Gilmoor Veterinary Group Advice

Rabbits Rabbits are generally easy to keep requiring a balanced diet of dry foods, hay and greens. Rabbits can be susceptible to a number of ailments, if concerned, contact your local surgery.
Tropical Fish Tropical Fish and goldfish can be relatively easy to keep, providing you have some knowledge and the necessary equipment. Fish can easily become ill if not kept in the right conditions. If concerned, contact your local surgery.
Small Birds Small birds are generally easy to keep requiring a balanced diet of dry seeds and nuts, fruit and green food. Small birds can quickly become ill, if concerned, contact your local surgery.
Ferrets Ferrets are generally easy to keep requiring a balanced diet of meat, eggs and dry food. Ferrets are usually fit and active, however if they become ill, contact your local surgery.
Large Birds Large birds are generally easy to keep requiring a balanced diet of dry seeds and nuts, fruit, pulses and green food. Large birds can quickly appear to be ill although the symptoms are generally the sign of a more chronic, long-term condition. If concerned, contact your local surgery, your Vet can treat the problem or refer the bird to a specialist.
Small Rodents Small rodents are generally easy to keep requiring a balanced diet of dry foods, fruit and veg. Rodents are usually fit and active, though not long lived. If yours should become ill, contact your local surgery.
Cats & Kittens Cats and kittens are generally easy to keep requiring a balanced diet of dry and wet foods. They are usually fit and active, though they have long periods of sleep. Kittens are more active in smaller doses so recognising a problem is usually quicker. If your cat or kitten should become ill, contact your local surgery.
Dogs & Puppies Dogs and puppies are generally easy to keep requiring a balanced diet of dry and wet foods. They are usually fit and active, especially if walked. If your dog or pup should become ill, contact your local surgery. For advice on canine dental care see the dental care page.

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