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26/06/2025

After 18 months of hard work, we are so pleased to report that Philippa has completed all the modules of the WSAVA Pain Management Certificate. Well done Philippa 👏👏👏

18/06/2025

Hot Weather

We'd like to remind pet owners that dogs and other animals shouldn't be left in cars during hot weather.
Even in relatively nice temperatures for us, cars can quickly turn into an oven!

Today our Specials were called to three dogs that had been left in a car for a number of hours and were in a bad way.

As a result they had to force entry, to get urgent care to the dogs at the nearby vets.

Thanks to those members of public that called and assisted us on scene.

18/06/2025

A person from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact with a dog abroad. There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case.
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rabies-case-confirmed-following-contact-with-animal-abroad

Dr Katherine Russell, Head of Emerging Infections and Zoonoses, at UKHSA, said:

'I would like to extend my condolences to this individual’s family at this time.

If you are bitten, scratched or licked by an animal in a country where rabies is found then you should wash the wound or site of exposure with plenty of soap and water and seek medical advice without delay in order to get post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies.

There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the UK, and worldwide there are no documented instances of direct human-to-human transmission.'

16/06/2025

Seeing lots of dogs being walked in this heat...here is your guide as to what temperature is safe for your four-legged friends to go for a stroll...

13/06/2025

We are aware of a few videos circulating social media at the moment regarding ibuprofen ingestion in dogs.

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used in people for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with aches and pains, headache, cramps and for the relief of mild fever.

Ibuprofen is a very widely available over-the-counter painkiller. Although well tolerated in people, dogs are very sensitive to ibuprofen and ingestion of even a relatively low dose can cause adverse effects on the gut and the kidneys. A very large overdose can even cause very rapid onset features including convulsions.

☎️Owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if they are concerned about their pet.

We do not recommend the administration of any human medications without prior consultation with your veterinary surgeon.

29/05/2025

Lilies and kitties don't mix well! Make sure you know which lilies are safe to have in your home that are friendly for your feline!

19/05/2025

19/05/2025

The most frequently diagnosed feline joint disorder is osteoarthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease (DJD). This condition may be caused by an injury to a joint, by gradual wear and tear on a joint that takes place over time, or as the secondary consequence of a disease that compromises the internal structure of a joint.

In all cases, DJD is characterized by the erosion of cartilage, the smooth tissue that protects the ends of bones from rubbing directly against one another within a movable joint. When this protective tissue, for whatever reason, is worn or torn away completely, the bone ends come immediately into contact, and the persistent grinding of bone against bone results in inflammation and pain of varying severity.

All joints in a cat’s body can be affected by DJD, but those that become most visibly apparent to the owner will be the movable joints, most often the shoulders and elbows. But the knees, wrists and hips are also frequently affected. Outward signs of the condition will vary, depending on which joints are most painful, the extent of damage, and the animal’s age.

The earliest visible sign of DJD is likely to be apparent stiffness and a subtle reduction in an affected animal’s activity. Altered gait may eventually occur as the disease progresses or if the joint disorder has resulted from an injury.

Learn more below:
https://hubs.la/Q03lD9Sw0

14/05/2025

09/05/2025

Whilst Librela has its place it wouldn’t be our first go to for pain relief when other options are available. This paper suggests a nine fold increase in certain certain conditions.
If your pet is on Librela and you’d like to chat about other options then do get in touch. We can advise on whether an alternative medication could be used or whether a treatment avoiding drugs, such as laser would be the best option.

ObjectivesTo conduct a specialist-led disproportionality analysis of musculoskeletal adverse event reports (MSAERs) in dogs treated with bedinvetmab (Librela...

04/05/2025

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