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In a multi-cat household, it can be difficult to identify the culprit when you know someone is not right at home. However after careful deduction it soon became apparent that Willow, a 2 year old Maine Coon cat had been off her food for a few days and was losing weight. (**Be warned surgical photos are contained within the main article!**)

Paloma is a robust two and half year old female guinea pig who lives with her sister Popcorn. She had a long standing history of ovarian cysts that had never caused any problems and was generally a very happy pig.

Spring is in the air and we have a bevvy of bitches at the practice all due to whelp over the next few weeks!

Read on to learn about Herbies amazing story of near suffocation - from the inside!

Herbie has just turned 1 year old and he is generally very pleased with himself. Being a handsome English bull Terrier he has plenty to be pleased about and if you dare to ignore Herbie he will soon muscle in for some attention whether you like it or not.

Despite the arctic conditions we are still open at the Barn to look after your pets but here are some top tips that you can use to help them in this very cold weather.

Wishing you all a happy hippity hoppity Easter! Easter Monday we will be hosting the Charity Fun Dog Show for the Guildford Lions at Shalford Park, GU4 8AA. Registration for classes from 11am. Show starts at 11.30am we hope to see you there!

It's not only furry critters that we look after at the Barn - read on for Juliette's story -  an African Hedgehog needing life-saving surgery!

A massive thank you to everyone who attended our First Aid Course earlier this month!

Despite the wild wet dark evening we had lots of folk come along.  Not only did they have a presentation and notes but they learnt how to do CPR and correctly bandage a foot.  Special thanks to Kerrie Oakley and her able 'assistant' Aslan.   Kerrie is not only our fantastic in house Veterinary Physiotherapist but she is a trained Veterinary First Aider and runs regular training groups in and around Surrey.  In addition Bob, Louise and Andrew's terrier, was a great help being more than happy to have her feet dressed if it meant treats!

Read gentle giant Daisy's story with the biggest spleen you'll ever see!  (Warning some gory pictures follow!)

As always at the Barn we will be offering 24/7 veterinary cover over the holiday period. If in doubt phone our usual number 01483 455355 for further details. Normal opening times 8am-7pm Weekdays and 9am till 12 noon Saturdays. We will operate as usual apart from:-