Name: Tess Taylor Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse How long have you been a veterinary nurse? I have been a veterinary nurse for four years. What is the most rewarding thing about this career choice? The most rewarding aspect of this career is to able to help pets lead happy and healthy lives whilst also supporting owners… Read more »

It is the season when issues related to grass seeds are quite common in pets, especially for dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors. Grass seeds can attach anywhere, but they most commonly attach to long fur between the toes and around the ears. The ends are sharp, and so they work their way… Read more »

Puppies and kittens often have endless amounts of energy and enthusiasm, this is a great way to view the world, and we should encourage this optimism to help create confident cats and dogs. Harnessing this energy into appropriate exercise regimes will also result in happier, healthier pets. How much exercise does my puppy or kitten… Read more »

Did you know that there are guidelines for minimum space requirements for housing guinea pigs? 🐹 We have pulled together some guidelines for you to ensure that your guinea pigs have the space they need to keep fit and healthy. When you’ve chosen your guinea pigs, it is important to consider the space they will… Read more »

With two welcomed bank holiday weekends in May, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact numbers: Practice Name May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Berkhamsted CLOSED CLOSED Brackenbury CLOSED CLOSED Brook Green CLOSED CLOSED… Read more »

The ear mite, Otodectes Cynotis, is a mite that lives on dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets. It is typically found in the ear canal but can also live on the skin of your pet. Ear mites are caught through direct contact with another carrier animal. The mite may be seen as a white speck, about… Read more »