Dogs

Obesity and how it affects your dog

April 8th, 2021

Obesity in pets in the UK is a massive problem.  Up to 50% of pets are above their ideal weight for their breed, age and sex. Could your dog be?

Fleas – what are they?

April 6th, 2021

The flea is a robust parasite. It reproduces quickly and their eggs spread throughout your home before you’ve even noticed your pet is scratching more than usual. 

Your pet and fleas! The itchy truth!

April 1st, 2021

Spring is in the air – a time to start forming some habits to help your pets avoid problems with pesky parasites like fleas.

The Eyes have it – your pet’s eyesight

March 29th, 2021

As our pets get older, their pet sight deteriorates so much that they can become blind. Learn how to help your ageing pet.

Smoking – The risks to your pet

March 25th, 2021

Recent research has suggested that passive smoking could be a health risk to our pets.  Learn about the risks here.

Talk to the Animals – Dog Safety

March 9th, 2021

Dogs don’t speak with words but they do communicate with us through body language. Learn why understanding and teaching children is so important.

Spring Poisons – Adders

March 1st, 2021

With Spring in the air and poison prevention awareness month upon us, we wanted to share with you some information about the hazards.

When is a pet vomiting serious?

February 25th, 2021

Regurgitation or vomiting can be a normal digestive function of a cat or dog. But when is it more serious?

The Eyes have it!

February 17th, 2021

The eyes are a sensitive organ and are susceptible to injury and infection and owners should act quickly if they suspect their pet has an issue.

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

February 11th, 2021

A challenging emergency for the team is called a GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus) – a rapidly progressive, life-threatening condition in dogs. Learn more