by Fayeadmin | Aug 14, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | Aug 6, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | May 27, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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 wondering...
by Fayeadmin | Jul 27, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | Jul 21, 2026 | Aftercare Advice, Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | Jul 14, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | Jul 14, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | Jun 29, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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 reasonable thing to...
by Fayeadmin | Jun 26, 2026 | Aftercare Advice, Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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?...
by Fayeadmin | Jun 19, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | Jun 10, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets, Pet Dental Care
Urgent Signs of Dog’s Dental Disease How to know if your dog’s dental disease is urgent and what to do first If you think your dog’s dental disease may be urgent, the most important question is whether you are dealing with mild tartar build-up or a painful problem...
by Fayeadmin | May 6, 2026 | Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
by Fayeadmin | May 21, 2026 | Aftercare Advice, Pet advice from Rock House Vets
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...
