As pet owners, we often notice lumps or bumps on our furry friends, and understandably, it can be a cause for concern. While not all lumps are cause for alarm, it's essential to understand when to seek veterinary advice and what potential causes might be. Types of Lumps Benign Growths: These include lipomas (fatty tumours), [...]
Why Your Pet’s Dental Health Matters: Tips for a Healthy Smile When it comes to pet care, dental health is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in a pet’s overall well-being. Like humans, pets are prone to dental issues, which can lead to pain, infection, and even serious health problems if left untreated. [...]
The holiday season brings joy, decorations, and delicious treats—but it can also present unique hazards for our furry friends. From festive foods to holiday plants and decor, here are some essential tips to keep your pets safe and happy this Christmas. 1. Watch Out for Dangerous Foods Christmas treats like chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, and [...]
Chocolate might be a delicious treat for humans, but it’s one of the most dangerous foods for dogs. If your dog eats chocolate, knowing the signs and what steps to take can be life-saving. Why Is Chocolate Toxic to Dogs? Chocolate contains substances called theobromine and caffeine, which are both stimulants. Dogs metabolize these much [...]
As our pets age, their health needs evolve, often requiring more frequent and specialised care. Senior pet health clinics offer a dedicated, proactive approach to helping aging pets live longer, healthier lives. These clinics focus on preventive care and early detection of common age-related conditions, including arthritis, dental issues, kidney disease, and heart problems. Why [...]
Building a cosy, safe den for your pet is one of the ways you can help them to cope if they are frightened by fireworks. For tips on how to build one please use the links below. How to make a Firework Den for your Dog A cosy, safe den might help your dog feel safe [...]
The bright flashes and loud bangs of fireworks can be exciting and fun for us, but for our pets they can be confusing and frightening. This is because it’s difficult for them to understand that they aren’t in danger when they hear/see them, and their senses are much better than ours – so they experience [...]
Late summer and autumn time conjure up visions of gathering crops and blackberry picking, but it is also the time when the troublesome harvest mites can cause major irritation for our cats and dogs! The adult mite lives in plants and other vegetation, but the larvae (Trombicula autumnalis) are at the stage in their life [...]
Book your pet in for dental treatment during our Dental Health Month in February and receive 10% off dental* work and 10% off associated anaesthetic* fees! 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? If [...]
After the huge success of our last donor session, we are delighted to announce that we shall be hosting the next Pet Blood Bank donation session on Sunday 26th November and we need your help in getting more dogs to come forward to donate! If your dog is already a donor, or you know someone [...]
