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Coronavirus: COVID-19 Pandemic Veterinary Procedures Update
Here at Heathside Veterinary Surgery we regularly review the Covid-19 situation, involving all our staff and their concerns.
Pet Dementia: do older pets get dementia?
Pet dementia could affect our older pets Many of us have the privilege of owning older pets and pet dementia can become a real issue.
Pet Insurance – why it’s worth it!
Pet Insurance – why it’s worth it! Our pets are living longer and longer, and we’re now able to use treatments that a few years
The importance of pet vaccination
The importance of pet vaccination Look on any list of “the most important medical advances” and you’ll find a range of options. Clean water, antibiotics,
What is an Ideal Weight for your Dog?
What is an ideal weight for my dog? Many of us are unsure what a healthy weight for our dog is and if that is
How can I help my dog lose weight?
How can I help my dog lose weight? Previously we have discussed What is an ideal weight for your dog? and Health implications in the
Does my pet have arthritis?
Does my pet have arthritis? Arthritis is a really common condition in old age – and sadly, a lot of people don’t recognise it in
Pet travel in a no Brexit deal situation
Pet travel in a no Brexit deal situation I’m sure we’ve all been hearing the headlines recently about a “no-deal Brexit”. However, this week the
Tips to keep your dog safe on the beach
Tips to keep your dog safe on the beach We are so lucky being on the south coast with some wonderful beaches to enjoy during
Keeping Cool Cats in the Summertime
Keeping Cool Cats in the Summertime Yes, we all know that cats a heat-seekers, and often love the warmth. However, even cats can get overheated
How to prevent overheating in dogs
How to prevent overheating in dogs With the hot weather, we’re seeing all to many overheating in dogs at the moment. Tragically, heat stroke is
Ethylene glycol poisoning
Ethylene glycol poisoning Ethylene glycol is found in antifreeze but also in engine coolants, de-icer solutions, motor oil, brake fluid, paints, solvents and lots of
Why you should microchip your pet?
Why you should microchip your pet? If your dog or cat wandered off and got lost, how easy would it be to find them? Every
Lungworm in a 13 years old dog
Lungworm in a 13 year old dog These images are from a lung was taken from a 13 year old springer spaniel with a three
What is a Cat Friendly Clinic?
What is a Cat Friendly Clinic? As all cat owners know, a cat isn’t just a small dog! They have specific medical and, even more
Pets and poisons: What is harmful to your best friend
Pets and poisons: What is harmful to your best friend Sadly, we see poisonings all the time – and mostly, they’re entirely preventable! So in
Oral health in pets
Oral health in pets Just like us, our pets are vulnerable to dental disease. However, while we learn as children how to take care of
Vaccination – Keeping your pets healthy
Vaccination – Keeping your pets healthy As vets, we often get excited about the emergency surgery, or the intensive care case, of the heroic medical
Galen Myotherapy available at Heathside Veterinary Surgery
Galen Myotherapy available at Healthside Veterinary Surgery Dogs with joint disease, osteoarthritis, hip and elbow dysplasia, acute/chronic muscular injury or spinal disease have been experiencing
Helping pets cope with fireworks
Helping pets cope with fireworks We don’t just get a single fireworks night any more – no, from mid-October through to New Year, there seem