Acupuncture is increasingly recognised as a useful complement to more traditional medical or surgical approaches in veterinary and human medicine. In this article we discuss the benefits of acupuncture for dogs and cats, its safety,…
Many pet owners have been there - you are so excited for your friend to meet your new pet, your friend can hardly contain their excitement and you have been messaging each other all day…
If you bought a new puppy during lockdown, you are in good company - over 3.2 million households have taken on a new pet since Covid restrictions began. Spending more time at home has probably…
As with humans, dogs also get cancer, particularly as they get older. However, it can be difficult to know if a lump or bump is a tumour, or if it is attributed to another health…
It is quite common for pets to get lumps and bumps throughout their lifetime. These can often be a cause of concern or worry for any pet owner. Whenever you notice a lump in your…
At some point in their life, your dog may experience the discomfort caused by parasites. Some parasites such as ticks and fleas are fairly easy to spot, but what about those that are internal and…
As with any animal, it is important that your dog maintains a healthy weight to give them the best chance of living a long and healthy life. Noticing that your dog is losing weight can…
Weight Gain & Neutering There are a wide range of long term health and behavioural benefits that come with neutering your cat or dog, both male and female. However, although neutering will have a long…
Following an announcement from the government, Knutsford Veterinary Surgery have now been informed by the government (Animal and Plant Health Agency) on how pet travel to the EU is going to change from 1st January…
Just like humans, cats can suffer from allergies. In fact, allergies are one of the most common medical conditions affecting cats, but what exactly causes these allergies in cats, and what should you do as…
