499622

08/10/2025

URGENT ACTION NEEDED:
Edit: Updated with hopefully working link.

https://www.change.org/p/grant-access-to-independent-vets-to-the-cma-s-unredacted-pdr?recruited_by_id=32075e90-a36a-11f0-a1d1-292565a5b798&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

The Veterinary Sector has been hugely corporatised in the last few decades with 60% of all vet practices now owned by one of six companies. Locally more than half the practices in the area are corporate owned.

The Competion and Markets Authority (CMA) has been investigating the sector with the goal to improve competitiveness and ensure fairness to clients.
However,
throughout the process, the CMA have heavily focused on the opinions of the big 6 corporate groups - assuming these represent the whole industry.
Independent practices have struggled to have their voice heard.
The latest update is that the Provisional Decision Report (PDR) is going to be shared with only these big 6 corporate groups, for them to assess and respond.
This will shape the decisions that are made, and it is simply not representative of the whole industry. This will likely have a huge negative impact on independent practices such as ourselves.

In true government consulting style news of this broke yesterday and we have until 10am tomorrow (Thursday 9th) to respond. We attach a link to a petition. for your consideration.

Thank you for your time

Stan and Dalya

LINK:
https://chng.it/VQJR9VSG9

Attribution:
Independence by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free

07/10/2025

Salmonella found in raw dog food.
Please check your food and keep you and your pet safe.

Important information for dog owners ⚠️

03/10/2025

Gorgeous little Basil the border terrier pup came to see us this morning😍
Basil is just 4 months old and loves going on camping trips with his owners🥰
We checked Basil’s weight today and made sure he was all up to date with flea and wormer before his next big camping adventure🏕️🌾

03/10/2025

We were deeply honoured to receive this email this week outlining a nomination for Avian Vet of the Year.
As an international award it covers avian vets from across the world.
https://lafeber.com/t-j-lafeber-avian-practitioner-of-the-year.

Thank you for your trust to let us care for all your feathered companions