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Mercer and Hughes Veterinary Hospital

Mercer and Hughes Veterinary Hospital

Independent Veterinary Surgeons

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Dental Care for Pets

Dental Problems in Rabbits

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Dental Disease Rabbits with teeth that do not meet correctly (malocclusion) are potentially in a dangerous state. A rabbit’s teeth grow throughout its life and so incisors that do not align can become so long that they become embedded in

mercerhughes September 20, 2017September 22, 2017 Dental Care for Pets, Rabbit Care Read more

Common Illness in Guinea Pigs

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Health Care and Diseases in Guinea Pigs Diet and Health As discussed, a guinea pig’s diet is particularly important when it comes to vitamin C. It is also crucial in preventing dental disease, which can mean that a guinea pig

mercerhughes August 24, 2017September 14, 2017 Dental Care for Pets, Flea and Worming Treatment, Guinea Pig Care, Parasites Read more

Dental Care for Dogs

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What kinds of dental problems do dogs have? Dental disease is as common in dogs as it is in people. The most common form of dental disease in man is decay. In the dog the most common problem is periodontal

mercerhughes August 19, 2017September 14, 2017 Dental Care for Pets, Dog Care Read more

Dental Care for Cats

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How common is dental disease in cats? Dental disease is one of the most frequent ailments seen by veterinary surgeons, and can be found to some degree in the majority of cats over three years of age.   What can

mercerhughes August 19, 2017September 14, 2017 Cat Care, Dental Care for Pets Read more

Fantastic!

Fantastic staff with a faultless service. Never have I had a problem with them. Always been on willing to do the best they can.

Lewis Stephens Google Review
RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital Mercer and Hughes Saffron Walden

Brilliant

Always brilliant with my challenging elderly dog.

Judith Marrinan Google Review

Vet Blog

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