As our dogs and cats get older their body function starts to change, each breed and species age differently than others. Brain Function Dogs and cats brain function changes as they get older, once damage occurs due to ageing their behaviour and alertness change. This is a normal process of ageing, 50% of dogs [...]
It is the hardest part of owning a pet, when the moment comes to say goodbye for the last time. Things to consider: Quality of life; Can they walk normally or at all? Can they interact with you? Have they soiled themselves, or are they not able to get up to go out to [...]
If you have been searching the web for information on what healthy treats to give to your dogs, you have come to the right place. Note: Cats are obligate carnivores it is vital they are fed a meat diet as their bodies cannot produce taurine, an essential nutritional requirement found in meat. A high [...]
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄 We are closed Christmas eve 24th, Christmas 25th, Boxing day 26th and New years day 1st. We are on call out of hours for emergencies, if you are in trouble with your pets please ring either number and press 1 to talk to our veterinary surgeon.
Please be aware of our Holiday opening hours and what to do if your pet has a problem. We have someone On Call 24/7 Christmas Eve closed at 3pm Christmas Day closed Boxing day Closed Sunday 27th Closed Monday 28th Closed If you have veterinary problem with your pet, please phone our number 02890799500 [...]
This is a very important part of ownership and responsibility! You can simply check your dogs nails when he walks! Do you hear his nails clicking on the ground? This means they are to long and need further investigation! Clipping your dogs nails may or may not be a simple task for you or [...]
Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters ect can get stressed travelling and going to unfamiliar places. It is best to have a secure carrier for their size, making sure they have plenty of privacy. Bring along their favourite food or toy and have a cosy blanket or absorbed padding layer in their carrier avoiding shavings as [...]
Please be aware we have seen an alarming number of fatal Parvo cases this week. Early symptoms include: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy. The risk of your pet catching Parvo is next to none if they are vaccinated. Please ensure your dog’s vaccinations are currently up to date. Parvo virus is vaccinated against within your routine [...]
Did you know guinea pigs have a special requirement in their diet? Yes thats right guinea pigs need ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in their diet or they later face major health issues!! Just like us humans our bodies can not make vitamin C which is why it is one of our requirements in our [...]
