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Expert pet health advice from Rock House Vets
Rabbit Vaccinations: RHD, Myxomatosis and What They Cost
Wondering what your rabbit's vaccinations actually cost, and whether they're worth it If you've recently brought a rabbit home, or you're working out the first year's costs before you do, the vaccination question tends to come up early. Rabbit vaccinations cost...
Arthritis in Dogs: Spotting the Early Signs and Managing It Well
Spotting the early signs of arthritis in dogs Maybe he's started taking the stairs one at a time instead of bounding up them. Maybe he's a little slower to greet you at the door, or he lets out a small groan as he settles onto his bed for the night. None of it looks...
Aural Haematoma in Dogs: Why It Happens and What the Fix Involves
That sudden swollen ear, and what it usually means Your dog has been shaking their head a lot the last day or two, maybe scratching at one ear more than usual, and now the ear itself looks different. Swollen, floppy, heavier than it should be, perhaps warm to the...
French Bulldog and Flat-Faced Breed Health Problems Explained
Why we're writing this If you share your home with a French Bulldog, a Pug or another flat-faced breed, you'll already know they come with a certain amount of extra care built in. Their charm is part of the appeal, but so is a slightly longer list of things worth...
Found a lump on your dog? When to worry and what we check
Found a lump on your dog? You are stroking your dog, half thinking about something else, and your fingers catch on something that was not there before. A small swelling under the skin. Maybe it is soft and moves when you press it. Maybe it feels harder, or it is...
Kennel Cough: Symptoms, the Vaccine and When Your Dog Needs It
That harsh, honking cough your dog can't seem to shake If your dog has suddenly developed a dry, hacking cough that sounds almost as if they've got something stuck in their throat, kennel cough is very often the reason, and it's one of the most common things dogs come...
Pyometra in Dogs: The Warning Signs and Why It’s a Genuine Emergency
Why a few quiet symptoms can mean more than they seem Something feels off with your dog. Maybe she's drinking more than usual, or she's gone quiet on you, or her tummy looks a little rounder than it did last week. On its own, none of that seems urgent. Taken together,...
Cruciate ligament injury in dogs: signs, options and recovery
Cruciate ligament injury in dogs: signs, options and recovery If your dog has suddenly started favouring a back leg, you're probably doing what most owners do: watching them walk across the kitchen a few too many times, half hoping it's nothing. Often it is nothing...
End-of-Life Care for Your Pet: How We Help You Plan, What to Expect and Support You Along the Way
Honest, gentle guidance for one of the hardest decisions you will ever make There is no comfortable way to think about losing a pet, and if you have found your way to this page, you are probably already carrying some of that weight. Perhaps you are watching an old dog...
Choosing a Vet: 9 Questions to Ask (and How Rock House Vets Answers Them)
Choosing a vet is a bigger decision than it looks At some point, most pet owners find themselves searching for a new vet. Perhaps you have just moved to Wolverhampton, perhaps you have brought home a puppy or kitten for the first time, or perhaps your current practice...