This month, we’d love to celebrate some of the less glamorous but still essential jobs our vets do to help keep patients comfortable and well. Here are our team’s top 3 “icky but important” veterinary tasks: Anal sac expression The anal sacs (also called anal glands)...
Whilst many pets will bounce happily through the clinic doors for each visit, others may feel neutral or anxious about anticipated veterinary treatments. A pet’s resilience to unfamiliar or challenging situations will be governed by their natural genetics (with some...
If you enjoy including your pet in the Christmas Day festivities, check out this list that our team has compiled of Naughty vs Nice Christmas foods for dogs and cats! Unless your pet has previously been diagnosed with special dietary requirements, it should be safe to...
What makes the Christmas season better? Why, participating in fun seasonal activities with your pet, of course! Here are our team’s top ideas for getting into the Christmas spirit with your pet: Pet presents There are few things more wholesomely enjoyable than...
Are you looking to spread seasonal cheer to your canine family members? If your pet doesn’t have any known dietary sensitivities, you can try whipping up these dog-friendly Snowball Pupcakes (devised by the UK Kennel Club). Your pet will think that Christmas has come...
Whilst summertime means fun in the sun for you and your dog, it can also bring some hot weather hazards. To avoid dampening your sunny season, read on for these tips on keeping your pet safe! Hot pavement, sad paws Did you know that on a 25-degree day, pavement...
Percy the beagle had squashed his generous frame through a hole in the fence to go on a friendly neighbourhood visit (a.k.a. begging for treats), which wasn't unusual for him. However, when his owner, Alex, spotted him at the back door an hour later, she quickly...
Due to their immature immune systems, young pups are unfortunately more susceptible to infectious illnesses than adult dogs. However, if your pup is a toy breed, it can be even more prone to serious unwellness complications. Toy-breed puppies are prone to these...
One of the most common emergency issues seen in general veterinary practice is urinary disease in cats. In such cases, the critical point for our team to ascertain is whether the cat is simply having urinary-related discomfort or whether they are unable to pass urine...
When an active dog goes lame on a hindleg, five common issues could be the potential cause. Can you guess what they are? Answers below! 1. Cruciate disease Cruciate disease involves damage to the cranial cruciate ligament (a key ligament) in the knee joint of the...
Is your older pet suddenly having difficulties walking? In addition to problems such as tick paralysis, which can affect pets of any age, senior pets can be at risk of specific age-related issues that can impair their ability to move normally. Here are some potential...
With the rise of apartment living, high-rise falls have become an increasingly common veterinary emergency – so much so that the collection of injuries commonly sustained by affected pets is called “high-rise syndrome”. What exactly is high-rise syndrome? This term...
Are you planning on moving house with your pet? Read on for our top four recommendations to keep your pet safe and ease everyone's stress! 1. Keep your pet's microchip details up to date As soon as you move, updating your contact and address information on the online...
Unfortunately, your new canine or feline friend could arrive as a package deal with a few “friends” of their own! Internal and external parasites in puppies and kittens are reasonably common. They are usually due to infection passed from the mother. Here’s what to...
A lot has changed in parasite prevention since the old days of dousing your pet's fur with a strong-smelling spray every couple of weeks or administering a daily tablet! Here's how to keep fleas and ticks away from your cat or dog quickly and effectively and why it's...
Whether your pet is a baby or a fully grown canine or feline friend, staying updated with their vaccination schedule is essential. Here’s the situation regarding vaccination! What vaccinations should my pet receive? Your pet must stay current with at least their core...
Your pet isn't showing any signs of being unwell. Therefore, they won't benefit from a veterinary check-up: true or false? It's false! Even if your pet seems to be doing OK, a general check-up every 6-12 months is strongly recommended to keep them feeling their best...
Pets with atopy have a naturally defective skin barrier, meaning that exposure to particular allergens (particles such as pollen, grass or mould) causes their skin or ears to become inflamed and itchy, making them more likely to develop secondary bacterial or yeast...
Like us, dogs may suffer from uncomfortable conjunctivitis. Sometimes conjunctivitis develops because of irritants blowing into the eye (such as sand or dust) or eye infections. However, if your pet develops conjunctivitis repeatedly, their problem may have an...
For some cats, fleas can be more than just an irritation. Here are four facts about fleas and why having a solid, year-round parasite prevention routine for your feline friend is a good idea. 1. You may not see fleas, even if they’re there! It can be challenging to...
Whilst any dog can potentially suffer from an ear infection, some pets are unlucky enough to experience ear troubles throughout their life. Here’s why some pets develop ongoing ear infections and why prompt treatment is best: Why are some pets prone to ear infections?...
Unfortunately, up to 5% of cats may risk developing feline asthma, otherwise known as feline allergic bronchitis. What is feline asthma? Feline asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways within the lungs, leading to...
Every year in August we encourage our clients to think about their pet's oral health during National Pet Dental Month. As usual our friendly team will be conducting FREE dental checks to allow us to best know if your pet has dental disease. We all know how important...
We all know how important dental health is for our own teeth. We go to the dentist regularly and brush and floss our teeth twice a day. But did you know that dental health is important for your pet as well? Dental disease is the most common health problem of our pets...