Arthritis is very common in pet dogs, especially as they get older. What is arthritis and what causes it? Arthritis is a painful disease of the joints. In dogs it…
We had a great day at a busy Cockington Dog Day on Sunday 19th August. It was lovely to see so many of our patients and their owners. We had…
We are pleased to once again be attending Cockington Dog Day, on Sunday 19th August. As in previous years there will be a dog show and lots of dog related…
Like humans, dogs can also suffer from an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism. It is rare to see overactive thyroid disease in dogs. Dogs produce thyroid hormone from glands in their…
Remy is a 3 month old Labrador who came in to see us yesterday evening after he ate something he shouldn’t have done. Fortunately his owner witnessed the event and…
It is not just humans that can suffer with thyroid disease. In cats, the most common thyroid disease we see is hyperthyroidism i.e. an overactive thyroid gland. Like us, cats…
One of our Registered Veterinary Nurse’s, Steph, has a particular interest in pet dentistry and is passionate about keeping our pet’s mouths healthy! She has recently completed further training and…
As Pet Allergy Week ends, here are some case studies highlighting the symptoms of allergy in dogs and cats and what we can do to help them. Daisy – an…
This week is Pet Allergy Week in conjunction with Avacta Animal Health. The theme for this year’s week is ‘the allergy threshold’. WHAT THINGS CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING YOUR PET ITCH?…
Coming soon….Pet Allergy Week (PAW)! Our practice will be taking part in Pet Allergy Week from 18th June to 24th June. Come and visit us during this time to get…
