Why do we recommend a pre-anaesthetic blood test before administering any anaesthetic drugs? Most of our clients find their pets need an anaesthetic at some point during their lives - from routine neutering to dental treatment, to accidents causing fractures, to more serious illnesses requiring … [Read more...] about Pre-anaesthetic Blood Tests

What does Chronic Kidney Disease Involve? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) occurs due to damage to the kidneys over time, sometimes over months or years. The kidneys can lose significant function before clinical signs become evident. As a result of kidney damage there may be a build up of toxins in … [Read more...] about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats

Christmas is such a fabulous time - and we're all looking forward to a long awaited celebration, after a long year. Some of your pets (and children) have never seen a Christmas, so here's a quick reminder of things to avoid. Food Grapes, raisins and currants - these can cause kidney damage … [Read more...] about Festive Fun & Staying Safe

Sadly arthritis is one of those painful conditions which affects our pets, including cats - as well as humans. There is more detailed information in our pet advice centre - here is a summary of the key points. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which commonly affects … [Read more...] about Arthritis in Cats

What is Separation Anxiety? Separation anxiety occurs when dogs are left alone. With lots of us going back into the office after a year of working from home, you may start to see signs that your dog is experiencing stress. What are the Signs? Dogs will typically start to display anxious … [Read more...] about Separation Anxiety

  To All our Valued Clients We are writing to inform you that we are reducing the amount of out of hours service we will be providing. Please read below for further details of the changes. Why is this change necessary? The changing nature of the veterinary sector means that … [Read more...] about Changes to Our Out of Hours Emergency Services

  This is rabbit awareness week and we have special features every day on our Facebook page - so do check them out if your special family members are rabbits, or you are considering getting a pair of these delightful animals. Dental Health for Rabbits The health of a rabbit's teeth has a … [Read more...] about Rabbit Awareness Week