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Once the weather starts warming up we start sharing pictures and blogs about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars. However, no matter what we do we still see cases of dogs suffering with heat stroke. Some dogs are treated in time, but others are not so lucky. If you see a dog locked …
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When I was a young boy, just starting senior school, I stood in front of the mirror and looked at myself. My trousers were too long, my shirt and blazer were too big and I looked baggy, saggy and wrinkly. When I complained my mom always said I would grow into it. I’m always reminded …
There have been several newspaper reports over the last few weeks about Alabama Rot. Some articles have been overblown and sensationalised and others have been more realistic and informative. We thought we would put out a blog so you are aware of the illness and what to look out for. You will also be able …
Towards the end of December 2014 we were advised we had won the Good Vet Guide “Veterinary Practice of the Year” To say we were shocked was an understatement. It was a national competition and we were against many, many other vets all around the country. The decision was based on the reviews we had …
When deciding on what sort of dog you are looking for there are certain things you should think about such as size, cost, behaviour, needs of the pet etc. If you are looking for a dog that’s BIG, very hairy, loves the outdoors and activities such as swimming, hiking, sled pulling, and is dependable and …
Ethel first came to see us as a puppy for her free puppy check. She was very lively and an adorable little pup, who seemed very healthy and full of beans! Ethel’s mum, soon noticed she seemed to be urinating frequently and not quite herself and a urine sample diagnosed a urinary tract infection. She …
Every now and again we see dogs that have eaten something they shouldn’t have done. Sometimes it’s something random like stones or a sock, but mostly its food that is dangerous to their health. Recently, we had a few cases in where dogs had either snuffled something without the owner knowing or the owner wasn’t …
Just for a change, instead of a blog, we are adding a few videos that we found on YouTube which might make you smile and go “aaaaahhhhh” Keep an eye out as we may add a few more of these types of videos each month. Hope you enjoy them 🙂 Via Funny Animals Channel Via …
For most people, when they think of Dalmatians they probably think of the Disney favourite 101 Dalmatians. If you haven’t seen the film, its well worth watching (the animated version and the live action version are both good) Dalmatians (also known as Carriage Dogs, Spotted Coach Dogs, Firehouse Dogs and Plum Pudding Dogs) have had …
As a child, getting a pet is brilliant! One of the most popular animals given as a child’s pet is a guinea pig. They are lovely little things with bundles of personality and can bring a lot of happiness to your child whilst introducing them to the responsibilities of caring for a pet. If you …
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