Winchester and Basingtoke areas beware! One morning early last week, I awoke to find a very distressed Pebble. She was (I thought) desperately trying to dislodge something in her throat. Seemingly unable to clear said blockage, I became increasingly worried and took her to see the vet. Immediately on presentation, Colin at Stable Close in…
We all know how nice it is to have some company at home especially in these current tricky times. The company of a furry companion is no exception. As I type this, I have one of my chocolate labs, Bumble, curled up by my feet and am listening to the not so soothing sounds of…
During the past few weeks, the weather has turned bitterly cold and some parts of the UK have even been able to enjoy a bit of snow. I don’t know about you but when the cold biting weather hits the thermals and layers come out for me. Just like us ‘hoomans’ our pooches can also…
What is Alabama Rot? Alabama rot is a disease that affects dogs by blocking and damaging the blood vessels in their skin and kidneys. Those affected will usually develop painful ulcers or sores on their legs and can eventually develop kidney failure, which is usually fatal. The disease first appeared among greyhounds in the US…
Although summer seems to have clearly left our shores for this year, we are still seeing evidence in the studio of some nasty beasties. Tick season should really be over but with the prolonged warm weather there are still a few around. There are two types of ticks: They vary in colour and are typically…
With the heat in the UK reaching record highs this summer it’s not just we who suffer, our canine friends do too. If your dog/s are anything like my tribe, they love nothing more than rambling along in the countryside sniffing out new exciting smells or having a swim along the south’s beautiful coast. This…
Grooming is the perfect opportunity to check over your dog to ensure he’s healthy. There are many other benefits to grooming your dog. Aerating the coat Ensuring healthy growth Promoting good blood circulation Keeping grease levels down Helping to reduce housework! Giving your dog a once-over also enables you to check for any balls of…
Unless your dog is spending lots of time outdoors, walking and running on hard surfaces, their nails will grow too long and will eventually damage your dog’s feet. Many dogs never need to have their nails trimmed professionally as they wear down naturally during their normal day to day routine. Others, however, may not be walked…
Although Christmas should be a relaxing, peaceful, family time, it’s often one of the busiest times of year for veterinary practices. The holiday season poses a host of hazards for our pets, and being aware of these means you can keep your pets happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. Chocolate toxicity is more common during…
Dogs Trust have recently published this article concerning Animal Welfare. Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 Summary. These Regulations came into force on 01 October 2018 and repeal the current legislation governing dog breeding, selling and boarding in England: • Pet Animals Act 1951 • Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 •…
