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  • Why do rabbits grind their teeth?

    Have you noticed your rabbit grinding their teeth? Tooth grinding can be a sign of pain, illness or distress. Book an appointment with your vet if you notice your rabbit grinding their teeth.

  • Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats

    A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.

  • Reverse Sneezing in Dogs

    Reverse sneezing is when a dog rapidly sucks air through their nose causing a loud snorting noise. It can be alarming to see, but is nearly always harmless.

  • Breathing problems/fast breathing in rabbits

    Is your rabbit breathing noisily or faster than usual? Are they sneezing? Do they have discharge coming from their nose and/or eyes? Any of these symptoms could indicate a problem with their lungs or airways.

  • Cushing’s Disease in dogs

    Cushing’s disease is a condition caused by high levels of steroid in the body, normally produced in precise amounts by the adrenal glands.

  • Wounds and skin injuries

    Very minor wounds (cuts, grazes, burns, bites and bruises) often heal themselves. More serious wounds should always been seen by a vet.

  • Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth

    If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.

  • Lungworm in dogs

    Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).

  • Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats

    Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.

  • Chocolate Poisoning In Cats

    The seriousness of chocolate poisoning depends on how much chocolate your cat has eaten, how much they weigh, and the cocoa content of the chocolate.