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Canine Adolescence – Dude, where’s my pre-frontal cortex!?
That headline is from a human behaviour book that I… Read More
Our New Green Health Plan – Test and Assess
At Chalkland Vets, we are always moving with the times…. Read More
Caring for small furries in winter
Winter comes with a whole host of challenges for our… Read More
Firework fear: The blog all pets want you to read
Is fireworks season far from a fear-free time in your… Read More
We Can’t Wait to Welcome the Pets of Calne to our Chalklands Family
It’s been a while…Time for an update! Hello from Chalklands… Read More
Pet Insurance Explained
Did you know that you are far more likely to… Read More
Pawsitively Cool: Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe & Happy this Summer!
Summer is here. The days are longer, the sun shines… Read More
Common Skin Allergies in Cats and Dogs
Skin allergies are something that we see in both our… Read More
How the XL Bully Ban will work and what it means for you
In October, the government made the dramatic announcement that by… Read More
Could your dog’s behavioural changes be due to pain?
If your dog starts to misbehave or act differently, it… Read More
Corporate vets vs independent, which is better?
Twenty years ago, the rules were changed to allow non… Read More
All about Adder bites
When you think of the challenges facing pet owners in… Read More
What is Brucella canis?
Did your dog originate from outside the U.K? Do you… Read More
Three Months in Marvellous Melksham
Three Months in Marvellous Melksham And what a busy three… Read More
Melksham: Another home for Chalkland Vets
Exciting news from the Chalkland Vets Chippenham family! We are… Read More
Seasonal Advice for the Autumn Months
Autumn! The season for muddy walks on ground covered in… Read More
Advice on Travelling with Pets
If you are considering travelling abroad with your pet, then… Read More
So why are veterinary fees expensive?
We are all so lucky in our country to have… Read More
Summer Safety
Introduction It’s summer! That means hot sun (hopefully!), ice creams… Read More
Springtime dangers for pets
Spring is a fantastic time of year. The days get… Read More
Feline Dental Care
Introduction If you have ever had a toothache, then you… Read More
Christmas Dangers
Of course, our pets are a huge part of our… Read More
Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes is well recognised in humans, and it’s also a… Read More
Osteoarthritis Management
WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis is a progressive condition that causes… Read More
Spotting the signs of feline OA pain
SPOTTING THE SIGNS OF ARTHRITIS IN CATS Arthritis is a… Read More
Feline Dental Care
Dental disease is a common condition in our pet cats… Read More
Vaccine Awareness
Vaccinating our pets is a vital part of maintaining their… Read More
Advantages of Laparoscopic Spays
Have you been considering having your dog spayed but are… Read More
Senior Pet Care
Older pets can remain healthy, happy, and active well into… Read More
The importance of regular health checks for cats and dogs
It is often said that prevention is better than cure…. Read More
Puppy Preventative Healthcare – What’s it for?
Preventative healthcare is an essential part of caring for your… Read More
Do you have a new pet?
During the lockdown period, many people have welcomed a new… Read More
Springtime Toxins
Winter is almost over and soon it will be spring,… Read More
How do I know if my pet is overweight and what can I do about it?
As the holidays sadly come to a close, no doubt… Read More
The importance of senior health checks
As our pets get older, their bodies change, just like… Read More
What should my rabbit eat?
1) HAY -Rabbits need at least one bundle of good quality… Read More
Helping your pet cope with fireworks season
The lead up to Bonfire night can be a very… Read More
Arthritis in Dogs & Cats
Arthritis is one of the most common ailments affecting middle… Read More
Mini Vet Workshop
Mini Vet Work Shop We had a great afternoon at… Read More
Chalkland Vets Open Day
Ready for some summer fun? Chalkland vets, an independent locally… Read More
Whelping in bitches
Whelping usually occurs with relatively few problems. Dogs can usually… Read More
Should I breed from my bitch?
The first big decision is whether breeding from your pet… Read More
Adder Bites in Dogs
Adders are the only venomous snake native to the UK…. Read More
Pet Travel to Europe after Brexit
Advice from Defra website: To make sure your pet is… Read More
Easter Dangers
With Easter not far away we would like to remind… Read More
Spring is in the air
Spring is an exciting time for both us and our… Read More
