Advice

Feline hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition in older cats just like in people, affecting around 1 in 5 cats over 8 years of age. Feline Hypertension is not always as obvious or easy to diagnose. Sometimes cats with feline hypertension may sleep more or just appear to be slowing down; they may be more vocal or

Cat Care for Life: An Introduction to Feline Health Want to learn more about keeping your cat healthy? Aimed at cat owners, caregivers and feline enthusiasts, this course will give you an introduction into how we can work alongside veterinary professionals to keep cats healthy. You will learn the signs and symptoms of diseases that can occur throughout a cat’s

How to tell if your pet is overweight – Pet obesity is on the rise.  Our pets communicate with body language and no body language is greater than their eyes. We have all seen the sad eyes and the puppy dog eyes, you know, that look your pet gives you when the food bowl is empty and boy, it can

Bringing a new pet home for the first time is one of the best feelings in the world. Whether this is your first pet, or your 100th pet, the happiness and joy this brings never fades away. We are often asked for tips for new puppies, kittens or rescued pets so we thought we would create our top 10 tips,

Naturally, you want to keep your puppy safe and well, but puppies don’t always know what’s good for them. Our A-Z of household hazards for all the things your puppy might want to eat, but shouldn’t, is a great guide which might just throw up a few surprises! Given the popularity of puppies, it’s also important to know how to

Arthritis, or Osteoarthritis, is a common condition in both dogs and cats that cause joints to become swollen and painful. Whilst it is an uncurable condition, pain management is an effective way to suppress symptoms. Osteoarthritis can affect dogs and cats of any age, but it is more commonly seen in older pets. What is Osteoarthritis? This is unfortunately a

Top 10 tips for pets this firework season Bonfire night approaches and not far behind that is New Years Eye. Our love for fireworks has created an entire season of celebrations. While it’s exciting to have multiple opportunities to revel in the festivities, we must keep in mind that not everyone shares our enthusiasm. Our beloved pets, for instance, may

Not all vet health plans are the same, so it is important to understand the value you get for your money. We have over 1,700 members in our vet health plan which is called the ‘Well Pet Club’. We regularly ask our clients why they are members of our vet health plan because we want to focus our time on

Pet care advice for winter Just like us, our pets might need a little extra TLC over the winter months! It’s important they stay safe, warm and active as temperatures start to drop, whether you have a dog, cat or a smaller pet. Our pet’s in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham love the winter season but their safety must come first.

As we bring a close to our Guinea pig awareness week, we would like to share a few useful guides which can be downloaded or printed. These useful guides have all sorts of G-pig related information, which is vital if you have never owned a Guinea pig before. Even if you are an experienced owner, you might just find a