Ever wondered exactly why your vet prescribed a medication? Well, if so, we can help! In this article, vet Sarah takes a look at one of the most common prescriptions - a drug called amoxicillin.

Discovering that your dog requires spinal surgery can be a worrying time. It is not uncommon for such surgery to require your pet to travel to a referral centre. But why might this be and why might spinal surgery be nece…

Diabetes is said to affect about 1 in 200 cats, and is quite a common illness we see in practice. It is often not an easy diagnosis for cat owners to come to terms with, as it is generally a lifelong disease that require…

It’s walk-time for the dog! Don’t forget your poo bags! Hm… but actually you haven’t needed them for a few days now. In fact, you’re not sure that your dog has pooped for the last three days at all! So what does this mea…

Many dogs love water, I know that my dog will happily splash all year round! A flat-coated retriever like mine is a magnet for water of any kind. But is it safe for a dog to go for a swim during the winter months? Let’s…

Our pets are a part of our family, so making sure their health is well looked after is really important. Choosing a vet can feel like a huge task, with many different types and sizes of practice. But there are some usefu…