Dogs

The Hidden Dangers of Throwing Sticks for Dogs: What Every Owner Should Know For many dog owners, few things are more joyful than seeing their dog sprint after a stick, tail wagging and tongue hanging out. Fetch feels like one of the most natural games to play — simple, free, and fun. But behind this innocent pastime lies a serious

Understanding Parvovirus in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Parvovirus is one of the most feared illnesses among dog owners and veterinarians alike. This highly contagious and potentially fatal disease affects dogs of all ages but is especially dangerous for puppies and unvaccinated pets. Knowing how it spreads, recognizing the symptoms, and acting quickly if your dog becomes ill can make

How an endoscopy procedure saved the day.. Meet Otis, an 18-month-old Labrador Retriever who found himself in a bit of a rough spot. Otis, like many Labradors, has a hearty appetite, but recently he was struggling to keep his food down. His breakfast would make an unwelcome return later in the morning. Concerned, his owners brought him to Orchard House

The Border Collie is a highly intelligent, graceful herding dog born with an instinct to work and responds extremely well to training, which is why they are often used not only as a working sheep dog, but also as mountain-rescue or sniffer dogs. Border Collies make loyal, faithful pets that thrive on company and stimulation. The Border Collie is a

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

The best dog walks in Northumberland is not an easy list to compile, but we will give it a go! Our veterinary practices are spread across Tynedale and each surgery is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Northumberland has lovely beaches, forests and parks too with many dog friendly shops, cafes, pubs and lots of things to do. We asked our team

When you’re out and about with your dog, it’s important that you’re aware of the Countryside Code. Being aware of this code can help to keep your dog safe, protect the environment and show that you are a responsible dog owner. Last month in Dorset a dog attacked and killed 45 sheep, and sadly as shocking as that is, it

Hexham town council have recently announced that they are working with local businesses to help promote them if they are dog friendly. Obviously as a vets in Hexham, we are very dog friendly, so it won’t apply to ourselves but we are delighted to hear that the town council are helping to make it a little easier for locals and

Bright, loyal and courageous Dachshunds are a German origin breed of dog who were originally bred for hunting. Dachshunds literally translates as ‘badger dog’! The unique build of a Dachshund enables them to chase animals into burrows. They have a surprisingly loud bark and plenty of energy. We can safely say you won’t have a dull moment with a Dachshund