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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

There are 4 core vaccinations for dogs in the UK, core vaccinations are those which all dogs should receive regardless of circumstances or geographical location. These are distemper, hepatitis (adenovirus), parvovirus and leptospirosis. Distemper: Distemper is a viral...

If you are planning on travelling abroad with your animal, you will need to obtain a specific animal health certificate for the country you are entering first from the UK. In order for our OV to do this we need the following TRAVEL information: Country of entry Mode...

Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine which is poisonous to dogs as they cannot metabolise this chemical like humans are able to. Theobromine mainly effects a dog’s kidneys, heart, central nervous system and guts. Darker chocolate contains more cocoa...

The abundance of chocolate at Easter poses a threat to our pets. Chocolate is poisonous due to its theobromine content. The darker the chocolate, the higher the theobromine concentration, and the higher the potential risk to our pets, if ingested. If you are planning...