Pet health · Winter watch It's getting colder, and our pets may just need a bit of attention. What every dog and cat owner needs to know about osteoarthritis. The condition that's more common than you think, sneakier than you'd…
We now offer Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT also known as Photobiomodulation) Recently, we started offering Laser Therapy treatments at both Vet Group and St Aubyn Vet Clinic. Lasers produce intense beams of light at specific wavelengths. When the right wavelength…
'Sumo' our Chemotherapy Superstar 'Sumo' a 12-year-old Jack Russell, presented to the clinic in June 2020 with an acute swelling under his chin. The lump was about the size of a walnut. We sedated Sumo, and fine-needle aspirates (FNA's) were…
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2021. We hope you are feeling recharged and refreshed after the holiday break. It's been a pretty busy time here at the clinic. We cared for many pets during the festive season, including two dogs…
"Capture Christmas" Pet Photoshoots We have begun our "Capture Christmas" pet photoshoots. We did this three years ago with great success. Clare Richardson, our retail and promotions co-ordinator and talented photographer has put this charity fundraiser together with the help of…
Dog Safety Tips for Children It's always a good time to have a chat with your young children about dog safety. 1. Check it's sweet - before you meet! Before going up to a dog ask permission from its owner.…
COVID-19 Alert Level 2 As you will be aware, we are currently operating at Level 2. Here are a few reminders in case you need to visit our clinic: Scan App / Record details: When entering the clinic please scan…
"Cat Flu" - What is it and what should I do? If your cat suddenly starts sneezing, has runny eyes, a loss of appetite and seems to be sleeping more, it may be possible they may have contracted the the "Cat Flu" or…
Moving to Level 2 On Thursday 14th May the clinic moves to Level 2. Our essential workers have been working extremely hard over the last 7 weeks since going into lockdown. We experienced a large volume of phone calls over…
From time to time, we have stray animals that end up at the clinic for various reasons. While they are waiting to find their owners or be transferred to the SPCA our nurses and vets provide immediate medical treatment and…