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Pet vaccinations: what your pet needs and why it varies
What vaccinations does your pet actually need? If you have ever been handed a vaccination reminder and wondered whether your pet actually needs everything on the list, that is a completely...
What are the benefits of neutering a dog, cat or rabbit? Your questions answered
If you're thinking about neutering your pet, you're probably also thinking about everything you've heard that might give you pause. Will it change their personality? Will they put on weight? Is it...
Itching, licking, ear infections: a simple owner guide to allergy workups
You will probably have noticed something is off before you quite put a name to it. An itchy dog that scratches the same spots every day. A cat working at the fur around their neck until the skin...
What pet X-rays can show, how sedation works, and what to expect on the day?
Your vet has just told you your pet needs an X-ray, and your brain has immediately jumped to three questions at once. What will the images actually show? Will your pet need to be sedated, and what...
Understanding Your Dog’s BVA Hip & Elbow Score Results
What the scoring process involves If you are thinking about breeding from your dog, or you have been asked to provide a hip or elbow score as part of a health scheme, you might find yourself...
Preparing Your Dog for Surgery: Feeding, Medication, Travel and Recovery
How to prepare your dog for surgery: feeding, medication, travel and recovery When your dog has an operation coming up, it is completely natural to feel a little anxious. You want to get everything...
Entropion vs Cherry Eye: The Differences Owners Notice First
Two of the most common eye conditions we see Something's not quite right with your dog's eye. You're not sure exactly what you're looking at, but you know it's different, and that quiet worry in the...
Cherry Eye Aftercare, what to expect, and when to contact your vet.
Cherry eye aftercare: the first 14 days explained If your dog has recently had cherry eye correction, the first couple of weeks can feel worrying. The eye may look swollen, your dog may dislike...
BOAS assessment: what we look for and when surgery is recommended
BOAS assessment: what we look for during a BOAS assessment If you share your life with a flat-faced dog, it is not always easy to tell the difference between typical breed traits and signs that...
Dental Scale and Polish for Dogs and Cats
Dental scale and polish for dogs and cats: what happens on the day If your dog or cat has been booked in for a dental procedure, it is completely understandable to feel a little nervous about the...