Foliage alert Some plants such as ivy, poinsettia, holly berries and mistletoe can cause stomach upsets. Lilies, including their petals and pollen are VERY toxic to cats. They may brush against pollen and lick it off their fur, which can cause kidney failure. With the festive season just around the corner, the chances ofRead More
Autumn Alert! Autumn is a fabulous time of year and with the warm weather fading, many people feel it is a better time of year for their pets, but that doesn’t mean we can take our eye off the ball when looking after them. Our newsletter will give you some top tips to keepRead More
What to do if your cat or dog goes missing. Have a read through our 5 minute blog below. Hopefully you will never experience the panic of a missing pet but its good to know what to do in the event of a missing pet emergency. Read More
Is your teenage cat losing weight? Hyperthyroidism is a common disease in teenage cats, sadly sometimes, their symptoms are missed and referred to as just ‘old age’. Overactive thyroid gland (another name for the condition) is something we see quite regularly in older cats, the good news is diagnosis is fairly simpleRead More
Your pets heart is a large muscular pump, continuously pumping blood around the body. Like us, animals have four heart chambers, with valves to ensure the blood flows in the correct direction. Sadly, like humans, pets can suffer from heart disease, some are born with it and others develop problems over time. ToRead More
Our Spring 2018 newsletter has arrived and it includes some top tips to keep your pets looking and feeling great in 2018! Read it here. Tick borne disease alert! Did you know ticks can transmit a range of infectious diseases. Lyme disease is widespread across the UK and Ireland, it can cause inflammationRead More
A day in the life of a veterinary nurse. Just a veterinary nurse? Becoming a veterinary nurse is a full time role with diploma and degree level qualifications available. People often ask whether a nurse is going to continue their education to become a veterinary surgeon but this is notRead More
