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From Monday 1st June we will be extending our opening hours back to near normal: Monday – Friday 9am-7pm Saturday 9am-12pm Consultations by appointment only as usual. We will be continuing with clients please waiting in the car park and…
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Don’t forget for regular and most up to date information follow our Facebook page! 🐾 We are having to further alter our opening hours due to reduced staff numbers. We will be open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and then…
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The ongoing situation regarding COVID-19 is impacting all of us and in this time of uncertainty we wanted to reassure you that providing care for our clients and their pets remains our top priority. Our practice REMAINS OPEN FOR BUSINESS…
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Bringing cats to the vet even for just a simple annual vaccination can instill dread to many of us as owners! So we want to discuss a few ways to try to make your cat’s visit less stressful, right from…
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What is Socialisation? Socialisation is exposing your puppy to a large variety of animals including livestock, cats, horses, people and other dogs that are a variety of ages, sizes, breeds, sexes etc. What is Habituation? Habituation is exposing your puppy…
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Having had a fatal case of Alabama Rot (scientifically known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy or CRGV) at Avenue Vets confirmed via post mortem, here is some vital information about this emerging but still poorly understood disease in the UK. Key…
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The Thyroid Glands The main thyroid glands are located in the neck – there is one on the left and one on the right of the trachea. There may also be some thyroid tissue further down the neck and into…
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Pet obesity is becoming an epidemic in the UK with 39 % of cats overweight and 59% of dogs as shown in a study by Courcier in 2010. With many of us thinking of eating more healthily and exercising more in…
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your pets from everyone at Avenue Veterinary Centre! We hope that you will enjoy the festive season, but are you aware that there may be some potential hazards for pets…
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Fireworks seem to happen more each year so from the end of October until New Year you are not safe from them suddenly being heard one evening Common signs of phobia and fear Barking Clingy behaviour Hiding Shaking or trembling…