Palmer & Duncan Veterinary Surgeons

22/10/2025

02/10/2025

The work has officially started! 🛠️

01/10/2025

Our team is dedicated to keeping disruption to a minimum and hopes to offer our normal service during this period. 🙌

Thank you for your continued patience during this. 🩷

29/09/2025

This World Heart Day, show your pet some love by prioritising heart health. How? Regular check-ups and screenings help keep their hearts strong and happy. ❤️

27/09/2025

A gentle reminder about our building work commencing next week - Monday 29th September.

⭐️Please do not come into the building, ring us when you are here for your scheduled appointment and we will come out to you.

⭐️The same applies for collecting repeat prescriptions

⭐️ We will still be here on the end of a phone if you need anything and we will guide you through the process

⭐️ Please bare with us as we navigate through this, we are all working extra hard to ensure we can run as smoothly as possible.

25/09/2025

This work is designed to open up our space and bring you and your pet refreshed, modern facilities. 💪

The work is expected to take around six weeks to complete, but we’ll keep you in the loop.

We can’t wait to show you our new look. 🩷

22/09/2025

Last Tuesday this very very handsome boy was brought into us by an incredible caring lady as he was visiting her garden.
A neutered 7 year old boy, we would absolutely love him to have a new loving home, if you are interested please ring us to discuss🤞♥️

22/09/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ
One week today on Monday 29th September, we will be starting quite intensive building work at the practice for an expected 5/6 weeks.
Our waiting room will not be accessible so we will be asking all patients to wait in the car park upon arrival - please ring us to let us know you are here for your appointment on 01924 786688.
Our vet or nurse will then come out to you and take you through to the consulting room.
We will still be here 8am - 7.30pm Monday to Friday and 8am - 12pm on Saturday however please bare with us during this time.
We are all working incredibly hard to ensure the practice runs as smoothly as possible during the building work - it will all be worth it!

18/09/2025

Very large dog in the building says hi to you all! 😂

18/09/2025

💊 How to Give Your Cat Their Medication 🐱

Giving tablets or liquid medicine to your cat can feel like a battle… but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve pulled together some helpful tips to make the process as stress-free as possible - for both you and your feline friend😺

📖 Read our full guide here:

We know giving medication to your cat can be a challenge! Follow our videos, tips, and links to help make the process as stress-free as possible.

15/09/2025

It isn’t always an ‘ooh its cos they’re old thing!

Just like us, cats and dogs can experience dental issues that require attention.

Take a moment to assess your pet's breath. If it's less than pleasant, it could be a red flag for dental issues such as gum disease, plaque buildup, or tooth decay.

If you’ve noticed any new dental symptoms in your pet, contact us today 🙂

26/06/2025

🐔⚠ IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ⚠🐔
Avian Influenza (AI), also known as "Bird Flu," is a viral infection that can affect many bird species, especially poultry like chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese.

You may have seen reported that there has been confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the nearby area.

The following link details more information and the affected areas:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england

Owners of birds with outdoor access need to be particularly aware of AI as it can be spread by migratory and wild birds.
Even indoor birds, like caged songbirds, have a lower risk but could still be exposed through contaminated materials brought inside.

Be observant of your birds for any changes. Signs of AI can be variable but may include reduced egg production, difficulty breathing (fast breathing, panting), diarrhoea, and reduced food and water intake.

More severe signs include high levels of sudden death and a blue colouration of the comb and wattle.

Remember, these signs can be common to other diseases, so always consult your vet if you have concerns. Ducks and geese might show milder signs.

Due to the current Avian Influenza (AI) findings we must take precautions when looking after sick and/or injured birds.
We have to consider quarantine measures and ask politely not to bring poorly birds into the practice. Please call us for guidance.

If you need to report sick or dead wild birds, please call DEFRA 03459 33 55 77

Thank you for taking the time to read and if you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to call us on 01924 786688