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Aurora Black

Aurora BlackAurora has been nominated for the Bravest Pet Award in the Exotics category by staff at Great Western Exotics and VNR Swindon for the amazing bravery and spirit she has shown in fighting and coming to terms with a series of major illnesses:

  • She has undergone two separate surgeries to remove bladder stones.
  • Received haemoglobin administration following major arterial blood loss when she chewed her right-hand leg.
  • Is coping with osteoarthritis of the tarsal joints in her hind legs.
  • In December 2013 she had a malignant tumour removed from her right upper lip, which we hope will not reoccur or have spread elsewhere.

Whilst guinea pigs are all marvellous, little animals – making little fuss and bother when they are unwell, this certainly doesn’t mean they are not suffering.

Most guinea pigs do not survive one, let alone two serious disease episodes. However, dear Aurora  – buoyed by her kind, loving and supportive family – has been through three major surgeries, together with life threatening acute blood loss anaemia; and yet she  still comes up smiling and chuckling at us all!!

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  • Latest News: For clients who keep poultry and captive birds

    Please be aware of recent measures imposed to protest UK poultry from the recent Avian Influenza outbreak in Europe. We would recommend all poultry owners register their flocks with APHA so they can be directly alerted of changes in the current advice (this is mandatory for flocks of 50 birds or more). Please use this link to the APHA website for all latest information: Measures to protect poulty against avian flu.

  • Latest News: Falconers – Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

    We have had a number of calls from concerned clients regarding the recent Avian Influenza 30 day prevention zone and how it may affect their falconry activities. Firstly we must emphasise the situation can change rapidly and please keep monitoring our website, APHA and the Hawk Board.

    Currently falconers are able to fly their birds. For clients who hunt with their birds it is recommended to avoid flying feathered quarry - in particular waterfowl who are common carriers of the virus. Birds should be regularly inspected and any clinical signs reported to APHA. When in the mews or weathering biosecurity measures should be in place to prevent contact (direct or indirect - eg faecal contamination from above) with wild birds.

    Unfortunately it is beyond the scope of the post to cover all scenarios or eventualities. If however you should have any specific concerns not addressed in this post please contact us straight away.

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