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Brachycephalic cats

21 September 2023
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
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Guinea pigs

19 September 2023
As we bring a close to our Guinea pig awareness week, we would like to share a few useful guides which can be downloaded or printed. These useful guides have all sorts of G-pig related information, which is vital if you have never owned a Guinea pig before. Even if you are an experienced owner, you might just find a
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Halloween veterinary safety tips

23 August 2023
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
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Keeping small animals safe during halloween

23 August 2023
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
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Keeping your cat safe this Halloween

23 August 2023
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