Pets

It is the time of year where ticks are more active so we are reminding dog owners to be more ‘tick aware’. There have been reports that ticks are more prevalent in Ashdown Forest at the moment. Ticks can spread diseases so here are some tick preventing tips! Protecting your dog from ticks is crucial

As the weather gets warmer we need to be aware of certain health hazards for our pets. One that often goes unnoticed is flystrike. What is Flystrike? Flystrike, also known as myiasis, occurs when flies lay their eggs on or near animals, particularly those with open wounds, soiled fur, or areas of moisture. These eggs

Lungworm in dogs is a parasitic disease caused by the roundworm Angiostrongylus vasorum that primarily affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The effects of lungworm are becoming increasingly common in dogs and are particularly prevalent in areas where there are a lot of slugs and snails. Dogs become infected with lungworm after inadvertently eating slugs/snails

Arthritis is a chronic condition caused when the normal joint tissues degenerate (or wear away), leading to pain and ongoing damage. Arthritis commonly develops in middle age, with older cats more likely to demonstrate signs of arthritis. Arthritis in our pets is sadly very common. Around 40% of all cats will show signs of arthritis

Donal has been performing acupuncture on a variety of patients for twenty years with great success. Acupuncture is a safe, effective and drug-free alternative or additional treatment for a variety of conditions in animals. By promoting natural healing processes, reducing pain and inflammation and improving overall well being, acupuncture can help pets to live happier

Dental is the most common inflammatory disorder in cats and dogs and it is usually chronic and misunderstood by pet owners. What is dental disease? Dental disease is an umbrella term for inflammation or infection within the mouth of your pet. The structures that can be affected by dental disease include the gums, the teeth

Spring has sprung into bloom and you might have noticed some of our smaller furry friends have an extra spring in their step! To keep our bunnies bouncing – here are a few tips for optimal care throughtout spring and into summer. Feeding happy bunnies Rabbits should be fed predominently hay (80-90%). We recommend feeding

As summer has arrived, we are all looking forward to some holiday time. Many of us also want to be able to travel with our furry companions to Europe. Unfortunately, any UK issued pet passports are now invalid and are not legal to travel to Europe. EU issued pet passports are still valid for unlimited