by admin | Dec 5, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
It is the time of the year where we need to be extra vigilant around anti-freeze. It is extremely toxic to our pets once ingested, and even a small volume can cause severe symptoms including fatalities. Symptoms can be seen anywhere between 30 minutes to 12 hours...
by admin | Nov 23, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
Taking your rabbits to the vets is essential to keep them happy and healthy. Whether this is for annual vaccinations, six monthly health checks or for routine surgical procedures, it is fundamental as your rabbits’ owner to maintain good health and welfare. A trip to...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
November is ‘Pet Diabetes Month’ and is dedicated to spreading awareness of the condition and highlighting ways to manage our pets who have diabetes. What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus relates to an inability to properly regulate glucose (a sugar) in the...
by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
As of 1st October 2024, a new law mandates that anyone keeping poultry or any other captive birds, regardless of the number, must register them with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This requirement, including chicken registration, applies even if the birds...
by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
Pets can be allergic to many things including both food and the environment, and we’ve seen lots of pets with seasonal allergies recently at the practice. Allergies may manifest as itchy paws, itchy skin, repeated anal gland issues or even head shaking due to itchy...
by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
A lot of pet owners dread the impending fireworks season. As the nights draw in, there is that unmistakeable ‘bang’ out of nowhere that can turn even the most stoic dogs into a quivering wreck. Noise ‘phobias’ are, unfortunately, very common in our pets. These can...
