Jan 7, 20214 minDo we really need to worm pets?Vets recommend that you do. Two questions about worms that I've been asked many times since I qualified as a vet 13 years ago are: 1: Are...
Jan 7, 20214 minAnimal Acupuncture I trained in Western Veterinary Acupuncture 10 years ago, and has treated and improved the quality of life of many patients. Once...
Jan 7, 20214 min'Anaesthesia Free' DentalsVeterinary surgeons are horrified to discover that these are being performed. They contravene the Animal Welfare Act, and cause your dog...
Jan 7, 20212 minSmile Please!Did you know...dental disease affects over 87% of dogs (and 70% of cats) over three years of age? Just like us, our dogs need to brush...
Jan 7, 20211 minInter-Dog AggressionWe love our dogs, and generally they get on well with each other too! However, sometimes two individuals just don't get on, and this can...
Jan 7, 20211 minWhat is Titre Testing?Titre testing is not about ‘avoiding vaccination’. It is about finding out what antibody levels YOUR pet has to some of the diseases we...
Jan 7, 20212 minDogs: What do we vaccinate against, and why?Dog and cat vaccinations work in the same way as human vaccinations: ...a vaccine prepares the body to fight off a specific infection,...
Jan 7, 20213 minEmergencies In an emergency situation it is important to try and remain calm, this will help you think more clearly, and importantly, it will help...
Jan 7, 20211 minAntifreeze PoisoningBoth cats and dogs are at risk, and just a teaspoon amount could kill a cat. They don't even have to drink it - they can be poisoned from...
Jan 7, 20211 minFlystrike in RabbitsWhat is Flystrike? When a rabbit gets a dirty or wet/urine soaked coat, flies are attracted to it. These flies lay eggs, which hatch out...
Jan 6, 20212 minJanuary is National Walk Your Dog Month!With us all being in Lockdown: 3, why not grab your coat and wellies and make the most of the outdoors?! Your dog will thank you for it!...
Jan 5, 20212 minWhy is my dog scratching its ear?Ear disease is very common, and we see dogs and cats with anything from a mild to a severe infection. Ear disease can get worse very...