I have some exciting news to start the new year; I now have a Class IV laser machine! 

Laser therapy is becoming increasingly popular in veterinary medicine for the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory and painful conditions, as…

The veterinary world is one of rapidly expanding knowledge and expertise. Specialising in a particular area is increasingly common as it is almost impossible to keep up to date with new developments across all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery…

Fleas are a common parasite of animals and are relatively harmless but in some individuals, particularly if in large numbers, they can cause irritation and secondary problems like skin infections. 

In order to implement the best flea control protocol, it…

Modern pet food production is a billion-dollar industry. The food is highly processed, ingredients are cooked together at high temperatures then extruded into kibble and lots of additives, preservatives and flavourings are added. The problems with this type of food…

A lot of people come to me because they want their animals treated in a more natural way but what does that actually mean? Does it mean using therapies like homeopathy or herbs or does it mean raw feeding or…

Hi everyone, I will be holding a titre testing session on 14 th December at Splash in a Dash hydrotherapy centre in Kendal. 

Titre testing involves taking a blood sample from your dog and testing it with the Vaccicheck test…

It’s coming up to that time of year again which people and their pets either love or hate. Bonfire night can be such a spectacle of colour, sound, noise and also a real nostalgia trip but it can also be…

Scratch That Itch!

One of the most common problems I get to treat are skin issues in cats and dogs, particularly itchy skins. Skin problems are among the most common cases seen in veterinary medicine; one survey showed that around…