What is general anaesthesia? General anaesthesia (GA) is a loss of consciousness and sensation. This enables us to perform procedures on our patients without them feeling pain or moving around. There are three aims that we have for each general anaesthetic: Unconsciousness Muscle … [Read more...] about Anaesthesia Q & A
Feline lower-urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
What is the condition? The name is a collective term used for several different issues of the bladder and the urethra seen in cats. This condition is most commonly seen in overweight, middle aged, neutered male, indoor cats fed on a dry diet, living in multi-cat households. These cats tend to not … [Read more...] about Feline lower-urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
Vaccination Shortage – Update 4 October 2021
Cat and Dog Vaccination Shortage - Latest Update 4 October 2021 Due to problems with some manufacturers experiencing vaccine shortages, there has been a knock-on impact on the entire cat and dog vaccination industry. Although we will hopefully continue to see supplies trickling in over … [Read more...] about Vaccination Shortage – Update 4 October 2021
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
Guide to Pet Insurance
Did you know that you are more likely to claim on your pet insurance than on your car or home insurance? And yet only 30% of dogs and 16% of cats in the UK are insured[1]. So if you are on the fence about insurance, ask yourself: How would I cope with an unexpected vet bill? The average claim … [Read more...] about Guide to Pet Insurance
