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Easter Colouring Competition 2023
Are your kids looking for something to do this Easter? Why not join in our Easter colouring competition! With something for everyone, show us your creative side and download our entry form. ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 16TH APRIL 2023 HOW TO ENTER Download the entry form here...
Bravery Award – February 2023
Mr. Bruce, the most handsome 5 year old Dogue De Bordeaux, came into see Dr. Candace recently for a very large swelling over his right temporal muscle, just above his eye. The first unusual thing the owners had noticed however had been a week prior, when his mouth...
Spoil (and protect) all your loved ones this Valentines Day
First, let’s get the bad stuff out of the way and then move on to all the lovely things you can do to make your pet happy this February! Lilies are pretty, but especially not for our cats Whilst receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers on Valentine’s Day from a loved...
BRAVERY AWARD DECEMBER 2022
Last month we saw the delightful five year old French Bulldog Blondie as her owners had pulled a grass seed out of her back right paw. This wasn’t the end of the issue however, as a couple of days later, her foot had become incredibly swollen and weeping above where...
KEEP YOUR BUNNY COOL THIS SUMMER
Rabbits don’t tolerate heat well and are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans – so if you’re feeling hot this Summer, just imagine how your little bunny must be feeling! Rabbits can’t sweat like humans, instead they rely on a panting action and their ears to...
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY & AWARDS NIGHT 2022
After a hectic year, we were fortunate enough to get together over the weekend for our annual Christmas party and awards night. As always, we had a ball and took the time to celebrate everyone’s efforts during 2022! A big congratulations to our brilliant receptionist...
BRAVERY AWARD OCTOBER 2022
Sadie presented to the hospital after vomiting up 2 socks and passing another. With a decreased appetite and the possibility of further foreign bodies being palpable on physical examination, Sadie’s owners elected to monitor their girl closely and provide her with...
BRAVERY AWARD – JULY 2022
People always have a fun time guessing what kind of dog Ava is. She is in fact a 7-year-old Rottweiler, Labrador, Staffy and Ridgeback mix! She is also the biggest sweetheart and a frequent visitor to the clinic. Her latest visit was due to rupturing her right...
Is your cat up-to-date with their vaccinations?
Just like us, cats require regular vaccinations to help protect them against contagious and preventable disease. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will depend on their age, lifestyle and previous vaccination history. KITTEN VACCINATION SCHEDULE 6-8 weeks old – First F3...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus specific to the cat family and is known to attack and weaken the immune system and can be likened to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS in people). FIV leads...