Preparing your pet for fireworks
Every year fireworks are set off, giving many animals anxiety and often – sadly – causing them to run away. Most animals have a very good sense of hearing meaning these fireworks seem louder to [...]
Home Alone?
With many of us working longer and longer hours, our pets are, sadly, having to be left on their own, often for prolonged periods during a day. Most cats are fine with this, being generally [...]
Prevention’s better than Cure…
It’s an old adage, but it’s one that we really believe in! Preventative healthcare is the key to maintaining good health in our pets as much as ourselves. In this blog, we’re going to look [...]
The Five Welfare Needs: a simple framework for your pet’s health and well-being.
We are a nation of animal lovers and in the UK the vast majority of pet owners do an amazing job of making sure that their pets are safe, in good health and happy. It [...]
Wishing John a Happy Retirement
We are both happy and sad to announce the retirement of respected local vet John Arnott. John has been an integral part of the practice for the last 43 years. Graduating from Glasgow University in [...]
Should I Feed My Rabbits Muesli?
Summer is well on its way, and no doubt you have seen the Spring-born rabbits running around the fields and chomping on grass. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about your own rabbit’s diet as you watch [...]