Mercer and Hughes Veterinary Hospital

17/07/2025

Unfortunately we have had a deceased female tabby and white cat bought into the practice this morning.
She is microchipped but the details are not up to date with no contact number.
If you think she may be yours, please contact the saffron Walden hospital

11/07/2025

Thank you to our very own champions Patrick and Theo for another themed treat basket for the team celebrating this year's Wimbledon 🎾 we are always very grateful and they never fail to put a smile on our faces 🐱🐱

03/07/2025

⚠️Urgent Warning for Pet Owners⚠️

The UK Government has issued an alert about counterfeit Frontline Plus flea treatments being sold by online retailers. These fake products have been found to contain chemicals toxic to cats, potentially causing vomiting, seizures, and other serious neurological signs.

If you’ve purchased flea treatments online recently, check the source and packaging carefully. We strongly recommend you only buy your pet’s treatments directly through your vet or a licensed pharmacy.

For more details, please see the official warning from the UK Government:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/urgent-warning-to-pet-owners-as-toxic-chemicals-found-in-fake-flea-treatments

If you're concerned your pet may have been affected, contact your local branch immediately:

📞 Saffron Walden 01799 522082
📞 Great Dunmow 01371 872836
📞 Stansted 01279 813780
📞 Bocking 01376 743893

Pet owners urged to be wary of dangerous fake treatments discovered on e-commerce sites.

27/06/2025

🐰 It's Day 5 of Rabbit Awareness Week:

Happy Hoppy Homes! 🏠🐰

Housing affects happiness! Raystede research has shown that enriched environments with tunnels, platforms, and hiding places significantly reduce stress behaviours in rabbits. A stimulating environment allows rabbits to dig, forage, and explore as they would in the wild.

If you're coming in over the next week or two for an appointment with your bunny, don't forget to ask for one of our little goodie bags!

🐰 Bronwyn and Pippin would like to wish you all a Hoppy Weekend!

26/06/2025

🐰 It's Day 3 of Rabbit Awareness Week:

Happy Hoppy Homes! 🏠🐰

Weather-ready? Woodgreen emphasises that outdoor rabbit housing must protect from temperature extremes, with proper insulation for winter and shade/ventilation for summer. In hot weather, temperatures above 24°C (75°F) can cause heat stress in rabbits.

🐰 Ensure outdoor enclosures are in the shade. Parasols and blankets can help provide shade on runs.

🐰 For indoor set ups, close curtains and blinds to help keep the room cool.

🐰 Frozen water bottles and ice blocks can be wrapped in a thin towel for somewhere nice and cool for your bunnies to rest up against.

🐰 Don't forget to keep water bottles and bowls topped up and refreshed at least twice a day.

25/06/2025

🐰 It's Day 3 of Rabbit Awareness Week:

Happy Hoppy Homes! 🏠🐰

Environment affects health! According to Blue Cross, rabbits in cramped, barren housing are more likely to develop both physical issues (spinal problems, pododermatitis) and behavioural problems (aggression, over-grooming). A stimulating home with proper space helps prevent these conditions!

🐰 Low platforms and tunnels are great for your rabbits. Providing at least one hide per rabbit with two exits are also handy to provide safe spaces for them.

🐰 To encourage natural behaviours forage boxes and dig boxes are highly recommended!

🐰 Puzzle feeders are also a great way to provide mental stimulation - check out a small selection of Bronwyn and Pippin's favourites below!

24/06/2025

🐰 It's Day 2 of Rabbit Awareness Week:

Happy Hoppy Homes! 🏠🐰

Did you know? Rabbit's need a minimum area of 3m x 2m x 1m for a pair of rabbits to ensure they can express natural behaviours. Yet many pet rabbits live in spaces that are far too small for their physical and emotional needs.

It's Day 2 of Rabbit Awareness Week: Happy Hoppy Homes! 🏠🐰

Did you know? Rabbit's need a minimum area of 3m x 2m x 1m for a pair of rabbits to ensure they can express natural behaviours. Yet many pet rabbits live in spaces that are far too small for their physical and emotional needs. Don't forget to download your RAW2025 pack!

23/06/2025

🐰It's the first day of Rabbit Awareness Week!

Protect your fuzzy family! 🐰 Watch this essential video from RWAF & Dr. Richard Saunders on why vaccinating your bunnies is non-negotiable for their health and happiness!

🐰Hover over the video and click the CC button for subtitles!

17/06/2025

⚠️Due to unforeseen circumstances our Saffron Walden branch will be closed this Saturday 21st June due to building works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We will be accepting consultations at our Dunmow branch between 08:30-16:00. Our phone lines for Saffron Walden will automatically be diverted to Dunmow during these hours.

Alternatively, if your cat or dog are part of our Kin Care Club, you have 24/7 Telehealth Access with Vidivet.

Contact details for Dunmow Mercer and Hughes:
☎️01371 872836
🏨 Unit 5-6 Chelmsford Road Industrial Estate, CM6 1HD

12/06/2025

🐰Rabbit Awareness Week🐰

Join us between the 23rd and 27th June to spread awareness and the importance of adopting rabbits and providing them with enriching, loving and safe homes. Together, we can create happy, hoppy homes for our furry friends!

Do you have a rabbit? Comment below and introduce us to your wonderful bunnies!

Bronwyn age 2 (left) and Pippin age 3 (right) are the wonderful, mischievous bunnies who belong to Nurse Natalie 🐇🐇

22/05/2025

If you were the kind client who bought the hedgehog in to us this morning please get into contact with us or wild at heart rescue on the number in the photo. Many thanks 🦔