Easter Alert! With Spring around the corner, we can all look forward to some warmer weather and Spring walks. With this in mind, we’ve put together some seasonal tips in our Spring Newsletter. With Mothering Sunday on the horizon, be aware of lilies in the flower bouquets. All components ofRead More
Socialising your puppy – What Is The Right Age? There is a special period of development in dogs, often called the “sensitive” or “puppy socialisation” period, which starts at 3 weeks of age and ends at 3 months. During this period pups need to pack in a lot of experience so that they becomeRead More
Your Winter Survival Guide Has Arrived – Read It Here Your Winter Survival Guide Has Arrived – Read It Here The weather is getting colder and wetter and your pet may decide to spend more time inside by the fire than running round outside! To help keep your pet in tip top condition we’veRead More
Fireworks season is just around the corner. It is important to watch out for signs of stress in your pet. If you have more than one pet, ensure that each of them has their own hiding place and if that is where they prefer to be, don’t force them to come out. Make sureRead More
Blocked Bladders – Is It A Pet Emergency? Blocked Bladders – Is It A Pet Emergency? Cats can frequently suffer from cystitis, especially when they are stressed. Understand the signs of stress in your cat here. If your male cat is struggling to urinate or cannot go at all this isRead More
Choosing a rabbit While it is not possible to guarantee the health of an individual rabbit there are several things that you can do to maximise the chance that your new pet will have the best start in life. Where possible have the rabbit checked by one of our veterinary surgeons either beforeRead More
Pet Behaviours – How To Overcome Dog Separation Anxiety Dog separation anxiety can affect your dog in differing degrees so leaving them alone for long periods of time can cause them to become upset and stressed. Making a big fuss of them before you go to work and when you come back canRead More
How Do I Keep My Cat Cool In The Summer And Avoid Heatstroke? It’s usual to see articles warning against the hazards of dogs overheating, but rarely do cat owners find the same advisories available to them. Many assume this is because there simply isn’t the same degree of danger attached to their felineRead More
Grass awns – a summer problem to watch out for. A summer problem – the grass awns of the meadow grasses are easily trapped in the coats of pets, especially dogs. Understand more about the damage these can cause in your pet. Also included in our Summer News – Stick to dog toys! Most vets and nurses haveRead More
Pet Bereavement And How To Cope It is helpful to realise that your reaction to losing your pet is a normal response and these emotions can be considered a tribute to what your pet has meant to you. Companionship The pets in our lives are treated the same as a family member andRead More
