Health & Wellbeing

Brachycephalic is a term you may have heard of before. Dogs with flat faces such as pugs and French bulldogs are examples of brachycephalic breeds, and the health issues associated with these breeds are widely known. However, did you know that there are examples of brachycephalic cats, and that these breeds are on the rise? Breeds such as Persian cats

Halloween is coming to Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham! It is a fun-filled time of year for children and adults alike. Homes will be decorated in the spookiest ways possible with sweets galore! As fun as Halloween is, it poses a number of health and welfare risks to our pets, from eating foods that can be toxic such as chocolate and

Halloween in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham is a lot of fun for people of all ages, but our small animals don’t always share in the spooky enjoyment. Trick-o-treaters in scary costumes, knocks on the door, screams of excitement and of course changes in the home environment can all lead to stress for our little friends. Here are a few things

Halloween in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham is a lot of fun for people of all ages, but our cats don’t always share in the spooky enjoyment. Trick-o-treaters in scary costumes, knocks on the door, screams of excitement and of course changes in the home environment can all lead to stress for our feline friends. Here are a few things to

Most often cloudiness is noticed in the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) or the lens- vision may be affected to varying degrees depending on the underlying cause. Conditions most likely to cause cloudy or opaque eyes: Cataracts Uveitis- inflammation inside the eye Pannus- autoimmune inflammation in the cornea, German Shepherds are predisposed Injury or damage

5 most common types of eye discharge: A little ‘gunk’ or crustiness – generally made out of dried tears, oil, mucus, dead cells, dust etc. Typically, clear or a slightly reddish-brown colour that accumulates at the inside corners of the eyes. Most evident in the morning and is perfectly normal, with the amount produced each day being relatively constant. It

As a vets in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham, we see many brachycephalic breeds, and unfortunately we also see the poor health that can follow these breeds. Brachycephalic breeds are those with short noses and flat faces. This includes dogs such as; Pugs, French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Boston Terriers, English Bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and Boxers; and Persian and Exotic/British

With Vets in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham, we have over 10,000 registered pet’s. Eye health is so important, and that is why every health check we perform our veterinary team will always check your pet’s eyes. However, sometimes we only see your pet once a year for an annual vaccination, so that is why it is important to keep an

Pet health checks are an important part of pet ownership. Your pet will receive a health check during a booster vaccination, so that is at least once a year. We recommend every 6 months and that is why our Well Pet Club is great value, as it includes a health check with the booster vaccination, and then a health check

Stay away from blue-green algae and keep your dogs safe The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take steps to keep their dogs safe when walking near freshwater bodies this summer, as the warm weather brings with it an increased risk of toxic blue-green algae growth.   Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a group of bacteria that