Posts by chameleon
Important Information
Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will be implemented…
Read MorePet antibiotic resistance – how can we safeguard our future?
What does antibiotic resistance mean? Antibiotics can be effective at treating bacterial infections. However, over time bacteria can evolve to become resistant to some antibiotics, making them less effective. The more we use antibiotics then the more quickly bacteria may adapt. It’s difficult to develop new antibiotics and the process can take many years. This…
Read MoreTerms of Service Update
To improve our client experience and simplify things, we’re making a few changes to our Terms of Service on 2nd May. Click here to view the updated Terms of Service. If you have any questions, please get in touch with [email protected] or by writing to us at Customer Service, Linnaeus Group, Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: February 2022
Coronavirus is still with us, but it’s time to get back to ‘business as usual’ as much as we can, continuing to offer our exceptional care whilst doing all we can to protect you and our teams. Before you arrive: • Please ensure that all registration forms and any insurance paperwork are completed and sent…
Read MoreAntibiotic Awareness – Help us to keep antibiotics working…
What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria with a survival advantage. The survival advantage may…
Read MorePacemaker Implantation – Gizmo’s Story
Gizmo is a 13-year-old West Highland White Terrier who was referred to us at Anderson Moores in May 2021 as she was suffering from hindlimb weakness. She was also having collapsing episodes and at times would appear to fall over. Gizmo was examined by her local vet and was found to have a transient arrhythmia,…
Read MoreWinnie’s story
Winnie, a lovely 13-year-old Border Terrier was taken to her local vet after her owners noticed that she had shaky hind limbs and was becoming lethargic, inappetent, drinking more than usual and displaying urinary incontinence at night. Winnie’s vet performed lots of tests and diagnosed her with high blood calcium concentration caused by hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).…
Read MoreTiger’s traumatic time
Tiger is a beautiful 2-year-old cat that was found collapsed by a neighbour in July 2021. They presumed that she had been hit by a car so they immediately rushed her to the local vet while her owners were contacted. On examination by Tiger’s vet, she was unable to walk, she had no sensation in…
Read MoreVeterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day
Friday 1st October is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day and we are celebrating the fantastic work of our front of house team and those behind the scenes. Here at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire we have a team of 18 receptionists, every day undertaking different and varied administrative tasks and providing essential support to ensure…
Read MoreRosie, a Maine Coon X who suffered severe head trauma
Rosie is a sweet little 1 year old Maine Coon X who was taken to an emergency vet late one Tuesday night suffering severe head trauma after being hit by a car. On presentation she was bleeding from her nose and mouth, she was unable to close her mouth and she was unable to stand…
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