Chocolate and Dogs – A Dangerous Mix! Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant similar to caffeine,…
Chocolate and Dogs – A Dangerous Mix! Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant similar to caffeine, which dogs cannot metabolize effectively. Even small amounts can cause…
A Hidden Danger for Dogs! As tempting as they are, hot cross buns can be…
A Hidden Danger for Dogs! As tempting as they are, hot cross buns can be extremely dangerous for dogs. They contain raisins, currants, and sultanas—all…
Pets love exploring the garden, but bees and wasps can be a risk at this…
Pets love exploring the garden, but bees and wasps can be a risk at this time of year. If your dog is stung on the…
As spring arrives, bulbs like daffodils and tulips begin to bloom, but they can be…
As spring arrives, bulbs like daffodils and tulips begin to bloom, but they can be toxic to pets if ingested. Bulbs contain higher concentrations of…
First vaccination cuddles. Puppies will be well socialised at the practice if the nurses get…
First vaccination cuddles. Puppies will be well socialised at the practice if the nurses get their hands on them!
These are Struvite crystals found in a patient’s urine sample. They are a hard mineral…
These are Struvite crystals found in a patient’s urine sample. They are a hard mineral deposit that forms in urine normally in conjunction with a…
Resting nicely post-operatively. Did you know we have a separate cat ward and dog ward…
Resting nicely post-operatively. Did you know we have a separate cat ward and dog ward so they don’t mix when they stay in hospital.
This little lady came for an operation on her tail and was a superstar. Lots…
This little lady came for an operation on her tail and was a superstar. Lots of cuddles for her.
These three gorgeous siblings visited us for their vaccines and they stole our hearts! Look…
These three gorgeous siblings visited us for their vaccines and they stole our hearts! Look closely and you’ll spot something extra special—the black one has…
Pepper came to us with a large mass on her head that needed removing. Due…
Pepper came to us with a large mass on her head that needed removing. Due to it’s location on the skull we had to x-ray…
Meet Star, a gorgeous mix of Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd! This sweet girl visited…
Meet Star, a gorgeous mix of Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd! This sweet girl visited us for her vaccines and was an absolute star—calm, brave,…
This is quite an extreme example of dental disease in a dog. It’s important to…
This is quite an extreme example of dental disease in a dog. It’s important to recognise the early signs to prevent it getting too bad…
We’ve got some really thoughtful clients. Powering our staff through a busy day, very much…
We’ve got some really thoughtful clients. Powering our staff through a busy day, very much appreciated.
Harley had an operation on his eye and came back for his post op check…
Harley had an operation on his eye and came back for his post op check wearing these doggles! They protect his eye and luckily he…
The adorable Pumpkin came in to have two baby teeth removed as they were impinging…
The adorable Pumpkin came in to have two baby teeth removed as they were impinging on his hard palate. Left unchecked, retained baby teeth can…
Hovis got in a bother after he had eaten the top of a Nerf gun…
Hovis got in a bother after he had eaten the top of a Nerf gun bullet. After a bought of severe vomiting we x-rayed him…
Bruce’s lower eyelids rolled inwards which were rubbing the surface of his eyes which not…
Bruce’s lower eyelids rolled inwards which were rubbing the surface of his eyes which not only is very painful but can cause eye ulcers and…
Formation of minerals that develop in the bladder. They form because of disease or inflammation…
Formation of minerals that develop in the bladder. They form because of disease or inflammation in the bladder. If these stones cause an obstruction the…
At the surgery, we’ve created a special board full of helpful information for rabbit owners…
At the surgery, we’ve created a special board full of helpful information for rabbit owners — from diet tips to enrichment ideas. If you’re a…
Guinea pigs make wonderful pets — they’re social, intelligent, and full of personality. But like…
Guinea pigs make wonderful pets — they’re social, intelligent, and full of personality. But like all animals, they have specific needs to keep them healthy…
How cute are these toes. We keep our patients extremities warm with old baby socks…
How cute are these toes. We keep our patients extremities warm with old baby socks from the staff’s children. Patients under general anaesthetic are unable…
Arthritis is a common condition that can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes,…
Arthritis is a common condition that can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes, and it often goes unnoticed at first. As our dogs…
Have you heard about our Healthy Pets Club? With the cost of living rising as…
Have you heard about our Healthy Pets Club? With the cost of living rising as it is, we know how important it is to save…
This month is VETERINARY NURSE AWARENESS MONTH! This is a great chance for us to…
This month is VETERINARY NURSE AWARENESS MONTH! This is a great chance for us to remind you all of the friendly faces looking after your…
Arthritis isn’t just a condition that affects older dogs — it can impact our feline…
Arthritis isn’t just a condition that affects older dogs — it can impact our feline friends too. Often thought to be a natural part of…
Do you know any passionate, animal-loving team-players looking for a change?! The time has come…
Do you know any passionate, animal-loving team-players looking for a change?! The time has come to expand our team! We are currently advertising for TWO…
Did you know that we are a SILVER ACCREDITED CAT FRIENDLY CLINIC? This means that…
Did you know that we are a SILVER ACCREDITED CAT FRIENDLY CLINIC? This means that our team are passionate about handling cats in a caring,…
Christmas is coming and we’re all getting busy in the kitchen! Our parties are in…
Christmas is coming and we’re all getting busy in the kitchen! Our parties are in full swing and we’re all getting into the Christmas spirit……
Did you know that we offer hydrotherapy at the clinic? Hydrotherapy is a water-based treatment,…
Did you know that we offer hydrotherapy at the clinic? Hydrotherapy is a water-based treatment, which aims to promote physical wellbeing and reduce discomfort. Our…
Please remember that, since Brexit, pets travelling outside the UK are subject to specific new…
Please remember that, since Brexit, pets travelling outside the UK are subject to specific new travel regulations. Pet passports issued in the UK are no…
We are very excited to announce that our new website is live! Keep checking here…
We are very excited to announce that our new website is live! Keep checking here for the latest news and offers from Pattenden Vets!