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Whilst frosty mornings might bring festive cheer to us humans, our canine friends may not be so merry. Winter months are tough on dogs’ paws: lower temperatures bring a heightened risk of frostbite, and exposure to road salt and anti-freeze can cause burns and blisters.

Halloween is nearly here and because our pets are part of our family, of course, we want them to join in with the fun, including the joy of eating sweets. However, although sweets may taste good, they are not suitable for our furry friends!

As the colder weather is starting to approach, you may notice your pet starting to show some behavioural/clinical changes.

Fireworks can cause significant distress ranging from involuntary bowel movements to aggression. Fear of fireworks is much more common in dogs than might at first be evident.

Pets can demonstrate anxiety and stress in a variety of ways, for dogs this includes trembling, whining, destruction of property and sometimes aggression.

As July begins, so do our plans to welcome customers back inside our surgery buildings.

Obviously, in these challenging times, we still want to support our clients by ensuring their pets are fully protected from fleas and worms.

Many businesses are updating contingencies related to the rapidly unfolding Coronavirus pandemic and we are no exception.

Many businesses are updating contingencies related to the rapidly unfolding Coronavirus pandemic and we are no exception.

To make sure your pet is able to travel from the UK to the EU after Brexit, you should contact your vet at least 4 months before travelling to get the latest advice.

Palm oil waste from transport ships caused by cleaning out their tanks off the coast of Britain regularly washes up on beaches, particularly in winter or following stormy weather.

Animals with injuries caused by grass seeds is an extremely common seasonal problem. Breeds with hairy ears and hairy feet are more at risk if walked in meadows or woodlands where these grasses grow in abundance.  When examined closely, dry Foxtail grass seeds resemble tiny arrowheads.