Blood testing is now available to check your dogs Parvo immune status as an alternative to annual vaccinations

We can now check your best friend’s actual protection status and tailor their vaccine requirements to precisely what they need and no more. Read more

Macintosh a 3 year old male West Highland White terrier came into VetCare in mid February with a sore on top of his right hind paw.  He was initially treated with antibiotics and it seemed to clear up.  He was also under the care of Allan Bell a skin specialist as West Highland White Terriers often have allergic skin disease which can be difficult to control.  After several more weeks of antibiotics and shampoos for his skin the wound still hadn’t cleared up so we decided to anaesthetise him so we could find out what the problem was. Read more

Controlling That Pup! Here's a few useful pointers from Simon, the Dog Guru, our puppy class teacher. Sometimes our wonderful puppies just want to get our attention and they will do it any way they can.  Read more

So what do you do if you want the best for your pet without the worry of being unable to afford expensive treatment?  Pet insurance is the answer. By taking out pet insurance, you’re not only helping to cushion the costs of expensive veterinary procedures but also ensuring that your pets will get the treatment they need.  Read more

How fat is too fat?This can be pretty hard to judge in less extreme cases and that’s where vets and vet nurses come in as professionals who can guide, advise and help you, a responsible pet owner who is trying to do their best for their cherished cat or dog. Although weight itself is of course measured on a continuum, the health implications for a slightly overweight pet are minimal, conversely for an obese animal they are very serious.  Read more