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Bravery Award November 2023
This month’s Bravery award goes to none other than six-year-old French Bulldog Jean Claude! A few weeks back, Jean Claude visited the team at Berwick after having had many episodes of vomiting and inappetence, his owners being doubly concerned knowing that a sock had...
Paws and Parasites: The Recent Outbreak of Giardia
We’ve seen a recent spike in the number of Giardia cases presenting to our hospital and surrounding veterinary clinics. Giardia is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals and humans and vice versa, that affects the gastrointestinal tract causing...
Bravery Award October 2023
Gorgeous Dori, the ten-year-old Golden Retriever, presented to our Berwick clinic recently after her owners noticed some large lumps on her stomach near her nipples. They didn’t seem to be bothering her or causing her any pain but were very hard and appeared to be...
Haunted Howl-o-ween: Keeping Your Pets Safe this Halloween
Halloween can be a fun and festive time of year, but it's important to keep the safety and well-being of your pets in mind. Here are some tips for celebrating Halloween with your pets: Costumes: While it can be cute to dress up your pet, not all animals enjoy wearing...
Paws and Packing: Your Essential Holiday Checklist with Pets
Preparing your pet for a holiday is essential to ensure their comfort and safety while you're away. Whether you're taking your pet with you or leaving them in the care of someone else, here are some steps to consider: Consult Your Veterinarian - Schedule a visit to...
Ear-Resistible Care: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears
Cleaning your dog’s ears is an important part of their overall hygiene routine, and it can help prevent ear infections and discomfort. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean your dog’s ears safely: Materials You’ll Need: Ear cleaning solution: You can purchase a...
Finding a Fledgling: A Guide to Finding and Caring for Baby Birds
Finding a fledgling bird can be a common occurrence, especially during the spring and summer months when many birds are breeding and raising their young. Fledglings are young birds that have just left the nest and are learning to fly and forage for food. If you come...
Scratching the Surface – Understanding and Managing Skin Allergies in Pets
As the seasons change and the world around us bursts into bloom, many of us can't help but embrace the beauty of spring. But for some of our furry friends, this time of year comes with a less enjoyable side effect: skin allergies. Itchy, irritated skin can make your...
Seeing the World Through a Dog’s Eyes
Are dogs colour blind? To put it simply, a dog's colour vision is similar to that of a human who is red-green colour blind. They can differentiate between various shades of blue and yellow but struggle to perceive and distinguish between reds and greens. Despite this...
Bravery Award September 2023
Three-year-old Mako the Domestic Medium Hair cat was in a spot of trouble a couple of weeks ago when his owners had to rush him down to the emergency vet in the early hours of the morning as he was suddenly suffering from severe tremors. On questioning, it was...