Harvest Mites

These are a perennial problem in this area and every summer we see many itching dogs and cats (not to mention the occasional person!). This year is looking like quite a bad year thanks to the very ...

Looking after small pets

With the summer holidays fast approaching you may have been asked to look after a friends pet while they are away. Or your kids may have been asking you if they can have one and you have decided no...

On the road with your dog

With thousands of people expected to take to the roads this summer holiday, animal rescue charity National Animal Welfare Trust ...

Do you take your pets on holiday with you?

Every year thousands of dogs (and even some cats) go on holiday with their owners so this month we thought we’d give you some top travel tips! MICROCHIPS My first and most im...

Dogs die in hot cars

Every year we receive thousands of reports of animals suffering from heat exposure. The most common calls the RSPCA’s emergency 24-hour line receives is around dogs in hot cars. It’s important t...

Vaccinating your Rabbit

The arrival of Spring (at long last) and Easter often makes us think of our pet rabbits too. One important aspect of their care is to ensure they are fully and correctly vaccinated. Generally Sprin...