by admin | May 22, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
The life expectancy of a domestic rabbit is 8-12 years. They are more active at night, dawn and dusk, and enjoy burrowing, digging, grooming and playing. It is important to be thoroughly prepared before bringing any new rabbit into your home/garden. Outdoor bunnies...
by admin | May 8, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
Steve Kirby, BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS, is our visiting orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon. As a peripatetic surgeon, he is able to offer specialist orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery for our patients, here at the practice. He works closely with all members of the...
by admin | Apr 24, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
There are four diseases that are routinely vaccinated for in UK cats. We recommend all cats receive these ‘core’ vaccinations; however, this can be adjusted for certain situations e.g., strict indoor living. Calicivirus: This is a highly contagious virus that causes...
by admin | Mar 24, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
The veterinary world has come under scrutiny recently with discussion over pricing being at the forefront. Today, the CMA has come out with their report on the current ‘state of affairs’ and it is likely that there will be changes afoot to regulate the profession...
by admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne. The hardest part for any pet owner is making the decision about when it is the ‘right time’ to say goodbye. We understand that all pet owners would prefer...
by admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Pet Owner Advice
The amount a pet drinks can vary from day to day, but if a pattern of increased water intake occurs, it may indicate that something is wrong. Excessive drinking, known as polydipsia, is often accompanied by polyuria (excessive urination). The most common causes of...