Brucella Canis

Brucella Canis

Have you rehomed or imported a dog from abroad – or travelled with your dog outside the UK? If so, you may need to be aware of this disease. With a sudden increase in recent cases of Brucella Canis in the UK, the veterinary community is raising awareness of the...
LOOKING AFTER OUR LITTLER PETS

LOOKING AFTER OUR LITTLER PETS

With the recent series of storms coming through, it is important to make sure that outdoor housed pets are warm and cosy. Although it is not often below freezing in Cornwall, the effects of wind chill can be just as harsh.  In the wild, rabbits will dig large...
Winter care for Guinea Pigs

Winter care for Guinea Pigs

As the winter weather brings cooler temperatures, the best plan is to bring your guinea pig inside. You can bring them into the garage if it is never used for car storage (as any exhaust fumes will be very dangerous). Indoors, make sure they are not too close to a...
Christmas safety for pets

Christmas safety for pets

Over the Christmas season, our pets are likely to meet some new hazards amongst the festive fun. From Christmas baubles to wrapping ribbon, turkey bones to batteries, lilies to tree lights, there are many little things to watch out for. Here are a few tips to help...