Neutering: Der, Die und Das

My O-level German (50 years ago!) introduced me to the concept of nouns taking masculine, feminine and neuter forms.  In veterinary medicine, of course, to “neuter” means the removal of reproductive organs in dogs and cats. The primary reason is to prevent breeding.  Over the decades, the procedure itself has changed little. Although with the […]

The Effect of Stress On Our Pets: Keep Calm and Carry On

Here we are then, April’s underway and many of us will be shaking off the winter blues with walks in the country. Some of you may even have a brand new puppy.  If so, there will already have been at least two visits to your vet. This and along with meeting the wider world, the […]

Parasites and their link to dermatology

Around this time of year, there tends to be a lot of chatter about pet skin issues, or dermatology problems. Dermatology refers to the skin. If you have noticed your pet scratching more than normal, it may not be a coincidence. At this time of year, environmental allergens are on the rise. Various types of […]

Itchy Days Are Here Again: A Focus On Dermatology

From the perspective of January, March seems like a warming glow in a near-future sky.  I hope my expectations are fulfilled and by the Spring equinox life and light are restored.  Note the use of ‘hope’ and ‘expectation’ in the same sentence! Anyway, let’s stay positive and see what’s dished up.  What is predictable is […]

Responsible Pet Ownership

We don’t just want pets to survive, we want them to thrive! To do that, at the most basic level, they need their five welfare needs met. The more we can do to provide for the needs of our pets, the better! After all, they are not just pets, they are family members.  Responsible Pet […]

Liver problems in pets – Feeling a bit liverish

Although I’m writing this between Christmas and New Year, by the time these few words are in print, it will be the latter half of February. So a bit late to dwell on the effects of over-indulgence during the festive period. Right now though, it’s still a topic of conversation. This brings me round to […]

Personalised pet care

Our goal has always been to provide compassionate, transparent care for your pet throughout their life. Every pet and situation is different. This is why we always tailor our approach to each animal, providing personalised pet care.  Our Health Plan We build relationships with owners and their animals based on trust and mutual respect. We […]

Respiratory Infections

I guess we’re in the middle of winter. With the equinox behind us, however, I can’t help but feel we’ve “turned the corner”.  Funny how watershed moments occur in many walks of life and veterinary medicine is no exception.  A few weeks ago, we had a rush of cases with breathing problems.  Respiratory infections are […]

The festive Season | Christmas Information

As another year draws to a close, we are all preparing for the Christmas holidays. It is the perfect time to summarise all the key information which will be helpful for our pet owners.  Christmas Information | Opening hours Both our practices, Yeovil and Sherborne, will be open as follows: Christmas Eve | Closing at […]

More than just a pet health plan – additional benefits!

With so many new pet owners registering with our practice over the last year, we wanted to write a blog all about our Pet Health Plan. This time, however, we have even more to cover! Read on to find out how joining this side of Christmas could provide you with a year’s worth of additional […]