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My dog has heart disease, what happens next?
Heart disease accounts for around 15% of medical cases vets see. It’s a broad term for conditions of the heart, blood vessels or valves. Both congenital heart disease (present at birth) and acquired heart disease (occurs in adulthood) are largely hereditary in nature, although in some cases environmental factors [...]
My pet’s weight is worrying me – help!
A pet’s weight can be a real worry, especially if your pet is a fussy eater. Their diet may not be the most suitable for them and this can leave them either overweight or underweight, both of which can affect their health. In this blog we will look at how [...]
Christmas hazards and how to avoid them!
It’s a magical time of year and we all like to include our pets in Christmas celebrations. Make sure your pet doesn’t overdo the festivities this Christmas, though, or at least help them to indulge safely. With all the festive foods, presents, decorations and increased visitations, Christmas time can mean [...]
Laser Therapy for Arthritis
As the weather gets colder and damper, we’re starting to see more and more older pets presenting with stiff joints. In the majority of cases, these are due to osteoarthritis. While this condition is not curable (yet!) it is manageable, and we’re really proud to be able to offer a [...]
Firework Fears
We’re only a few weeks away from Fireworks season, and if you’ve got a pet who doesn’t cope well, now’s the time to get set up and ready! Fireworks fear, or noise phobias, are very common in dogs and cats (and can even be seen in other pets, such as [...]
Diabetes in dogs and cats
What is diabetes? Diabetes is caused by a lack of the hormone insulin, or a lack of response to it. Insulin is produced by special cells in the pancreas called beta-cells. It is produced then released into the blood after a meal when levels of glucose increase in the blood, [...]