Imagine if sudden, deafening explosions erupted without warning, leaving you anxious and fearful. For small animals, especially cats and dogs, this is often what fireworks feel like. With their heightened senses and sensitive hearing, what we consider a loud noise can be an overwhelming, ear-piercing experience for them.

After a period of extensive reporting and planning, Oakhill had its second ‘Sustainability Audit’, and we are proud to announce that we achieved Green Level accreditation with an impressive score of 77%, skipping the Gold Level entirely!

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.

In the same way that humans have different needs as they age, dogs also need certain adaptions to their lifestyle and environment as they enter their senior years. Simple changes, focused on making their lifestyle more joint and brain friendly, can make a world of difference to their quality of life, comfort, and overall health.

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!