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Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas competition and helped make it such a success. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised over £250 for West Northumberland Food Bank. As well as a cash donation, we have also donated £300 worth of pet food. This will help support local individuals and families who may be facing difficult

After almost 20 years with Orchard House Vets, our much-loved team member Cris Paterson is retiring. Cris first joined us in February 2006, at a time when our Stocksfield surgery had only just opened its doors. Back then, the Stocksfield team had a small team of just one vet, a veterinary nurse, and a handful of colleagues based at Hexham.

Traveling with pets has become more common than ever. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend road trip, flying across the country, or preparing for an international adventure, your pet’s comfort and safety should always come first. This pet travel safety guide walks you through everything you need to know to ensure a smooth, stress-free journey—no matter how near or

The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have issued warnings that fewer cat owners are keeping up to date with cat vaccinations. An RSPCA branch revealed that more than 20 cats and kittens in its care had died from conditions that vaccines could have prevented during the first quarter of this year. The RSPCA has reported a worrying surge

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