Cats and Dogs

You’ve heard the sayings: People own dogs but cats own people; dogs think they’re humans and cats think they’re Gods. There is no doubt, cats are very different to dogs and it may seem obvious but many a feline has suffered due to poor understanding of the differences between the species by not just owners but vets alike.

Preventative Care: A fresh start

There’s no doubt my patients and cases are interesting, rewarding and sometimes frustrating. On occasions something all at the same time! Although, the fact that every pet has an owner, means I deal with many different people on a daily basis. It’s these interactions which hold some of my favourite memories. Rather than lingering over […]

Pet ownership: Pet’s Enhance Our Lives

A very happy New Year to you all! As the dark days of January descend upon us, I thought it might be timely to remember how much pleasure our pets give us. Dogs, cats and other pets can take a central place in the family. They can be the all-important companion, maybe acting as the […]

Christmas Dangers: Good tidings of comfort and joy

I will resist commenting on how Christmas has rushed around again but Oh My Goodness! It’s traditional for me to use this space to warn everyone (yet) again about Christmas dangers. In particular, the potential of sultanas, raisins and grapes to poison dogs, even though not every dog is susceptible to the toxic effects. The […]

FAQs: Frequently asked questions

Is vaccination really necessary? How often should I use flea treatment? Why does my dog scratch all the time? These are just some of the questions we’re regularly asked so for answers to these, amongst other popular queries, you need look no further.

Long Term Medication

If your pet has been dispensed medication which is likely to be needed long-term, for example to treat arthritis or a skin or heart condition, the Veterinary Surgeon will need to continue to monitor your pet on a regular basis.

Hip Dysplasia (HD) & Other Pre-Parenting Dog Checks

Hip dysplasia (HD) is well-known among breeders and owners of larger dogs. Surprisingly is quite common in smaller breeds. It is a painful condition that causes one or both hip joints to develop abnormally while a puppy is growing. Symptoms soon start to show. Most dogs inherit Hip Dysplasia from one of their parents. Hip […]

Feline Family Planning

Why have your cat spayed?
We strongly advise that you have your female cat spayed when she is around six months of age. The operation will prevent her coming into season (or calling) and as a result will prevent her from becoming pregnant with unwanted kittens. Furthermore, roaming male tomcats often carry serious diseases that are sexually transmitted.

Canine Family Planning

Why have your bitch spayed? If you have decided not to breed with your bitch, spaying early on in life has several benefits, the greatest of which is protection against mammary cancer

Pet’s Diet: Food for thought

That old saying, you are what you eat, is as true for our animals as it is for us. The variety of food on offer in shops today is so much greater than 40 years’ ago, mirroring the bewildering expansion in the pet food market. So what should we feed? Raw meat and bones? Roast […]