Anaesthesia is essential for clean teeth

You may have seen anaesthesia-free dentistry advertised and wondered why we don’t offer this as an option for your pet. We’d love to be able to say “open wide” but this isn’t possible in the veterinary dental world! Without an anaesthetic...

Does my pet need to see the dentist?

If your pet has stinky breath it’s important to realise that this is not normal. Don’t be tempted to simply turn your head away as bad breath can be a sign that your pet is suffering from dental disease, a sneaky condition that likes to creep up on your pet. As...

Is your pet overweight?

The best way to tell if you pet is overweight is to take a good look at them! Here’s how … Peer down on your pet from above. An overweight pet will have lost definition of their waist Instead of an hourglass figure they might look a bit rotund and may even...

The Grain-Free Debate

Many people assume that grain-free diets are ‘more natural’ and carbohydrate-free. They also have the conception that grain-free diets are less likely to cause allergies. But none of this is true! There has been no scientific evidence to prove that...

Not all pet foods are the same.

When it comes to feeding your pet, we know that it can get pretty confusing with the overwhelming number of choices out there. You may have also noticed that many pet food manufacturers promote their food as being ‘superior’ for containing...

Making Your Home Arthritis Friendly

To help your arthritic pet live a comfortable life there are a few things you can do at home: Our number one tip is to keep your pet’s weight in a healthy range to reduce the load on the joint. If your pet is carrying even just 10% more bodyweight than is ideal they...