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
Canine Obesity
In simple terms, being overweight will impact your pet's health. Obesity increases the risk of health problems and can shorten your pet's life. It is an incredibly common for us to see overweight dogs, but it can be prevented and rectified. How can I tell if my dog is overweight? A 'body … [Read more...] about Canine Obesity
Gastric Bloat (GDV)
What is the condition? Canine GDV (gastric dilation and volvulus) or gastric bloat is a condition primarily of large, giant and deep-chested dogs. This condition occurs when the stomach becomes filled with gas, food, fluid or a combination (for example, food may cause the blockage then start … [Read more...] about Gastric Bloat (GDV)
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
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
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
