Halloween is a fun time for us and especially the children, but can be a stressful time for our pets. Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe and calm on the spookiest of nights, to avoid a real nightmare! Walk dogs earlier in the day before trick or treaters come out to play - especially … [Read more...] about Keep Pets Safe At Halloween
Bonfire Night Tips
Our Tips To Keep Your Pet Calm On Bonfire Night It's not long now to Bonfire Night on 5th November - and plenty of people will be celebrating with bonfires and fireworks this weekend as well. Lots of pets get anxious about fireworks - and some can be very frightened indeed, both from the … [Read more...] about Bonfire Night Tips
Car Sickness in Dogs
Travel sickness is a common occurrence, affecting 1 in 6 dogs of all ages. It is more common in puppies, but for some dogs it may persist as they grow into adults. Your pup may come to associate car trips with nausea after a bad experience, with anxiety and stress also exacerbating travel … [Read more...] about Car Sickness in Dogs
Conjunctivitis in Pets
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an itchy, uncomfortable inflammation of the 'conjunctiva', which is the membrane which covers the eyeballs and lines the eyelids. It can be just as common in pets as it is in humans, so it's always best to get it checked if you suspect your pet may be … [Read more...] about Conjunctivitis in Pets
Microchipping – Not Just For Dogs
The importance of microchipping We often have stray and lost dogs or cats brought into us to the surgery in the hopes we can reunite them with their family. It can happen to the most vigilant owner - cats and dogs (or rabbits and ferrets!) can make a break for it and decide to go on an adventure … [Read more...] about Microchipping – Not Just For Dogs
Buying A New Puppy
What are the Rules when Buying a Puppy? Last month "Lucy's Law" was passed by parliament; this bans the sale of puppies and kittens through a third party, such as pet shops or dealers and will come into force in April next year. This means that potential buyers must deal directly with the … [Read more...] about Buying A New Puppy
Dental Care
What can I do to help look after my dog’s teeth? What is dental disease? Dental disease is very common in dogs – recent surveys show that it affects more than three-quarters of dogs over four years old. It usually begins with a plaque deposit on the teeth (as with humans). This hardens to … [Read more...] about Dental Care
Worming in Cats and Dogs
Cats and dogs, as predatory and naturally inquisitive animals, can pick up all kinds of parasites on their travels. For the sake of human as well as pet health, these parasites should be controlled by regular use of worming products, available from the surgery. Lungworm (Angiostrongylus … [Read more...] about Worming in Cats and Dogs
Vaccinations
Why are vaccinations important? There are a number of highly infectious (and potentially fatal) diseases that can affect your pet. Many of these diseases have no effective treatment, and in extreme cases, young animals may die. However, for many of these conditions there is a simple protection … [Read more...] about Vaccinations
How To Avoid Ticks
What are Ticks? Ticks are small 6-legged blood sucking insects, which can spread some nasty blood-borne diseases to our pets. They attach to the skin, usually when out walking in long grass. It’s important to check your dog after every walk and cats too when they come indoors – and remove any … [Read more...] about How To Avoid Ticks
