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Milton Keynes Vets shares five signs your cat may have fleas

If your cat is exhibiting the signs discussed in this articles, you may need to consider cat flea treatment to rid your cat and your home of fleas.

Mites, our pets and what to do about them!

Animals infested with mites, will commonly present with skin issues such as itchiness, dandruff and hair loss. Mites aren’t actually an insect, they are a type of arthropod (joint-legged invertebrates) related to Arachnida family. There are four common types of mites that can infest animals which are: These mites will commonly cause different symptoms and…

Flowers to prevent your pet’s exposure to during Spring

As Spring arrives, our gardens and green spaces start to bloom with wonderful colours of the different varieties of plants. Whilst these array of beautiful views are lovely and something to appreciate, it is also important to remind ourselves we need to keep our pets safe and unfortunately some of these pretty plants can be…

Being aware of Easter Dangers for your pet

Around the Easter period, there may be a number of dangers in your household that are toxic to our pets. It is important to keep these items out of reach of your pets. These dangers can include: In a situation where your pet eats an item that is known to be toxic, please contact your…

Milton Keynes Veterinary Group’s Easter 2024 Opening Hours

We hope our clients and their pets have a eggcellent Easter Bank Holiday. Here are our MK Vet Group hours over the bank holiday weekend. Walnut Tree and Stony Stratford Branches – Click Here

Milton Keynes Veterinary Group helping you understand your dog in season

Female dogs if unneutered will usually experience a season (otherwise known as heat) once they are mature. Their first season will normally occur at around six to twelve months of age and then repeat roughly every six months. Smaller breeds may come into season at a younger age than their larger cousins. When a female…

Dog vaccination advice for distemper, parvovirus, kennel cough & more

Vets in Milton Keynes are emphasising how vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

Hop into Health: The importance of Rabbit Vaccinations

Milton Keynes Vets share that most effective ways to protect your furry friend from deadly contagious diseases is through vaccination.

What is Pancreatitis?

What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis refers to an inflammation of the pancreas. This abdominal organ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and chemicals for the body, such as insulin to regulate blood glucose. Digestive enzymes shouldn’t be activated until they reach the small intestine, and, if they activate sooner, they begin to digest the pancreas itself.…

Heard of Conjunctivitis? What is it?

The term Conjunctivitis refers to the inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eyes. Bacterial infections are the most common reason for the condition in dogs, where viral or bacterial infection can be the cause for cats. Other causing factors could include injury, dry eyes, foreign bodies or allergies. Typically when the conjunctiva is inflamed, it…

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