As the winter months draw near and temperatures begin to drop, it’s important to plan ahead and give our pets a little extra care to keep them safe and comfortable. Here are some of our top tips for ensuring your pets stay happy and healthy during the colder weather.

Did you know that many common household items, that are safe for people, are toxic to pets? Despite owners’ best efforts, pets’ natural curiosity makes it easy for them to encounter substances that are dangerous to them! By learning about these common pet poisons and the signs of poisoning, you can help to keep your pet is safe.

Oakhill’s team of qualified Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) play a vital role in looking after your pet during their visits to us. Just like human nursing, veterinary nursing is a skilled and highly trained profession, with the patient’s welfare firmly at its heart.

Just like in humans, osteoarthritis is a common condition in older cats, but one that is unfortunately often overlooked. Many symptoms are dismissed as simply ‘old age’. But whilst old age is inevitable, it isn’t a disease – it doesn’t cause pain or stiffness like arthritis does!

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it is important for us to consider how to keep our pets active and healthy. Read on to find out the best ways to keep your pets active and healthy, prepare for outdoor activities, and feed active animals.

Most cat lovers freely admit to being willing slaves to their pets, so perhaps their greatest talent is the way cats have managed to domesticate humans with their playful, affectionate, independent, and quirky personalities. Let’s take a moment to appreciate just how extraordinary these animals truly are!