All cats to be microchipped by 10th June
From 10 June 2024, cats in England will need to be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they’re 20 weeks old. We have...
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Feb 27, 2023
5 Toxic Plants To Look Out For This Spring
Daffodils Daffodils are toxic to dogs and cats, and you should be careful if you have them growing on your lawn or if you're walking your...
Feb 15, 2023
Prevention is Cheaper than Cure
There are lots of things you can do to keep your dog healthy, prevent illness, and avoid expensive treatment. 1. Brush their teeth - Did...
Jan 19, 2023
10 reasons I Love Being a Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Nursing is one of the most popular and rewarding career options for animal lovers. Here's why Lindsey loves her job. A bit...
Oct 24, 2022
What's it like to be an Animal Nursing Assistant?
Working as an Animal Nursing Assistant (ANA) at Donnington Grove means being a crucial member of the clinical team. They are an important...
Oct 10, 2022
Fireworks Season
Firework season for pets can be a really stressful time. With fireworks being set off nearby or in the distance it is hard for them to...
Jun 14, 2022
Top tips for keeping your dogs cool this summer
6 ways you can help your dog to stay cool, hydrated, and comfortable whilst it's hot out there! We know how much fun the summer can be...
Mar 1, 2022
Visiting us at the moment - COVID-19
Following changes to Government recommendations, we are now no longer requiring clients to wear masks in the reception and waiting areas,...
Sep 30, 2021
Feline Vaccination Shortage
The vaccine shortage is over and we are now able to book in all cats that are due their booster! It's been a tough few months of managing...
Sep 30, 2021
The problem with those big puppy dog eyes - How Mark fixed Kobe's tear stains
Kobe the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had a wet tearful face all the time so his owners brought him in to see Mark. Read on to know why...
Jul 20, 2021
Pet travel post Brexit
– if you’re planning to take your furry friend abroad then this article is for you! The rules and regulations for EU travel changed on...
Jul 20, 2021
GDV - A large breed's worst nightmare
GDV, Gastric dilation volvulus commonly known amongst dog owners as "bloat" is a very serious life-threatening condition that typically...
Feb 9, 2021
Keep your Guinea Pigs warm in cold weather!
Our head nurse and dedicated Guinea Pig owner Nicola Blaney tells us how she keeps hers snuggly and warm in the winter. When I decided to...
Oct 5, 2020
Poultry Red Mite - a pesky problem.
Poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) is a blood-feeding ectoparasite that can cause stress and discomfort to your backyard flock....
Jun 29, 2020
Grass Seeds - Summer's Little Dangers
Every year during June, July and into August, grass seeds take up a huge percentage of the work we do. Last year we removed grass seeds...
May 19, 2020
Pendo Gets Fitted With A Pacemaker
At the beginning of May, Pendo's owners called us because they noticed he wasn't well. He was suffering from episodes of breathlessness...
Mar 2, 2020
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) - Big dogs with big hearts ❤️
The next most common heart disease in dogs is called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Early, asymptomatic disease once again benefits from...
Feb 18, 2020
Heart Murmurs in Cats - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ❤️
During your cat's annual health check your vet will listen to their heart. This is to check it is working as it should be. Heart murmurs...
Feb 14, 2020
What does my dog's heart murmur mean? - Mitral Valve Disease❤️
Dogs can have heart murmurs for lots of different reasons. Some can be innocent and some can mean there is something going on with your...
Feb 6, 2020
Vomiting and Diarrhoea in dogs - A recent outbreak.
Over the last couple of weeks we have seen an increase in cases of vomiting and diarrhoea coming into the practice - Here is our advice...
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