Pet investigation….     Astrid, what is wrong?

Pet investigation…. Astrid, what is wrong?

Astrid was rescued through the RSPCA aged 6 months.  She has lived the last 8 ½ years in suburbia and the country, having the use of a lovely outdoor run at the weekends. Astrid’s owner noticed her having difficulties chewing her dry food, spitting it out after...
Skin Support Information

Skin Support Information

Many pets will have skin conditions which are allergy based.  This can be an allergy to fleas (flea bite hypersensitivity), grasses or dust mites (contact allergies), foods (less common) or Atopy – a syndrome where pets are allergic to every day things including the...
Lumps and Bumps on Pets

Lumps and Bumps on Pets

Lumps and Bumps on Pets. contactAt The Berwick Village Vet we see many pets with lumps and bumps.  Most times if your pet is cooperative the lump can be tested during a consultation this will determine the type of lump your pet has grown and what treatment is required...

Arthritis month!

Mid to late June has finally seen the temperatures drop. The “Warm wave” has ended, and car heaters are getting a work out! Unfortunately we have had a lot of older cats and dogs coming to the clinic for slowing down and stiffening up, with the cold playing havoc with...