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If there is one thing that many dogs look forward to each day, it is getting out of the house for a walk. Whereas this used to be plentiful, the arrival of COVID-19 and the resulting Government measures that followed, has caused changes to the routines of both pets and owners alike.

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month. This campaign, led by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role of the veterinary nursing profession to the public.

The Hawick Vets veterinary team is here for your beloved pets all year round, and despite the current circumstances, remain committed to quality and excellence in everything we do - which is why we wanted to ‘paws’ this World Veterinary Day to say thank you

Want to know the facts and how to avoid ticks this season? As we approach the warmer months, when ticks like to make an appearance, we wanted to give our pet owners a head start in preparing to tackle ticks!

Following the announcement that the period of lockdown is to continue, we would like to clarify how this applies to horse owners and trainers.  Our number one priority is to be able to maintain our 24 hour, 7 day a week service to horses requiring urgent and emergency treatment, whilst protecting both human health and our colleagues in the NHS by following the recommendations to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

The majority of the nation gets excited to be eating Easter eggs or chocolate for breakfast, lunch or dinner - or perhaps all three! But we need to careful and ensure our pets don’t get a hold of any, as chocolate could be dangerous for our animals, especially dogs!

With Easter coming up, our opening hours will remain as per our usual times below:

COVID-19 is much in the news, and some reports are based on fact, others speculation. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have some advice for you as a pet owner – or someone who spends a lot of time around pets – here’s what you should know:

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have pulled together a list of the frequently asked questions - which provide further information about the precautions all veterinary practices are taking to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

As you’re probably aware, from our last update, we continue to monitor the situation and respond quickly to government advice and the professional guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association.