There are four diseases that are routinely vaccinated for in UK cats. We recommend all cats receive these ‘core’ vaccinations; however, this can be adjusted for certain situations e.g., strict indoor living. Calicivirus: This is a highly contagious virus that causes...

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne.   The hardest part for any pet owner is making the decision about when it is the ‘right time’ to say goodbye. We understand that all pet owners would prefer...

The amount a pet drinks can vary from day to day, but if a pattern of increased water intake occurs, it may indicate that something is wrong. Excessive drinking, known as polydipsia, is often accompanied by polyuria (excessive urination). The most common causes of...

There are 4 core vaccinations for dogs in the UK, core vaccinations are those which all dogs should receive regardless of circumstances or geographical location. These are distemper, hepatitis (adenovirus), parvovirus and leptospirosis. Distemper: Distemper is a viral...

If you are planning on travelling abroad with your animal, you will need to obtain a specific animal health certificate for the country you are entering first from the UK. In order for our OV to do this we need the following TRAVEL information: Country of entry Mode...

Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine which is poisonous to dogs as they cannot metabolise this chemical like humans are able to. Theobromine mainly effects a dog’s kidneys, heart, central nervous system and guts. Darker chocolate contains more cocoa...

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...

If your pet is overweight, it can have huge consequences on their health. Obesity is a debilitating disease which can have a major impact on your pet’s health, both now and in the future, and ultimately on the length of their life. A study, performed by Waltham Pet...

We recognise that there can be difficulties in bringing your cat into the practice. They often don’t travel well, don’t enjoy being in a cat carrier, feel unsafe in unfamiliar environments, and often become stressed during their visits. Did you know that we are...

We all want to enjoy the Christmas season, but it can be a stressful and risky time for our pets. Some forward planning can really help them enjoy their Christmas too and reduce the chances of an emergency Christmas visit to the vets!  Keeping calm   Christmas...