Dogs

Dog walks in Tynedale and the surrounding area often feature on television and news articles, and if you are a resident of Tynedale then you’ll understand exactly why. Walking has many benefits, as does owning a dog, so naturally if you combine the two then we can safely say that walking your dog is good for you, and your dog!

  Brucella canis has made the headlines in 2025 with more and more people adopting dogs from areas such as Romania. Brucella canis is a Gram-negative bacterium in the family Brucellaceae that causes brucellosis in dogs. Key things to be aware of with Brucella Canis: The greatest risk of exposure is potential contact with Brucella canis contaminated materials, especially tissues

We have the latest in-house laboratory equipment and can run a multitude of different tests on blood and urine. Progesterone test for dogs is one of these – we see many owners and breeders (and even our own team) perform it and are experienced in interpreting the results to advise on the best time to breed your bitch. Progesterone tests

We were recently shown a chart of the life expectancy of dog breeds. The chart shows us the difference in the breeds with the longest life expectancy vs the breeds with the shortest life expectancy. brachycephalic breeds make up the bulk of the lowest life expectancies. Over the last 10 years the brachycephalic breeds have been popularised to the point of

We are often asked “which dog breed is the healthiest?”. It is not an easy question to answer as we have to factor in many things to be able to answer that question. Vets know more about the dog breeds that are unhealthy and more commonly have problems and can often answer based on the experiences they see on daily

The awareness of depression and mental illness in people is finally getting more attention in humans but do we overlook dog depression? The suggestion of a dog being clinically depressed is likely dismissed by many, after all, dogs are the wagging tail and friendly face we all love to see? But give it a second thought … Is the idea

How best to care for older dogs? On average dogs live for around 12 years, although many live for much longer. Over the years you can expect your dog to change, not just physically but mentally also. What once interested them, may no longer do so. How do you cope with the changes? How best to care for older dogs?

How do you describe a Border Terrier? They are affectionate and easily trained, the border terrier is very interested in being part of the family. A small dog with a large personality probably sums these hardy little dogs up. They are brave and independent and life moves at their pace! History of the border terrier: The border terrier originated on

It is a hot topic every year, with the pun intended! How do you keep dogs cool in summer months? Whether you are a new dog owner, or a seasoned dog owner, the importance of keeping your dog cool in summer months cannot be understated. Our practices in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham are asked every year what we recommend, so