Nose-to-tail brachy care

Nose-to-tail brachy care

If you’ve ever heard a veterinarian talk about a ‘brachycephalic’ animal, you might have wondered if they were talking about somebody’s pet dinosaur! In fact, this term refers to flatter-faced breeds such as bulldogs and pugs. These extremely popular breeds make...
Labra-dabra-do!

Labra-dabra-do!

There are three common traits that all labradors tend to share: Being very friendly Specialising in the “wag walk” (where their wagging tails may actually help to propel them forward) Liking food. A lot. Sometimes, however, our labrador friends are guilty of making...
Working like a dog

Working like a dog

When we think of modern-day working dogs, we tend to think of breeds like kelpies, cattle dogs and collies rounding up sheep and other livestock. However, other traditional working breeds such as certain gundogs, hounds, terriers and the arctic breeds can also have...
Optimistic oncology

Optimistic oncology

It’s natural to feel a little worried if you find an unusual lump on your pet. Our team are here to reassure you that with prompt treatment, there’s a good chance of a positive outcome for your pet. Here are two potential ways we could achieve a good result: 1. Not...
Kitty kidney kindness

Kitty kidney kindness

Chronic kidney disease (or CKD) is particularly common in elderly cats, and involves a progressive deterioration in kidney function. Whilst early CKD rarely causes any obvious signs in affected cats, cats with more advanced disease can show symptoms of unwellness,...