As our pets grow older exercising can become increasingly difficult. They are more reluctant to go outdoors, play and can develop conditions such as osteoarthritis which can make it challenging. It is still, however, important to encourage the right kinds of exercise to help sustain a healthy weight and to maintain mobility.

A visit to the vets does not have to be stressful for you or your dog.

Here are a few helpful tips:

So spring is apparently upon us, and with the lengthening daylight hours, and increasing temperatures comes the first of the spring bank holidays to be celebrated.

A lot of you will already have heard or read about Alabama Rot, but as so little is known about it we wanted to give you the facts that are available to date.

As vets, it is one of the most common conditions we come across on a day to day basis, and it is one, which is sometimes very difficult to discuss. Obesity is not just a condition affecting humans,  but is now being seen far too often within our pet population. However, there seems to be a great stigma when it comes to discussing pets weight; understandably, as no-one wants to hear their beloved pet is overweight.

Caries are formed due to the decay of dentine of the tooth following demineralization of the surface enamel of the tooth. They have a similar pathology to tooth decay in humans.