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.

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!

With the focus this month being pet emergencies, our team would love to share our top tips on what to do – and what not to do! – when your pet is unwell.

There are three reasons why we recommend a full consultation and health check for every pet at the time of vaccination:

If we surveyed pet owners about potential allergy symptoms in dogs and cats, most would list signs such as recurrent ear infections, generalised itchiness, paw licking, or tummy upset.