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Mercer and Hughes Veterinary Hospital

Mercer and Hughes Veterinary Hospital

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Feeding Your Pet

Now Stocking Natures Menu Raw Pet Food

Natures Menu raw pet food now available at Mercer and Hughes

Natures Menu – Real Food Pets Love We are pleased to announce that we have started stocking Natures Menu raw pet food at our Great Dunmow practice, including a range of raw nuggets and raw food treats. Natures Menu believe

mercerhughes January 25, 2018February 15, 2018 Cat Care, Dog Care, Feeding Your Pet Read more

Naughty or Nice? Christmas Foods can be Poisons for Pets

cat kitten in snow at christmas

What foods are poisonous to pets? Should you panic if your dog has eaten chocolate or a mince pie? Are Brussel Sprouts evil (and not just for what they do to your innards)? Has your cat taken a fancy to

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Feeding Rabbits

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Feeding your Rabbit Probably the most important thing you can do for your rabbit is ensure they have a good diet. The main part of a rabbits diet should be forage – grasses and hays. There should always be a

mercerhughes August 24, 2017September 14, 2017 Feeding Your Pet, Pet Poisons, Rabbit Care Read more

Feeding Your Guinea Pig

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Feeding Your Guinea Pig Guinea pigs are herbivores rather like rabbits although the physiology and function of their gastrointestinal system is less well understood than that of the rabbit, which has been well investigated. The critical area of dietary science

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Feeding Ferrets

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Feeding Your Ferret Ferrets eat many things, the most balanced option available these days is a complete ferret food. Additionally, you have the choice of wet, dry, or semi-moist foods. Any of these diets will be enjoyed by your ferret,

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What to Feed Chickens

rare breed chicken in garden

Again a lot of this is down to personal preference, whether to feed a layers mash or pellets depends on how you want to feed your hens and possibly what they have been used to before. It is worth noting,

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Looking After Your Hamster

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Bedding Hamsters need plenty of bedding that will absorb moisture. Wood shavings or paper litter can be used There are also some hemp beddings available. Sawdust should not be used as it is too fine and will inevitably lead to

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What to Feed Your Mouse

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Mice can be fed a commercial complete ration supplemented with occasional very small treats of vegetable. They are happy to eat tit bits and chocolate but these are not suitable snacks and they can quickly lead to obesity and considerable

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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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  • What’s New Pussycat? Introducing Our NEW Cat Ward at Mercer and Hughes Vets Saffron Walden
  • Coronavirus COVID-19 – Help Us Help You

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