Acclimatising Your Dog to Nail Trimming We come across many animals (mostly dogs) that dislike their paws being touched. In ideal circumstances cats, dogs and small furries will have been acclimatised to having their feet touched and nails trimmed from a young age, but this is often not the … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for Nail Clipping
Hypothyroidism – Marnie’s Story
Marnie suffers from a condition called hypothyroidism. Her story began with a routine appointment after she started displaying some gradual abnormal symptoms and this has lead to a confirmed diagnosis and treatment which has greatly improved her quality of life. “My Alaskan Malamute Marnie … [Read more...] about Hypothyroidism – Marnie’s Story
Vaccinations
Many of the major infectious diseases affecting dogs can easily and painlessly be controlled by vaccination. A small dose of a harmless form of the disease is used to stimulate the body to build up immunity, and if this infection is encountered in the future, there will be sufficient resistance to … [Read more...] about Vaccinations
Parasite Control
Fleas A flea is small, dark brown, flattened from side to side and has the ability to jump huge distances. This means that only a few moments of contact with an infested animal can lead to problems for you and your pet. Flea bites are not only irritating to your pet but can lead to more serious … [Read more...] about Parasite Control
Worming
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
Neutering
If your dog is young, fit and healthy and you have decided not to breed from them in the future, we fully recommend neutering, which has a number of advantages. What are the benefits of neutering my female dog? Preventing unplanned, unwanted and costly offspring and complications … [Read more...] about Neutering
Insurance for Puppies and Kittens
Pet health insurance may be the last thing on your mind when you pick up a new pet, but ensuring there is a plan in place to cover the cost of their treatment should they need it is an important part of being a pet owner. From allergies to major surgery, a good insurance policy means you can make … [Read more...] about Insurance for Puppies and Kittens
Insurance for Older Pets
If you have an older pet which is not currently insured, you may think that they would not be eligible for cover or that at their age insurance would not be worthwhile due to prohibitive premium prices. However, older pets are much more likely to need treatment for illness; the last years of their … [Read more...] about Insurance for Older Pets
Insurance for Pets Aged 1-8
Whether you have just picked up a new slightly older pet or have had them for years but never had pet health insurance, it is never too late to start a new policy. From allergies to major surgery, a good insurance policy means you can make the most of modern veterinary care without the barrier of … [Read more...] about Insurance for Pets Aged 1-8
Insurance for Rescue Pets
There are thousands of abandoned pets in need of loving homes across the country, adopting one can be incredibly rewarding. If you have decided to add a new addition from a rescue centre to your family, one consideration to make is taking out insurance to help towards their healthcare. What are … [Read more...] about Insurance for Rescue Pets
