Feline Leukaemia in Kittens: What Every Cat Owner Should Know
Date: 25 Sep 2025
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most serious infectious diseases affecting cats, and kittens are particularly vulnerable. As a cat owner, understanding feline leukaemia in kittens is crucial, not only for your own pet’s health but for the wellbeing of other cats they may come into contact with. Our veterinary team is committed to helping you protect your kitten from this potentially fatal virus. Here’s wh
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Understanding Kennel Cough in Dogs
Date: 25 Sep 2025
As a dog owner, keeping your pet healthy is always a top priority. One condition that often takes people by surprise is kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness in dogs. With the growing popularity of doggy daycares, boarding kennels, training classes, and playdates at the park, it’s important to understand how kennel cough spreads and what you can do to protect your pup. What is kennel cough? Canine ken
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5 Easter Tips To Keep Your Pets Safe
Date: 16 Apr 2025
With the change in weather that the Easter holidays and spring bring us in the UK, it’s easy to get excited about all the foods, flowers, and festivities. However, it’s also important to remember what sweet treats that are suitable for us, should not be given to our pets and animals as they have the potential to cause serious illness and even be fatal. Here is our advice on what foods and plants are toxic
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There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into the veterinary profession. As a local veterinary practice, we’d like to share our perspective on this important issue and highlight what sets us apart from the large corporate groups. We believe we offer strong competition to the large corporates owned by huge multinational companies or massive private
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