Seasonal Information

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

With the continuing hot weather we have had an increasing number of adder bite cases in dogs, specifically on the forest. What is an Adder? The Adder is the UK’s only venomous snake, they area a grey/brown colour with a distinct zig-zag pattern down their bodies. In warm weather they bask on paths and in

As the festive period is well underway we would like to remind everyone of a few items on the naughty list for our pets… 🥧Mince Pies, Christmas Cake & Pudding – Raisins and sultanas are toxic to dogs and unfortunately there’s no way to tell how much is too much for each dog! Please bear

As you may already be aware, there have been many cases of avian influenza (“bird flu”) confirmed around the country over the past few weeks. The outbreak has been widespread, with birds found to be affected in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Essex, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Cumbria, Cheshire and Norfolk so far. All have been confirmed as the

It’s that time of year when many of us enjoy the bangs/flashes and whizzes of firework displays. Here is our advice on helping your pets deal with all the different noises

Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness… As the evenings draw in and the mornings are misty and chilly it’s a good time to think about the potentially risky plants, fungi and fruit that your animal may be at risk from ingesting. Pets, farm animals and horses often ingest fallen fruit and nuts/seeds with a variety

After the hot and heady days of summer and as the days shorten and the temperature starts to drop is when us tortoise owners start to think about hibernating our reptile friends. It is essential that your tortoise in is in optimal condition before hibernation to try and ensure that they will wake up raring