Author name: petpack

Uh oh, we’ve run blood tests on your dog and found that it has “elevated liver parameters.” What does this mean?

Urinary straining, wee “accidents”, or blood-tinged urine in a young cat – what could be the cause? Contrary to popular belief, the problem may be more behavioural than bacterial!

We’re all for pets joining their people for some well-deserved seasonal festivities! However, we’d like to remind all pet owners about a few common Christmas toxins and how you can keep your pet safe and merry.

“Does my pet need vaccination every year?”

If this question has been needling you, read on for the answer to this and other common vaccination queries that our team receives!

If your pet is showing a consistent tendency towards anxious behaviours, it can be hard to know the best way to help them.

With allergic skin and ear problems being one of the most common issues we see pets for, our team would love to impart our top tips for home management of allergy symptoms.

Do you know why staying on top of your pet’s dental hygiene is so important?


Without regular, effective cleaning measures, your pet’s teeth will naturally accumulate plaque, a sticky bacteria-laden film.

As dogs reach their senior years, they can unfortunately become a little “hit or miss” with their toileting.

Gut upset is one of the most common health problems that we see in our animal patients.

If your pet ever suffers a serious illness or injury, you may have to consent to veterinary resuscitation procedures being performed on them. This can understandably feel overwhelming, particularly in an already stressful and upsetting situation. We’d therefore like to discuss what pet resuscitation actually involves in the hope that, should you ever be in