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!

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.

Whilst most owners understand the impact of their pet’s oral health on their general health and quality of life, many may still need clarification on the practical ways to achieve excellent pet dental hygiene.

Whilst annual rechecks are sufficient for monitoring the health of most young to middle-aged pets, our team recommends 6-monthly rechecks for cats and dogs over eight years of age.

How many amazing medical skills and services do our veterinary hospitals have to offer? To show you, we’d like to tell the story of little Morris, who had an unfortunate run-in with a car.

Our vets are passionate about joint comfort and good mobility for all pets! So, we’ve compiled a list of veterinary recommendations for keeping your pet’s joints in top form throughout their life.

Ever feel overwhelmed when you start to peruse all the various dietary options on offer for dogs? Which is going to be the healthiest diet for your pet?

Whether you’re purchasing a special breed pup or scouting out local rescues to adopt a canine companion, it’s important to research and plan for your future dog’s specific care needs.