Additional Information

Dog fouling, it’s not just a ‘litter’ issue, it’s against the law!

Spring is on its way and along with the sunshine are some springtime garden hazards for your pets you should be aware of.*

As the weather turns colder, rock salt is often used to help de-ice roads and paths.

There are certain situations where the best treatment for your pet may require the use of medicines which do not hold an appropriate licence for the species concerned.

The Cascade is a legislative provision in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005 (VMR) that allows a veterinary surgeon to prescribe unauthorised medicines that would not otherwise be permitted.

During the winter months antifreeze is often used during the cold weather along with screen washes and de-icers. These products contain ethylene glycol or methanol which are poisonous but unfortunately appear quite palatable to our pets.

People tend to think it’s only older pets that get ill and therefore younger pets don’t need pet insurance but we know from the patients we see each day that that is not the case.

Is your pet afraid of fireworks? You are not alone – recent research suggests that almost half of the pets in the U.K. show some level of fearful response to loud noises. Planning ahead can be helpful.

Every pet is different but broadly speaking pets which are afraid of fireworks fall into one of two groups:

Christmas is a time of celebration for most people, however it is not always so enjoyable for our pets.