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Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AD

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Grooming

03/12/2020 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbits - neutering - advice from Heathfield vets

Rabbits require regular grooming to keep their coat in a good condition and reduce the risk of matting, skin problems and fly strike. As with cats, rabbits can get hairballs if they ingest too much hair. This can be reduced by removing dead hair by grooming. Lastly, regular grooming will help keep … [Read more...] about Grooming

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, grooming, rabbit

Grooming

03/12/2020 By Heathfield Vets

Keeping your cat well groomed helps to maintain a healthy, glossy coat and also provides the opportunity to check for fleas and mats. Removing loose hair also helps to prevent hairballs and can reinforce the bond between you and your cat. Getting your kitten used to being groomed at a young age … [Read more...] about Grooming

Filed Under: Cats Tagged With: advice, cats, feline, grooming, matting

Grooming

03/12/2020 By Heathfield Vets

All dogs benefit from being groomed as it removes dead hair and dirt and keeps the skin healthy. Dogs with long coats in particular may need regular grooming to prevent matting of the coat which prevents the skin breathing and can cause skin irritation. We recommend starting to brush your puppy … [Read more...] about Grooming

Filed Under: Dogs Tagged With: advice, canine, dogs, grooming

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