Tick Bites: When to worry, and how to prevent them
Ticks are widespread in the UK. They are actually arachnids rather than insects and, like spiders, adult ticks have 8 legs and vary tenfold in size from 1 millimetre to 1 centimetre. Ticks hatch from eggs and develop into larvae, then nymphs, and finally into adults. At each stage ticks have to attach onto and […]
Find out moreHow to protect your dog from grass seeds
At this time of year grass seeds are a common problem and can pose a real threat to dogs if left unfound or untreated as the seeds can work their way into the skin and become infected or cause lameness. The tops of long grass stems found in gardens or parks can become very dry […]
Find out moreSpring Dangers & Threats to Your Pet
Spring is an exciting time of the year. The weather is improving and the prospect of enjoying time outdoors with your pet is becoming more of a reality after months indoors. It is important for all pet owners to know the potential dangers springtime can bring to their pets and the best ways to avoid […]
Find out morePurrfect recovery for Puds the cat after road accident
Puds may used up one of her nine lives when she was badly injured in a road accident but has since made a miraculous recovery, thanks to the care she received at our New Addington practice in Croydon. Six-year-old Puds was rushed to our Salcot Crescent practice by her worried owner after she was found […]
Find out moreAlabama Rot: What is it?
The autumn and winter are a risk time for Alabama Rot, or more properly CRGV, although there were still some cases being picked up in the summer. In this blog, we’re going to look at this mysterious disease in a little more detail. What’s with the name? Strictly speaking, Alabama Rot was a condition of […]
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