Ash Tree Vets

21/10/2025

Guinea Pigs thrive in the company of their own kind, so it's best to keep them in pairs or small groups.
If you're mixing males and females, make sure the male is neutered to avoid any surprise litters.

🚫 Guinea pigs should never be housed with rabbits or chinchillas - they have different needs and can even pass on harmful bacteria.

Let’s give our piggies the happy, social lives they deserve!

Learn more at Guinea Pig Awareness Week

See here Jelly Bean and Nutella posing for a pic - what a cute pair 💜💜

18/10/2025

Help Your Cat Stay Calm This Halloween! 💜
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Halloween can be full of strange sights and sounds that may stress out your feline friend. Here’s how to keep them safe and happy:

🔸Provide quiet hiding spots where they can escape noise and guests.
🔸Keep them indoors, especially on Halloween night to avoid spooks or accidents.
🔸Be cautious with pet costumes - while some are happy to participate, others may find it very stressful.
🔸Secure dangling or sparkly decorations - cats love to pounce!
🔸Minimise loud noises like fireworks and doorbells that can trigger anxiety.

📞 If you're unsure or need advice, call us on 01858462839

👉 Read our full Halloween pet safety guide here:

https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/pet-advice/8-ways-to-help-your-dog-or-cat-be-happy-safe-at-halloween-time/

17/10/2025

💜🧡Have you entered our Halloween Pet Photo Competition yet? 🧡💜

We’re loving your entries so far - keep them coming!

Funny, spooky, or just plain cute - we want to see your Halloween Pet pics!

📸 Post your pics in the comments below 👇

Winner gets a voucher to use in practice + becomes our Facebook cover star for a week!

Pictured: Jelly Bean & Nutella, festive guinea pigs who know how to celebrate in style 🧡🧡

🔸Deadline: 2nd November 2025 at midnight
🔸Open to UK residents & Ash Tree Vets clients only
🔸Staff can't win, but we love seeing your pets!

16/10/2025

🎇 Fireworks Night is coming... is your dog ready?

49% of UK dogs show signs of sound fear - don’t wait until it’s too late.

We can help with:

• Desensitisation using sound therapy
• Counter-conditioning with treats & play
• Creating a safe space
• Advice on calming aids & medication

Sound Fear Consultations:

• Initial: £55
• Follow-Up: £48

📞 Call 01858 462 839 or book online:
www.ashtreevets.co.uk/what-we-offer/pet-behaviour

Back to Services Pet Behaviour If you’re concerned about your pet’s behaviour, we may be able to help you work through these issues. Our team at Ash Tree Vets can offer general advice on a range of common behavioural problems for dogs and cats. Please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly tea...

16/10/2025

Keep Your Dog Safe & Calm This Halloween! 💜
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Halloween can be spooky fun for humans - but stressful for pets. Here’s how to help your dog stay safe and relaxed:

🔸Create a quiet, secure space away from noise, costumes and visitors.
🔸Be cautious with pet costumes - while some are happy to participate, others may find it very stressful.
🔸Keep sweets out of reach -especially chocolate and xylitol, which are toxic to dogs.
🔸Watch out for decorations that could be chewed or swallowed.
🔸Stick to your usual routine to reduce stress and anxiety.

📞 If you're unsure or need advice, call us on 01858462839

👉 Read our full Halloween pet safety guide here:

https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/pet-advice/8-ways-to-help-your-dog-or-cat-be-happy-safe-at-halloween-time/

16/10/2025

How to Give Your Cat Their Medication - Without the Stress!

Giving tablets or liquid medicine to your cat can feel like a battle… but it doesn’t have to be!

We’ve put together some simple, vet-approved tips to help make the process easier - for both you and your feline friend.

🧡 Less stress, more success!

👉 Read the full guide here:

https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/pet-advice/cat-advice/routine-health-care-cats/how-to-give-your-cat-medicine/

13/10/2025

Join Our Awesome Team! 💜💜💜

Are you friendly, organised, and passionate about animal care?

We’re looking for a new team member to join our Client Care team - helping us deliver exceptional service to pets and their owners.

✨ Be part of a dedicated, compassionate team
✨ Make a real difference in your community
✨ Work in a welcoming, supportive environment

📩 How to Apply:
Download the application form and email it to [email protected]
🔗 More info: https://www.ashtreevets.co.uk/who-we-are/careers-and-vacancies

13/10/2025

Research matters - join our WE NEED POO project!
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We’re investigating the frequency at which dogs may have a positive faecal worm count and what lifestyle factors may contribute to this. This research helps us better understand parasite risks and improve worming recommendations for pets everywhere.

We are asking for faecal samples from healthy adult dogs that are given a pharmaceutical worming treatment every 3 months or less frequently.

More information at:https://www.ashtreevets.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/134/2025/09/Info-Sheet-Client-We-Need-Poo.pdf

If you are interested in participating you can email [email protected], call 01858 462 839, or just ask at Reception for a sample pack.

13/10/2025

🩷 We're going pink for a purpose! 🩷

Ash Tree Vets are proud to support Wear It Pink Day this October for Breast Cancer Now.

We’ll be dressing in pink on Friday 24th October to raise awareness and funds for life-changing breast cancer research and support.

Join us in making pink powerful - donate today and help us make a difference:

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/ashtreevets-wear-it-pink-oct25

Help Ellen Van Aken raise money to support Breast Cancer Now

13/10/2025

💜 Wildlife Rescue Update 💜

On Friday, this stunning buzzard was found on Lamport Road near the Harrington Air Base Memorial, suspected to have been involved in a road traffic accident.

Our dedicated team at the Market Harborough practice gave the bird a thorough check-up and found no signs of trauma. We believe it may have simply been stunned.

To ensure the best care and a safe recovery, the buzzard has been transferred to the amazing team at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital, where it will be monitored and, hopefully, released back into the wild soon.

Thank you to everyone who helped this beautiful bird get the support it needed. 💚