Nov 13, 2018 | Pet Advice, Life stage support
As animals get older, normal wear and tear of the joints can result in pain and inflammation known as osteoarthritis. This condition is very common in older animals, however sadly often goes un-diagnosed. It is a painful disease which can affect one or multiple...
May 17, 2018 | Pet Advice
Due to a case of Alabama Rot being confirmed this January in the Taunton area, and understandable concern and questions from our clients, we thought an up-date on the disease would be helpful. Alabama Rot or Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV) is a...
Dec 13, 2017 | Pet Advice
It’s a busy time in most households over Christmas and our pets can come across many unusual, fascinating and tasty temptations! But beware, many of the things we enjoy over the festive period can be potentially very dangerous to our animals. Here are our...
Sep 30, 2017 | Pet Advice
The excitement and fun of fireworks in November is not that far off. And it seems now that the season of fireworks runs from Bonfire Night through to New Year, but many of pet owners are not keen. If you’ve a pet that is terrified by the scary noises and smells...
Sep 12, 2017 | Special offers, Pet Advice
The incidence of obesity in pets has increased significantly in recent years and it is causing a great deal of concern among the veterinary profession. Many of our pets are becoming overweight or obese purely down well-meaning owners being a bit too kind and generous...
Jul 14, 2017 | Pet Advice
Cystitis might seem a minor condition – something not to worry about – however as Beetroot the cat’s experiences demonstrate, it can be a very serious and complicated condition to treat. Dominic Phillips explained “Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) is a common...