Archive: Sep 2020

Now that the sun is finally starting to return, many of us are out enjoying the springtime. Though you must be careful not to burn, you may be aware of the link between sunlight and maintaining healthy vitamin D levels.

While our smallest pets may seem remarkably strong little characters as they rocket around their cages or enclosures, it is important to remember they still need to be handled with care and confidence. …

Sadly, Road Traffic Collisions (RTC’s) involving pets are not uncommon emergencies. Witnessing your dog, or any pet, being hit by a car is a very distressing experience and yo…

It’s midnight and the veterinary nurse on duty has just opened the door to allow an owner to bring in a very poorly cat. The elderly cat and owner are both regular clients to the veterinary practice, as the cat has…

Perineal hernia is a relatively common condition in older dogs, particularly in unneutered males. It can appear quite dramatic and understandably causes a lot of concern for worried owners. The condition occurs…

Norwegian Elkhounds are striking, confident dogs with a long history as working companions. The breed was originally used to free-track game in the woodlands and forests of Norway. When not hunting, they were used as wat…