What are the signs of arthritis in dogs? How common is arthritis? Arthritis in dogs is very common, exact figures vary but it has been estimated to affect up to 20% of dogs over 1 year of age. There are an estimated 9 million pet dogs in the UK1 so this means a significant proportionRead More
Looking After Your New Pet Are you thinking of adding a new pet to your family this Spring? Whether you are adopting or shopping, our Spring News Blog has put together a check-list of things to do once they arrive. Everyone knows you should have your pet vaccinated once a year, but do youRead More
Tinsel, String and Turkey Bones! Tinsel, String and Turkey Bones! Pieces of string, tinsel and bones from your festive dinner should be kept well out of reach from your pet to avoid an intestinal blockage and possible need for life saving surgery. Baubles and lights, if broken and ingested, will cause serious damage toRead More
Parasites: Don’t get caught on the hop! Parasites: Don’t get caught on the hop! Although we will be battling the effects of Covid – 19 for a considerable time to come, it’s worth remembering that the parasites that make our pets lives a misery have sadly not been in lockdown and have been breedingRead More
Beat The Heat This Summer 2020 Beat The Heat This Summer 2020 The summer heat is a huge problem for many pets and it is essential to ensure free access to cool water at all times. Dogs can easily overheat and become dangerously unwell, our Summer News explains the signs of heat stroke thatRead More
When is itchy skin a sign your dog should visit the vet? Every dog loves a scratch, yes? Dogs itch, just like they bark at cats, shake after rainfall and growl at the postman. But when is a good scratch actually a bad scratch? Sometimes scratching belies a deeper problem that needs proper attention.Read More
Preparing for your new rabbit Are you bringing a rabbit home soon? Have you considered rabbits can live for 10 + years and require almost as much exercise as a dog? You may not need to walk your rabbit on a lead but they require a lot of space to run, skip andRead More
