General Pet Advice

Airway disease can be a serious and life–threatening problem in pets, causing difficulties with breathing.

Certain breeds are predisposed; namely the brachycephalic breeds (which literally means ‘short-headed’).

Cruciate ligament injury is the most common cause of hind limb problems in dogs and unfortunately, around 50% of dogs develop this condition in both hind legs.

There are two ligaments (cruciate ligaments) within the knee that help to stabilise the joint whilst walking.  One of these ligaments is prone to tearing, either through injury or slow degeneration (weakening and inflammation).

Is your pet itching, scratching, chewing or frantically biting themselves?

If so, you are not alone: itchiness is one of the most common reasons that clients bring their pets to see us, and it can mean that your pet has a skin problem.

While there is much talk of food sensitivities, true allergies to food in pets are rare.

Food allergy has an immune basis, whereas an intolerance, for example, to a certain ingredient, like lactose (found in milk) does not.

We are here to help you with all your petcare needs, not just when they fall ill. We call this our wellness mission.

Below are some frequently asked questions that might be of help with common queries. But don’t hesitate to get in touch directly – we love to hear from you!

We understand how worrying it can be when your pet is poorly, which is why we aim to offer same-day appointments at all our surgeries.