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Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our vets.Understanding how your pet’s shape could indicate weight problems
The shape of your pet can indicate whether your pet is overweight, underweight or of an ideal weight. Many people will look at their cat and dog and think they’re healthy, but don’t realise that their weight or shape isn’t correct. Understanding your pet’s shape and monitoring it over time will help you keep your […]
Christmas dangers for cats
If you’d rather avoid an emergency trip to the vets this Christmas, beware of these Christmas dangers for cats:
Christmas dangers for dogs
If you’d rather avoid an emergency trip to the vets this Christmas, beware of these Christmas dangers for dogs:
Avian influenza (bird flu)
New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will come into force from 00:01 on Monday 29th November. This means that it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order […]
Microchips in Pets
In May 2021, under the Action Plan for Animal Welfare, it was announced that the government are considering enforcement of microchipping in pet cats. We’ve prepared answers to some frequently asked questions about microchips. What is a microchip? A microchip is a small computer chip, approximately the size of a grain of rice, that is placed under the […]
Looking after your pet in the hot weather
Dogs cannot sweat through the skin, and mainly lose heat through panting – if you imagine wearing a fur coat whilst out on a walk it gives some understanding how easily they can develop heatstroke! So as the temperature rises, it’s important to make sure your pets are kept cool and comfortable. There are lots […]