Treatment vs palliative care – Our Guide

Treatment vs palliative care – Our Guide

Trigger warning: this blog post discusses terminal illness in a pet. Frankie was a beautiful 11-year-old greyhound, who loved nothing better than being with his family. Wherever the family was, Frankie was too: watching with interest and with a wagging tail, doing a...
Nervous nellies: pet anxiety explained

Nervous nellies: pet anxiety explained

Is your pet a bit of a “nervous nellie”? Pet anxiety can be a worrying issue for pet owners, not to mention the pets themselves! Anxiety may be situation-specific (such as when the pet visits unfamiliar environments or the veterinary clinic), or can be a generalised...
The seven rules for a safe and happy festive season

The seven rules for a safe and happy festive season

Whilst the summer holidays can be a wonderful time for us and our four-legged family members, there are a few seasonal hazards to avoid in order to keep your pet feeling merry too! Here are the seven rules for a safe and happy festive season for your pet. 1. Avoid...

A day in the life of a GP nurse

Our veterinary nurses entered the profession because they love animals – but nursing is a whole lot more than just cuddling cute puppies and kittens.   Our experienced nurses are knowledgeable, technically skilled, compassionate and willing to assist...
The causes of paw-licking

The causes of paw-licking

Jasper, a one-year-old Cocker Spaniel, just couldn’t stop licking at his paws. After a particularly sleepless and irritating night for both Jasper and his owner Ben (where Ben felt just about ready to crack if he heard one more licking sound), Ben booked Jasper in for...