Castle Veterinary Centres

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween!

Remember to keep sweets, decorations and costumes safely out of paws’ reach, and give your pets a quiet, safe space if the celebrations get a little spooky.

Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃💙

29/10/2026

Look at this handsome boy 😍

28/10/2026

What does your dog’s favourite toy say about them? 👀

From the squeaky toy destroyer to the ball-obsessed fetcher, every dog has their favourite! 😂

Find out what your dog’s go-to toy might say about their personality - and let us know which one they are! 💙

26/10/2026

Say hello to Henry! 😍
He's such a good boy and thankfully is all healed up now!

24/10/2026

The clocks are going back!

A one-hour change might seem small to us, but it can affect our pets’ routines too. 💙

Check out our top tips to help your pets adjust, from mealtimes and walks to bedtime and keeping their routine consistent.

A little preparation can make the change easier for everyone. 🐶🐱

22/10/2026

This poor baby had a scary experience at only 8 weeks old!
Thankfully she's doing well now and growing well 🐾☺

22/10/2026

A quick reminder of our temporary closure this afternoon for a practice meeting. For emergencies, please contact the practice as normal via telephone where you will be directed to our Bishop Auckland branch. For all other enquiries please contact us once our phone lines are open as normal. 🐾

Notice of Upcoming Practice Meeting 22nd October 2026.

20/10/2026

Fireworks season is coming - and it's never too early to start preparing! 🎆

Gradually introducing your pet to firework sounds at a low volume, alongside treats and positive experiences, can help them feel more comfortable when the real thing begins.

If you're concerned about your pet, get in touch with us for advice and support ahead of firework season. 💙

19/10/2026

⚠ Warning - picture of surgery ⚠
Every day is different when you work in a vets and the lovely Ruby here is a great example of why!

Ruby unfortunately developed a pyometra earlier this year, which is an infection in the uterus. Pyometra can cause sepsis, organ failure and ultimately can be fatal if left untreated 😢

Roughly 1 in 4 unspayed dogs will develop a pyometra, making this a very common issue we deal with. Surgical treatment is still the best option for patients suffering with pyometra, and Ruby was spayed to remove her ovaries and infected uterus.

However, we made a surprise discovery during this surgery (see pics) - a change to the bladder which is suspected to be a urachal diverticulum.

A urachal diverticulum is a congenital condition - it is a little ‘pouch’ connected to the bladder. It forms when something called the ‘urachus’ does not fully close at birth. This is much less common than a pyometra! 😱

Given that Ruby had no history of any urinary issues at the time of her surgery, we discussed the findings with a local specialist and ultimately her bladder was left as it was found 🔍

We are very pleased to say that she made a full recovery from her surgery 🫶🏻

19/10/2026

Notice of Upcoming Practice Meeting 22nd October 2026.