How Do I Get My Pet To Be Calm Around Visitors?
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…
How to get your dog used to staying at home alone
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…
How To Tell If The Lumps On Your Dog Are Cancerous
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…
Should I Worry About Lumps On My Pet?
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…
Does my dog have a parasite?
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…
Why is my dog losing weight?
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
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…
How is pet travel to the EU going to change after 1st January 2021?
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…
Allergies in cats
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…
Why Does My Dog Have Flaky Skin?
Why does my dog have flaky skin? In general, dogs are clean animals who take pride in looking after their coat. Because of this, if you notice that your dog has dry flaky skin or…