Archive: Sep 2020
Preventative Health
With dog owners spending approximately £1,875 per year (based on stats from 2022), owning a pet can be a costly business. In the current financial climate, it can be tempting to skip some of the ‘routine’ stuff…
Life as vet - what its like
Our pets play such an important role in our lives; they become part of our family. So, it’s only natural that we want the best for them, especially should they become unwell. There is no NHS for pets, meaning we have to…
Common Conditions
The gall bladder is probably not an area of the body that you give much thought to until it goes wrong! If your dog has recently been diagnosed with a gallbladder problem then you might have a few questions. We’ll explor…
Cats
Neutering (the surgical act of castrating a male or spaying a female) is an important part of owning a cat, but it can seem a little mysterious to many cat owners. What exactly does getting your cat ‘done’ mean? Is it ri…
end of life
Our pets are part of the family, and sharing our home with them can be one of life’s greatest joys. Unfortunately, pets don’t live as long as humans. So, with this great love comes heavy grief at a pet’s loss. ‘Pre-empti…
Horses
“Flu vaccination” is the bane of many horse openers’ lives. Making sure your horses are up to date for travelling or competition, or even staying away, can be a nightmare! So is it really necessary?Or is it just a box-ti…
