Pet Health

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Sep 15, 20203 min read

Easy dog treats to make at home

Do you like baking? Do you love your dog? Wouldn't you love to combine the two with some easy treats to make your doggo feel special?...

Aug 11, 20204 min read

6 Horrible effects of Periodontal disease

it’s not just bad breath – it’s the onset of a debilitating and nasty disease, and the longer it is left untreated the worse it is

Aug 3, 20203 min read

Keeping an eye on Entropion

Whatsisname's rugged good looks are actually a sign that something is wrong, because whatsisname has a condition called “entropion”

May 29, 20203 min read

The Not-so-Fungis for your pet

Autumn brings rain, cardigans, green hills and mushrooms – but only one of these can poison your pet! Despite there being a thriving...

May 19, 20203 min read

7 Ways to keep your dog happy!

For many of us routines have been thrown completely out of whack by this whole pandemic thing, and it’s the same for our pets – and dogs...

Dec 16, 20193 min read

Do you buy presents for pets?

Did you know that after partners, progeny and parents, pets get the next biggest share of the highly contested Christmas dollar.

Sep 18, 20192 min read

Spring's Pains in the Grass

In Spring one of the biggest pains in the grass would have to be grass seeds that can get into your pets’ coat and cause all sorts of...

Aug 16, 20192 min read

Why we offer complimentary services

Let’s face it, we’re a business, and to stay open we need to make money - so why would we want to do things for free?

Jul 23, 20193 min read

Our Fear-Free Starr

Dr Michelle Starr has become the first of our vets to attain their Fear-Free qualification.

May 15, 20192 min read

Is your dog overweight?

Next time you are patting your pup, run your hands along their ribcage and spine – can you feel the rib bones and vertebrae, do they have...

May 25, 20181 min read

Help stop the spread of Feline AIDs

Feline AIDs, caused by infection with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is an incurable disease spread through fight wounds. With 1 in...

May 24, 20181 min read

Are your pets microchipped?

New laws are coming into effect that mean that by July 2018 all dogs and cats will need to be microchipped. To help you get ready for...