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Hypertension in Cats
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which is a common condition in older cats. Click here for more information.
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Neutering: Behind the scenes
What happens behind the consult room at your vets can seem like a mystery. This guide outlines an average day at the surgery for one of our neutering patients.
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Behind the scenes: Dental treatment
What happens behind the consulting room at your vets can seem like a mystery. This guide outlines an average day at the vets for our dental patients.
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Clinical Records
All records made by the clinic are the property of the clinic. However, if you wish to see them, your clinic will usually be able to provide you with a copy.
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Pet Passports
You will need a passport for your pet if you are travelling abroad with them. There are requirements for your pet such as having a rabies vaccination.
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A trip to the vet
A trip to the vet can be stressful for your pet. Here are some simple hints and tips to make your vet visit easier for both of you.
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Body Condition Scoring
Body condition scoring is a system developed by vets to help you assess if your dog, cat or rabbit is the correct weight.
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Summer Pet Safety Tips
Whether you have a dog, cat or other small animal this section of the website gives you top advice on keeping them healthy and happy over the summer months.
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Spring Cleaning Dangers For Pets
Spring is now upon us and families across the UK are ready to give their house a good clear out and enjoy more time in the garden, many with their pets.
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Skin Allergies In Pets
Learn about the signs and treatments available for pet's skin allergies, where the skin can't defend itself against allergens, by following our top tips.
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Top Tips On Keeping Pets Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a time for fun and games for most families but it can pose certain threats and risks to our pets. Find out more.
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Spring Advice
Now that spring is here learn more about how to keep you and your pet happy and healthy over the spring period in the garden and more.
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Spring tips for cats and dogs
Keep your family safe and secure this Easter, with our handy hints and tips for looking after your dogs and cats, and making sure they are safe from danger.
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Dog Arthritis
Learn more about how arthritis can affect dogs as they get older, and the symptoms to look out for with this painful stiffening of the joints.
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Looking After Your Dog's Eyes
Learn how to check your dog's eyes and look out for symptoms such as redness, cloudiness, irritation, scratches, weeping or tear-stained fur.
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Where Should I Get My New Dog From?
If you decide you definitely want a dog, the next consideration is where you get your dog from. You should consider both breeders and rescue centres.
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Safe Car Travel For Dogs
Unrestrained dogs can be a distraction, as well as being a risk to themselves and others in a crash. So, what do you need to do to keep you both safe?
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Heartworms And Your Dog
Heartworms are thankfully not found in the UK, but are a serious risk for dogs that travel abroad. Click here to read more.
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Fatty Lumps And Lipomas
Lipomas, or fatty lumps, are very common in dogs.While they are tumours, lipomas are just made up of fat cells and so are mostly completely benign.
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Conker Hazards In Dogs
While many dogs ignore conkers on walks, some like to play with them or even try to eat them. Conkers can cause blockages or poisoning when ingested by dogs.