Ticks! Why is it important to protect our pets against ticks?
Ticks are one of the biggest culprits in spreading blood-borne diseases in this country. Lyme disease is the most commonly spread disease, which can have damaging and long-lasting effects in humans, and in our pets. Untreated Lyme disease common symptoms include...
Bladder Stones in our Feline and Canine Patients
Small crystals in urine can eventually form larger bladder stones (uroliths or cystic calculi) if the conditions within the bladder are appropriate for them. There may be a large, single stone, or a collection of stones that range in size from sand-like grains to...
Are you planning on travelling abroad with your animal (cat/dog/ferret)?
If you are planning on travelling abroad with your animal, and you’ll be returning within 4 months, you will need to obtain an animal health certificate (AHC) specific to the European country you first enter from the UK. To allow our OV (official veterinarian) to do...
Don’t wait, vaccinate!
Did you know that only 58% of dogs and 28% of cats were vaccinated in the UK in the last 12 months? We want to protect more dogs, cats and rabbits so we need to work together to spread the word on the importance of vaccines throughout the lifetime of that pet....
Dog Theft Awareness Day 2025
Dog Theft Awareness Day 2025 is organised by the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance (SAMPA). The day aims to raise awareness of the number of dogs that are stolen every year, with 4,403 theft cases between 2019 and 2023. Below are a few ways to keep your beloved pet...
Tips to keep your pets safe this Easter
The abundance of chocolate at Easter poses a threat to our pets. Chocolate is poisonous due to its theobromine content. The darker the chocolate, the higher the theobromine concentration, and the higher the potential risk to our pets, if ingested. If you are planning...
Warning about Anti Freeze & Pets
It is the time of the year where we need to be extra vigilant around anti-freeze. It is extremely toxic to our pets once ingested, and even a small volume can cause severe symptoms including fatalities. Symptoms can be seen anywhere between 30 minutes to 12 hours...
Maintaining your Rabbits Health
Taking your rabbits to the vets is essential to keep them happy and healthy. Whether this is for annual vaccinations, six monthly health checks or for routine surgical procedures, it is fundamental as your rabbits’ owner to maintain good health and welfare. A trip to...
‘Pet Diabetes Month’
November is ‘Pet Diabetes Month’ and is dedicated to spreading awareness of the condition and highlighting ways to manage our pets who have diabetes. What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus relates to an inability to properly regulate glucose (a sugar) in the...
Mandatory bird registration (including pet birds)
As of 1st October 2024, a new law mandates that anyone keeping poultry or any other captive birds, regardless of the number, must register them with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This requirement, including chicken registration, applies even if the birds...