Inflammation

With summer hopefully well on the way, many of us are spending more time being active, either in the garden, walking or doing more strenuous exercise.  This is all good for our mental and physical well-being. And, I’m sure our pets enjoy the benefits of happier owners! As Tracey and I discovered last week, there’s […]

Eyesight: The Eyes Have It

Our house faces East. In spring and autumn, the sun is perfectly placed to shine through the bedroom window as Tracey and I try to wake up.  The effect this has on a snoozy brain is profound, a flood of sensory input as light hits the retina for the first time in hours, sending a […]

Fungi the Bogeyman

I was sitting outside the other night, looking up at the crescent moon.  Using just a pair of binoculars, the craters are clearly visible. They remind me of the tremendous impacts that have occurred over the millennia.  As most of us know, the same has happened to Earth. It caused mass extinction events and ending […]

Summertime With Pets

Throwing a stick for your dog may seem one of life’s simple pleasures, however the damage a stick can cause is potentially life threatening. They either catch on their end and stand up like a javelin causing dogs to impale themselves or can cause wounds…

Alabama Rot: An Update

One subject that continues to raise discussion is Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV) which was given the name Alabama rot as it presents in a very similar way to a disease recorded in Alabama in the 1980’s in Greyhounds.

Ticks: Focus on Parasites

There is evidence the numbers of ticks affecting dogs and people is increasing and this is likely due to increased travel abroad and climate change. Few would disagree given the weather we’ve had in April and early May this year.

Cats and Dogs

You’ve heard the sayings: People own dogs but cats own people; dogs think they’re humans and cats think they’re Gods. There is no doubt, cats are very different to dogs and it may seem obvious but many a feline has suffered due to poor understanding of the differences between the species by not just owners but vets alike.

FAQs: Frequently asked questions

Is vaccination really necessary? How often should I use flea treatment? Why does my dog scratch all the time? These are just some of the questions we’re regularly asked so for answers to these, amongst other popular queries, you need look no further.

Long Term Medication

If your pet has been dispensed medication which is likely to be needed long-term, for example to treat arthritis or a skin or heart condition, the Veterinary Surgeon will need to continue to monitor your pet on a regular basis.

Hip Dysplasia (HD) & Other Pre-Parenting Dog Checks

Hip dysplasia (HD) is well-known among breeders and owners of larger dogs. Surprisingly is quite common in smaller breeds. It is a painful condition that causes one or both hip joints to develop abnormally while a puppy is growing. Symptoms soon start to show. Most dogs inherit Hip Dysplasia from one of their parents. Hip […]