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...

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...

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...

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...

We have seen a lot of young, injured, or chilly hedgehogs brought into the practice in recent weeks by concerned members of the public. This time of year, our prickly friends should be making and changing nests, hunting for food in the daytime and evening and young...

Did you know our RVNs, Fiona and Frankie, routinely perform nurse clinics here at Boroughbridge Vets? These clinics include: Monthly weigh and worming appointments for puppies and kittens Weight management for all pets Librela, Cytopoint and Osteopen injections...

Guinea pigs are very social and chatty pets, and are best kept in neutered same-sex groups. Their average life span is 5-6 years and typically grow to weigh 900-1500g (males growing larger than females). Guinea pigs’ teeth never stop growing, similar to rabbits, so...

A rabbit's diet is an extremely important part of their husbandry. This should consist mainly of good quality hay or fresh grass, small volumes of pelleted food, fresh water, fresh greens, and only the occasional snack. Rabbits are wonderful pets, but their needs are...

Consider insuring your pet. Whilst there are a huge number of companies offering this, there are definitely some that are better than others. Not every insurance policy is created equal so there are several variables that you need to consider when choosing one for...

Veterinarians are regarded as an essential and integral part of health at large. Veterinary science contributes not only to animal health and wellbeing, but also to human physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The World Health Organisation's 'One Health' approach...