Dogs

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

Adder bites in dogs are quite rare and whilst we are lucky in Northumberland to be surrounded by beautiful countryside, the adder is a rarely seen but ever present member of our countryside. Every year, we see an increase in the number of dogs who are bitten by the only venomous snake native to the UK, the European adder (Vipera

  Where do you begin to describe a cocker spaniel? They are gun dogs “by trade” but Cocker Spaniels are also popular family pets. They’re known for being ‘happy’ dogs because their tails are always wagging! A highly trainable, adaptable breed and whilst the countryside would be their preference, they are good town and city dogs too. As long as

Labrador retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, and rightly so! We see many of them at our branches in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham. They are highly intelligent, affectionate, loyal, gentle and playful. In many ways, they are the perfect family dog. They do require plenty of exercise, and stimulation is important for gun dog