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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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“Our vision at Paragon is to be a professional, caring and approachable veterinary practice; to provide our clients with clinical excellence, knowledge and experience delivered by friendly, innovative and compassionate teams.”
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29/10/2026

Here are our routine visits throughout November 👇🏻

3rd - Greenlands
3rd - Gretna & Annan
5th - Nord Vue
12th - Cinderbanks
17th - Greenlands
19th - Murray House

Please give us a call if you would like to book in, 01768 483789 📞

27/10/2026

Following the high winds over the weekend, you may have seen an increase of sycamore debris within your paddocks. It is important to remove any sycamore debris that your horse can have access to as horses may ingest these and become unwell.

Atypical Myopathy is a muscular disease caused by the ingestion of sycamore seeds, leaves or seedlings. The disease is often fatal, with 75% of cases resulting in death.
Signs to look out for:
🌱Muscle stiffness
🌱Muscle weakness
🌱Sweating
🌱High heart rate
🌱Dark coloured urine
🌱Breathing difficulties
🌱Depressed with their head hung low

If you have any concerns, please contact our equine team on 01768 483789 📞

26/10/2026

⛔Road Closure⛔

For anyone travelling to us from the bypass - the road into Dalston via Brow Nelson will be closed for the next 5 days. You can still get to us using the A595 or via the Durdar roundabout.

23/10/2026

🐴✨ FREE CLIENT EVENING – UNDERSTANDING EQUINE BEHAVIOUR ✨🐴
📅 Tuesday 24th November 2026
We’re delighted to invite you to our FREE client evening all about equine behaviour! 🐎💚
Have you ever wondered why your horse behaves the way they do? Join us for an informative and engaging evening exploring the fascinating world of equine behaviour and learning more about what our horses are trying to tell us.
🐴 Understanding equine body language
🐴 Exploring common behaviours and what they mean
🐴 Recognising signs of stress, fear, and discomfort
🐴 Building a better understanding and relationship with your horse

A raffle will be held in aid of Great North Air Ambulance Service - if you have a prize to donate for this incredibly worthy cause, please let us know!
📩 Spaces are limited, so get in touch to find out more and reserve your place.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🐴💚

21/10/2026

Did you know that our Horse Health Plan is just £18 a month? 🐴

Our health plan provides a preventative healthcare plan for your horse with the added benefit of spreading the cost throughout the year.
As part of the plan, your horse will benefit from:
🔴Annual vaccination for equine influenza and tetanus
🔴Annual dental treatment (including sedation if needed)
🔴Annual health check
🔴Worming program, including 3 faecal worm egg counts and a winter worming treatment
🔴1 free visit per year for routine healthcare
🔴10% off Hestevard supplements and lifetime medications
🔴Plus, so much more.
Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/40wBNXu

20/10/2026

As we approach firework season we know this can be a worrying time for horse owners, so how can you prepare?

🔊Desensitise your horse with firework recordings starting at a low volume and gradually introduce flashing lights
📍Check what displays are due to happen near to where your horses is stabled
🔥Ensure your yard is safe to reduce risks of fires and ensure you have an up to date fire plan
⚠️Check fences and gates for security and that there are no protruding nails, sharp edges or slippery surfaces that the horse could be injured on
🩺Speak to your vet – some horses who get very upset by fireworks can require sedation or anti-anxiety medications to help them through firework display evenings so have these conversations early to ensure you have what you need ready

For more advice and details of what you can do to prepare your horse for fireworks visit British Horse Society website👇🏻
https://www.bhs.org.uk/go-riding-and-learn/riding-out-hacking/common-incidents/fireworks/

14/10/2026

Autumn is a great time of year to have your horse, pony or donkey's teeth checked to identify and treat any issues that may cause problems over the winter.

We classically consider dental discomfort with quidding (dropping food), nasal discharge or poor ridden behaviour however signs of dental discomfort can be very subtle. These subtle signs can include gradual weight loss or the horse may become more withdrawn with chronic dental pain. Some horses show no signs at all.

Identifying signs of dental disease early can allow a plan to be put in place. This may include a specific intervention such as extraction of a loose tooth, a plan for increased frequency of treatment such as repeat flushing of diastema (abnormal gaps between teeth) or adjustments to the diet for the winter period.

During October we are offering 15% off routine dentals, give us a call to make an appointment ☎️🦷

09/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱?
Sometimes a dental examination reveals a tooth that needs to be removed. Signs such as difficulty eating, abnormal chewing or nasal discharge may indicate a dental problem, although sometimes the issue is only discovered during examination.
Common reasons for extraction include:
🦷Fractured or damaged teeth

🦷Tooth root abscesses

🦷Diseased pulp (the part containing the nerves)

🦷Loose or mobile teeth, particularly in older horses

How straightforward an extraction is depends on the tooth, the underlying disease and how damaged the tooth has become. Some extractions can be surprisingly challenging, particularly when disease has been present for a long time.

X-rays are usually needed to identify the affected tooth and plan the procedure. Most extractions are performed under standing sedation with local anaesthetic nerve blocks.

Afterwards, most horses require only pain relief, such as bute. Antibiotics are not always necessary, particularly when there are no complications. A follow-up examination 1–2 weeks later checks that the extraction site is healing as expected.

06/10/2026

Don't forget we are offering 15% off routine dentals throughout October! 🐴🦷

A routine dental check should be carried out at least once a year, though some horses benefit from more frequent care.

If you’re concerned about your horse’s teeth, get in touch with us to book your appointment 017684 83789 📞

05/10/2026

The certificates have arrived, and we’ve got some lovely feedback to share…

Our Dalston, Newbiggin and Tarn practices have received their accreditation certificates through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme 🙌

This means we’ve chosen to be independently assessed against RCVS standards and there’s a lot of work behind those certificates. Each practice underwent a thorough inspection lasting two to three days, checking everything from how we store and manage medicines and stock to our equipment, facilities and health and safety procedures.

And there were some lovely comments about the work happening across our practices:
💚 Dalston
Our welcoming waiting room, wellbeing garden and support for the team all received praise. The assessor also described the practice as “a leading light for the profession” for its sustainability work!
💚 Newbiggin
Our dedicated teams and wide range of services were recognised, with particular praise for the spotless, well-equipped equine facilities and the care taken to protect both patients and staff.
💚 Tarn
The assessor highlighted the great attention to detail in our farm health plans, our clean and tidy premises, and the specialist interest in goats that allows us to support clients from further afield too.

There’s so much work that goes on behind the scenes to care for your animals, so it’s brilliant to see our teams’ efforts recognised.

A big thank you to everyone across all three practices. There's so much to be proud of! 👏

Address

Townhead Farm, Newbiggin
Penrith
CA110HT

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441768483789

Website

http://www.paragonvet.com/

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