Compulsory Microchipping for Cats is Coming Under the proposed Action Plan for Animal Welfare Act it will be compulsory to have your cat microchipped. It is currently a requirement for dogs to be microchipped from 8 weeks old and since the introduction of this law there has been a 90% compliance … [Read more...] about Microchipping Cats
Spring Stepathon
We are Fundraising for the Oriental Cat Welfare Trust this May. We are aiming for '4 Million Steps in May' to raise money for the Oriental Cat Welfare Trust. The whole team will be counting their steps as they treat patients, vaccinate puppies, microchip kittens and much more! Oriental Cat … [Read more...] about Spring Stepathon
Arthritis
What is arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which commonly affects middle-aged to senior dogs and cats, although it can affect pets at any age. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage in a joint erodes, causing the surface to become uneven. Joints can no longer glide past each other … [Read more...] about Arthritis
Dry Eye
What is "Dry Eye"? Dry eye or keratoconjuctivitis sicca (KCS) occurs when tear production is impaired, resulting in inflammation of the cornea due to drying. The condition is very painful and will get worse if left untreated. Dry eye can be caused by an immune related disorder which causes … [Read more...] about Dry Eye
Managing a Bandage
If your pet as been sent home with a bandage on, it's important that as an owner, you know how to properly manage their bandage so that their wound heals quickly. Do- check the bandage regularly Do- ensure that it stays clean and dry Do- call us for advice if it gets wet or comes off … [Read more...] about Managing a Bandage
Guinea Pig Awareness Week
Ringworm in Guinea Pigs Ringworm - what is it? Ringworm is a skin condition caused by a fungus, it is not a worm. It causes red, flaky, often itchy bald patches to appear, mainly around the head and will spread if left untreated. Treatment Most infections can be cleared with a topical … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Awareness Week
Rabbit Bonding
Rabbits are social animals that truly benefit from being bonded in pairs. It is important to them as they are naturally prey animals in the wild; there, they rely on each other for the creation and maintenance of underground burrows, where they spend a lot of their time hiding or socialising. Having … [Read more...] about Rabbit Bonding
Looking After Cats In Winter
While we don't often have very cold weather in England and our winters have been getting milder and wetter, we've had a couple of cold snaps this winter - so check out our tips for looking after your cats when it's chilly. Cats with mobility issues or injuries will struggle to walk on icy … [Read more...] about Looking After Cats In Winter
Complaints
Help us to improve our service to you and your animals As a practice we pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to you and your animals. We do, however, realise that occasionally our service may not fully meet your expectations. In order to maintain a high standard of service we want to … [Read more...] about Complaints
Travelling to the EU post-Brexit
As the UK has now left the EU, UK issued PET passports will no longer be valid for entry into the EU. The UK has been classed as a part 2 listed country; this means that your pet must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and have an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an official … [Read more...] about Travelling to the EU post-Brexit
