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April 16, 2019Female dogsNeutering/spaying is the process by which the ovaries and, in certain cases, the uterus are surgically removed. At Parkside, we recommend neutering female... -
April 11, 2019Why pet dental care is important Dental disease is the most common health problem diagnosed in cats and dogs. However, it can be easy to...
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April 11, 2019Canine Lungworm infections, caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum, have been becoming more frequent in recent years. Initially, cases were confined to more southern parts of...
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April 10, 2019What are Fleas? Fleas are the most common parasite found on dogs and cats, and most pets are likely to come into contact with them...
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March 21, 2019Feeding your puppy or dog a good diet is key to a long and healthy life. Both nutritional content and portion control have a...
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March 21, 2019Making sure your cat has the best diet goes a long way to keeping them healthy and happy for the longest time possible. If your...
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February 12, 2019A well-behaved dog is a joy to have around. To ensure good behaviour throughout life, training should start as early as possible. Socialisation is...
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February 7, 2019Pets are part of the family, but they can prove costly if they fall ill and need veterinary treatment. While the NHS can treat...
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February 6, 2019Vaccination is an important tool to help prevent several serious diseases, which can otherwise be very difficult or impossible to cure and may have...
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February 1, 2019Because these worms are different, it takes different drugs to kill them. Most wormers contain a combination of safe drugs which does this. Be...
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January 13, 2019Getting a new dog is a wonderful experience, however, there are some pitfalls to avoid. Whether rehoming a dog from a rescue centre or...
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January 13, 2019Young rabbits have different nutritional needs to adults. They need higher protein levels to support growth as well as high fibre to promote healthy...
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December 16, 2018Vet Rebecca's own dog, Bruno, was in recently having damaged his cruciate ligaments in his knee and was unable to put any weight on...
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September 13, 2018Dog nails grow constantly throughout their life, and unless worn down through regular walks on hard surfaces, it is common for overgrowth to occur....
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August 24, 2018Meet Brogan, a 5year old Golden Retriever. She was brought to Parkside after her owner’s noticed that she wasn’t having a normal season; there...
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July 25, 2018Marnie is a delightful 5-month old Cavalier who has been through a lot already in her young life. When she first came in for...
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July 18, 2018Kyra is a 6 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy who presented to one of the Vets with a history of hair loss over...
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July 11, 2018Rusty is an 18-month-old Cockapoo. He was brought into the surgery as he was agitated with his ears after playing in the grass. It...
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June 25, 2018Molly presented with an acute onset cough after being out on her morning walk. she is prone to eating grass and loves playing with...
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June 13, 2018It can be upsetting to discover that your dog has worms, but it is a very common problem, affecting all dogs at some point...