Keep pets cool With temperatures rising, summer can be an uncomfortable season for our pets. Put yourself in their paws and think how hot you’d feel if you wore a fur coat on a baking hot day! Here’s our vets’ advice about how to keep your pets cool this summer: Dogs Cool walkies: Walk dogs in…
If your dog is vomiting, most people will rightly get a little worried. Dogs are very good at vomiting as a natural process to clear things they regret eating as well when they are actually ill. This short guide can give a little help when deciding if you need to call a vet or monitor…
Image from https://www.labradorlifeline.org Arthritis (osteoarthritis – OA) is an inflammatory process effecting one or more joints. Arthritis can follow any “insult” to a joint – which could be trauma, wear and tear, infection or an inappropriate immune system response. It can happen in any joint, but the larger joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees) are more…
Alpacas are rapidly increasing in popularity with an estimated 45,000 now living in the UK. As a profession, vets’ understanding of these animals has increased hugely in recent years thanks to ongoing research and experience. Historically they would often have been treated as oddly shaped sheep! However these days we have the knowledge and…
The team in green, That sometimes go unseen, Work like crazy behind the scenes, To keep the practice clean. But that’s just the start, Of their vital part, Their skill set is endless, And they work from the heart. When your pet is sick, A nurse is so quick, To spot any issues,…
Although we love our pets, there’s no denying the expense that comes with owning one. From feeding and pet accessories to paying for kennels and catteries, caring for our beloved pets comes at a price. However, the biggest hit on our finances is likely to be an emergency vet bill. None of us want to imagine…
Recent outbreaks in both the unvaccinated and vaccinated horse population has bought Equine Influenza (EI) into the spotlight. Cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire, as well as further confirmed cases in Cheshire, Suffolk and Essex. Despite being most prevalent in racehorses, the Animal Health Trust are now recommending that all owners are vigilant for any…