Health & Wellbeing

Periodontal disease in pets occurs when the tissues that surround teeth become infected and inflamed. Bacterial plaque build-up on the teeth causes inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) if not removed. Over time, infection and inflammation spread deeper into the tooth sockets, destroying the bone around the tooth roots – meaning teeth may need to be extracted (if they haven’t already

Home dental care for pets is very important. You brush your teeth every day; that comes natural to you. But when it comes to brushing our pets teeth it seems that a high majority of us forget to do so. It is believed that 38% of dog owners do not brush their dogs teeth at all, 44% of dog owners

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

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

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. Whilst we are not aware of any local cases, it is important to stay vigilant.  What is blue-green algae Blue-green algae,

Heat exhaustion is caused by dogs over-heating, be it in hot weather, or from over-excising. A little known fact is that walking dogs in hot weather could be as deadly leaving them in a hot car We are blessed in Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham with beautiful countryside, lovely parks and great dog walks. The animal welfare coalition that coined the

Caring for Your Senior Pet: Keeping Them Happy and Healthy in Their Golden Years Have you noticed your senior pet slowing down, behaving differently, or starting to look a little older? Just like us, pets go through natural changes as they age. While this is a normal part of life, it’s important to adapt how we care for them so

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

Just about everything! Vet nurses are a staple to the vet practice and they offer many services which a client would not see, but they also offer clinics which can be a great benefit to you, our clients. It can be easy to forget when you take an animal to the vets that there is a whole team of people,

Many of us know about the joys and impact our pets have on our lives, many of us are unaware of just how many mental health benefits having a pet can bring us. Over time pets have evolved to become acutely attuned to human behaviour and emotions. For example, dogs are now able to understand many words of the human