Vomiting Vomiting is a very common presenting complaint for dogs at the vets, and less commonly cats. It has a number of different causes, including dietary, gastrointestinal blockages and as a sign of internal disease elsewhere in the body. How serious it might be and how we treat it depends on the [...]
Cystitis and Urinary Infections The term 'cystitis' means inflammation of the bladder. This can be bacterial or sterile, the likelihood of which depends on the species and age of pet. There may also be crystals or stones formed within the urine which can cause mechanical irritation and even complete blockage. What are [...]
The team at Copthorne Vets want to reassure you that we are here to look after the health and well being of your pets during these challenging times. In response to social distancing recommendations and the restrictions that the government has placed on the movement of people, we are offering our clients telephone consultations for [...]
Vaccinations - Cats What do they cover for? In the UK we routinely vaccinate our cats against feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus and feline panleucopaenia virus. These three viruses are combined in the "tricat" vaccine. We also strongly recommend vaccinating for feline leukaemia virus, especially if they ever go outdoors. But what are [...]
Vaccinations - Dogs What do they cover for? In the UK we routinely vaccinate our dogs against four core diseases - distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and leptospirosis. But what are these diseases and what do they do? Distemper is a very aggressive virus that starts with runny eyes and nose before quickly progressing [...]
Did you know 80% of dogs and 85% of cats over the age of 3 have some sort of dental disease? Could your pet be one of them? Following on from some advanced dental training for our vets and nurses here at Copthorne Vets, we are pleased to announce we will be running [...]
Providing you and your pet with all the support you need to give your pet exceptional end of life care. Here at Copthorne we are all pet owners too and know how hard it is to say goodbye to our four-legged friends. We aim to do everything we can to [...]
At Copthorne Veterinary Clinic, our pet club offers affordable pet care while maintaining excellent standards of quality and service. Join our Pet Health Club and start saving! Your Pet's Health is our top Priority! Join Our Pet Club and ensure your pet receives all the preventative treatments they need to [...]
Copthorne Veterinary Clinic offers a FREE initial health check for cats, dogs and rabbits. When you register your pet with Copthorne Veterinary Clinic, you will be offered a FREE pet health check. During the appointment your pet will receive a thorough check over without any obligation and you will get [...]
Did you know that veterinary nurses are highly-skilled professionals, often having to complete a degree in order to practice? Nurse clinics at Copthorne Veterinary Clinic Our veterinary nurses here at Copthorne Vets strive to provide their patients with the very best care. As part of this care the nursing team [...]
