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Milton Keynes Vets’ Guide to Healthy Paws This Spring

Are spring walks taking a toll on your pet’s paws? Here’s how to care for them and combat the effects of mud, pollen and grass seeds.

Read Rory’s Tips for Spotting Seasonal Pet Allergies

In this article, our vet explores why spring itching in dogs and cats is often down to more than just hay fever.

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How Our Vets in Milton Keynes Support Nervous Pets

Read about our gentle approach to vet visits for nervous pets, with tips for a relaxed appointment.

Antibiotics and Your Pet: How to Keep Them Safe and Effective

Antibiotics have revolutionised veterinary care, allowing us to treat infections that were once potentially fatal. However, the overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to a serious problem: antibiotic resistance. Both veterinary professionals and pet owners play a key role in keeping antibiotics effective for everyone. What Is Antibiotic Resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria…

A guide to resorptive lesions in cats

What are resorptive lesions? Resorption is a process that leads to the destruction of the enamel (the hard outer coating of the crown of the tooth), and dentine (the hard inner layer of the tooth that makes up most of the tooths structure), leading to gradual loss of the tooth itself. This can be a…

From Admission to Recovery: A Day in the Life of a Dental Patient – Explained Our Vet, Bob

Sometimes, vets will throw around terms like “dentals” and seemingly just expect that everyone understands what we mean, while in reality it may very well leave you with many questions unanswered. Where will you take my pet? What happens whilst they are awaiting their procedure? What happens when they are under anaesthetic? And what exactly…

Dental Food, X-Rays, and Regular Checks: The Complete Dental Care Plan

Optimal dental health combines professional care, home maintenance, and the right diet. At MK Vets, we recommend a multi-faceted approach to prevent and manage dental disease. Dental Food: Dental X‑Rays: Regular Veterinary Checks: “Dental disease is preventable, but only with a combination of home care, professional checks, and the right diet. Our independent practice allows…

Why Dental Health Matters for your Pet

Dental disease is not isolated to the mouth. Bacteria from infected gums can enter the bloodstream, contributing to inflammation in distant organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. At MK Vets, we emphasise preventative care to protect both oral and systemic health. Common Warning Signs: Consequences of Untreated Disease: How to Reduce Risk: “Many…

Home Dental Care for Pets: How to Brush Dogs and Cats Safely

At MK Vets, we see first-hand how effective home dental care can prevent painful and expensive procedures later. Brushing at home is the most effective way to control plaque, but it’s important to do it safely and comfortably for your pet. Research suggests that brushing every other day is the minimum needed to effectively disrupt…

How MKVG is Reducing Anaesthetic Gas Impact

At MKVG we are committed to sustainability. Through our involvement with Investors in the Environment we achieved Green Level accreditation at our audit in 2025 and as we continue to improve our sustainability as a practice, we have introduced exciting n ew technology at our Willen branch. This year we installed an anaesthetic gas capture…

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