
Princess Marigold of the Tip
You may have seen some photos of a small somewhat scruffy ginger tabby kitten in our care! Princess Marigold of the Tip (or Ginny depending on who you talk to), was found in a picnic basket.... at the tip. The poor little thing was as scruffy as a feral, life long tip cat and had a serious issue with one of her eyes. We have been taking care of her and treating her eye to see what could be salvaged. At this stage, although she will never have vision in this eye it looks as th

Environmental Enrichment for Puppies and Kittens (and older pets too!)
Perhaps you're looking for some ideas for inside play, maybe a distraction for your pup when you leave the house whatever the reason, we're pretty sure KONG has you covered. Interactive toys are manufactured in a diverse range of shapes, sizes and various materials. Providing a variety of challenges that can cater to a umber of play style needs. Interactive Chew Toys: Chew toys are an excellent way of keeping a dog happy and busy for hours because you can fill them with diffe

Covid-19 Update
Light at the end of the tunnel!! How exciting that we are seeing restrictions starting to lift, that we are able to see our close friends and family in our homes and can see the start of eating out again! We are all very excited about this, but would like you to know that this does not mean we are able to start having clients come in to see the vet with their pets. Our plan is to wait for at least four weeks to see if there is a spike in Cover-19 cases, if there is, then our

Arthritis Care
If you have a senior pet, or one who has arthritis you may want to consider keeping the inside during winter. They may shiver from the cold, have more trouble moving about due to aching joints and generally feel miserable during the winter months. If your pet must live outside, consider a waterproof winter jacket, a heated mat for their bed and an extra blanket. Ensure their bed is kept warm, dry and out of any potential wind and rain. It may be time to start or resume treatm

Winter Warmers for your pets
Grooming: - long haired pets need to be brushed regularly, the constant wet, dry of winter will cause mats to form quickly - your dog may need to be washed more often due to rain, mud and puddles. Ensure the water is warm for their bath and that they are dried off completely. Do not leave your dog damp, remember what it feels like walking outside with damp hair on a cold day... now imagine that over your entire body. - keep nails short, your pet may be exercising less and nai