Pecco is a lovely little guinea pig who came to see us as he had blood in his wee. This is never good so we did some investigations and discovered that he likely had a bladder stone sometimes called a Urolith. Surgery was required with a procedure known as a cystotomy being carried out. Bladder stones (uroliths) are a significant health concern in guinea pigs, and cystotomy—the surgical removal of these stones—is often necessary when medical management fails. Here's a detaile

We are delighted to welcome Anne to Crown Vets ! Anne qualified over 40 years ago and has been a friend of the practice since the...

Brachycephalic dogs—those with short, flattened faces such as Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers—are beloved for their...

Small Furry Friends ! Summer can be a challenging time for pets, especially small furry animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and...

Fun in the Sun ! Sunny days are perfect for outdoor fun ! Dogs love swimming and playing in the sun but ensuring their safety during...

Gretel and Groot   We have our very own heroes this week with the wonderful Groot giving a lifesaving blood transfusion to another Crown...

Puppies are generally born with 28 milk teeth which are replaced by 42 permanent teeth by the time they are an adult dog.  Kittens have...

We often get asked about spaying (neutering female dogs) using the laparoscopic method.  we use the traditional method and here we...

TPLO – Tibial plateau levelling osteotomy One procedure we carry out here quite often is something called a TPLO - Tibial plateau...

We have had a case of Parvovirus recently so it is a good idea to review what Parvovirus is and how it can affect dogs. Rambo is a year...

We have had a confirmed case of Lungworm in the local area recently, and we would like to remind everyone of the importance of making...

· · '' I contacted Pet Blood Bank after seeing a post on your Facebook page, we made an initial appointment and waited for...

The general rule when thinking about what's not good for animals is, if it's not dog/cat food then it has potential to cause some level...

This is a bit of a long read today but it's well worth it so grab a cuppa and settle down...We would like to showcase and celebrate the...

What is it ? A potentially fatal but thankfully rare disease which causes damage to blood vessels in the skin and/or kidneys. Sometimes...

We thought you might like to know about a new treatment available which we are offering to older patients who may be struggling with...