At this time of year it seems that chocolate is everywhere! Whilst we may enjoy tucking into our Easter eggs, if our pets get into it, it can spell disaster! Chocolate is incredibly toxic to our pets. Cats and dogs can’t metabolise the theobromine in chocolate, which can lead to a fatal build … [Read more...] about The Dangers Of Easter Chocolates
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
Travel With Your Pet After Brexit
Pet Passports Are No Longer Valid For Travel To The EU As the UK has now left the EU, UK issued Pet Passports are no longer valid for travel to the EU. Here is a summary of the key changes. We will be publishing more detailed advice on our website in the next few months. Animal Health … [Read more...] about Travel With Your Pet After Brexit
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
Kennel Cough
What is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough or Canine Cough is the common name for Tracheobronchitis, a respiratory disease. Kennel cough is a highly contagious complex of bacteria and viruses, which is spread through infected air particles, The disease affects the delicate lining of the airways, … [Read more...] about Kennel Cough
Tapeworms and Your Pet
Tapeworms - Quick Q&A What are tapeworms? Tapeworms are more of a problem in the adult cat or dog. There are several species, each using the cat or dog as a primary host. They are often seen sticking to the fur around the hind end of a cat or dog, looking rather like grains of rice. How … [Read more...] about Tapeworms and Your Pet
Pets and Fireworks
Keep Your Pets Safe and Calm During Fireworks Night It's that time of year again! Bonfire Night is only a week away. Whilst this year may be a little different due to COVID-19, we're sure fireworks will be just as popular! Here are our tips for keeping pets safe and calm: Close … [Read more...] about Pets and Fireworks
How To Clean Your Dog’s Ears
You shouldn't regularly need to clean your dog's ears unless advised by a vet - unnecessary cleaning can cause inflammation. However, if your vet has advised that you need to clean your dog's ears, you may not know where to start! So here is our handy guide to how to get those doggy ears … [Read more...] about How To Clean Your Dog’s Ears
New red mite preventative treatment for chickens
A new red mite preventative treatment for chickens is now available for our clients. Red mites have long been the scourge of chicken keepers. These tiny mites can multiply quickly if not spotted and then rapidly infect a whole flock. Fortunately, we can now offer an effective and easy to use … [Read more...] about New red mite preventative treatment for chickens
Beware Long Grass …
At this time of year, long grass can cause all sorts of problems for pets, especially dogs, but cats too - and it's not just down to insects and parasites, such as fleas and ticks. Grass Darts (Seeds) Grass dart seeds can be a real problem too - and we've seen several examples … [Read more...] about Beware Long Grass …
