When the weather outside is frightful, SQPs can advise owners how to keep their pets warm and safe. With temperatures potentially about to drop in the winter months and wintery weather on the way, it is important that cl…

British wildlife can be overlooked at this time of year. Along with the shortening of the days and bleaker weather, we are outside less, not hearing abundant bird song and frantic parents rushing back to nests. The hedge…

Healthy pet clubs - and there are a number of different versions - are a group of plans whose aim is to keep pets as healthy as possible for as long as possible. As vets, we firmly believe that prevention is better than…

Sheep are happiest outside, even in winter. They have a thick woolly coat which is great at keeping them protected from the cold. Their digestive system is optimised to process grass at different times of the year, even…

When bringing a dog into this country the infectious disease that might spring to mind is rabies. If you’ve done any research into importing dogs, then you will probably know that it is a legal requirement for them to ha…

Let’s face it: most of us who have the pleasure of sharing our homes with an animal, will likely have been licked by them at some point. If you have a dog that gets very happy and excited to see you, then you’ve probably…