With bottom scooting right up there on the list of “Unpleasant pet activities”, it’s no wonder that dogs are presented to us fairly frequently for this issue!

When you think about mature pet health issues, you probably think about lumps, dental disease and joint problems, right?

Spring pet allergy alert! Although allergies can affect pets year-round, lots of dogs and cats are prone to a flare-up in spring.

Maintaining your pet’s dental health is important for their comfort and quality of life.

With cold and flu season well in force, here are our team’s top three tips for easy pet care when you’re down and out with “The lurgy”.

In this article, we’d love to “whiz” through some potential causes of vulval irritation in older female dogs, including symptoms to monitor for and what diagnostic tests might be required to get to the bottom of their issue.

While outdoor adventures help keep cats active and mentally stimulated, they also mean that our feline friends can be at a higher risk of injury.

We all know that regular exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and the same goes for our beloved pets!

Whilst we recommend regular vaccination to help protect every at-risk dog and cat against common infectious diseases, there are times when this simple rule gets a bit more complicated!

Uh oh, we’ve run blood tests on your dog and found that it has “elevated liver parameters.” What does this mean?

Urinary straining, wee “accidents”, or blood-tinged urine in a young cat – what could be the cause? Contrary to popular belief, the problem may be more behavioural than bacterial!

We’re all for pets joining their people for some well-deserved seasonal festivities! However, we’d like to remind all pet owners about a few common Christmas toxins and how you can keep your pet safe and merry.

“Does my pet need vaccination every year?”

If this question has been needling you, read on for the answer to this and other common vaccination queries that our team receives!

If your pet is showing a consistent tendency towards anxious behaviours, it can be hard to know the best way to help them.

With allergic skin and ear problems being one of the most common issues we see pets for, our team would love to impart our top tips for home management of allergy symptoms.

Do you know why staying on top of your pet’s dental hygiene is so important?


Without regular, effective cleaning measures, your pet’s teeth will naturally accumulate plaque, a sticky bacteria-laden film.

As dogs reach their senior years, they can unfortunately become a little “hit or miss” with their toileting.

Gut upset is one of the most common health problems that we see in our animal patients.

If your pet ever suffers a serious illness or injury, you may have to consent to veterinary resuscitation procedures being performed on them.

If you’re contemplating getting a second dog or adopting two pups at once, it’s important to consider the potential benefits and difficulties of becoming a double-dog household.

Increased heart rate. Increased breathing rate. Dilated pupils. Raised blood pressure. What’s going on?

Some of the most common pet care questions we field are related to diet, and what will be the healthiest, safest, and tastiest diet for a much-beloved pet.

Did you know that there are a few simple ways to ensure that you and your pet get the most value out of each veterinary visit?

With the silly season approaching, our team have a few sensible suggestions on how to help keep your pet in top form and (hopefully) avoid any after-hours veterinary visits!