Over the past 2 years medical and press articles have highlighted an emerging threat of RHD2 (VHD-2 or RvHD-2), a variant strain of haemorrhagic diahorrea in rabbits that is rapidly fatal and was not covered by the standard vaccines commonly used in the UK, there have been recent changes that help to give the…
We would like to make the public aware of a confirmed case of Leptospirosis in a dog which we believe to be related to the recent flooding in the local area. The case has been confirmed by laboratory testing as L. Copenhageni, a strain of Leptosporosis that is COVERED BY BOTH THE L2 AND L4…
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,…