There are so many different options for animals who suffer with arthritis. In this short article, we look at simple changes that you can make at home to help your pet live a more comfortable and happier life.
Read moreCase Study: Rosie & Ben - Pet Osteoarthritis
For senior pets, osteoarthritis can be one of the long-term effects of knee surgery, as well as part of a natural ageing process. In this case study, we meet Rosie and her younger brother, Ben, who were both found to have osteoarthritis and needed some treatment.
Read moreObesity and Osteoarthritis in Pets
Arthritis is a common condition affecting middle aged to senior pets. Excessive weight in pets can also greatly contribute to an abnormal load on their joints. Tackling obesity is vital in the management of osteoarthritis, which is why Coquet Vets runs free weight clinics for your pets.
Read moreDanni's Fundraiser for a Training Trip to Africa
Coquet Vet's Student Veterinary Nurse, Danni, has the exciting opportunity to travel to Africa next year for an academic trip for training and research. She is now actively fundraising to make this possible. Here's how you can support her.
Read moreCase Study: Jasper’s Swollen & Inflamed Tongue
Jasper came to us as an emergency appointment. He was fine in the morning, then early afternoon his behaviour quickly changed. He was unsettled, pacing, hyper salivating, and drooling. Here’s what our vet found out when examining Jasper.
Read moreCase Study: Demodex & Cheyletiella
This case study is about a 12 week old puppy called Buddy who had become intensely itchy and had started to scratch and damage his skin. Here’s what our vet found out when examining Buddy and how we helped him to get better.
Read moreDo Dogs and Cats Get Dementia?
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, or CDS, is more common in dogs and cats than people realise. It is estimated that up to 14% of our senior pets suffer from CDS. Here are the key symptoms to look out for and some management tools and medications that we can use to help.
Read moreNational Pet Month – April 2022
National Pet Month (NPM) celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership. Here are a few things to think about when deciding to get a pet.
Read moreEvent: Pet Arthritis Evening - 24th May 2022
Coquet Vets will be holding a 'Pet Arthritis Evening' on Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 5pm. We will discuss what arthritis is, signs of arthritis, and how to help older pets to improve their well-being. Find out more and register your place for free.
Read moreCase Study: Tooth Root Abscess
Here is a short case study about a 9-year-old male entire poodle who presented to us with a tooth root abscess. Here’s what we did to diagnose and treat the tooth root abscess.
Read moreCase Study: Ruby’s Deciduous Teeth
Here is a short case study about a 7-month-old Pomeranian called Ruby who still had some of her baby teeth (deciduous teeth), causing overcrowding and tartar build up. It was, therefore, recommended that these deciduous teeth are extracted.
Read moreWhy We Are Passionate About Your Pet’s Dental Health
Dental disease is one of the most common diseases that we see in small animal practice. Animals will continue to eat, play and act normal, even if they are in pain, which is why having regular check-ups is so important. Here's why we are so passionate about your pet's dental health.
Read moreWe Are Celebrating Our 2nd Year Anniversary Today!
A massive thank you to all that have supported us over the past two years, we certainly all feel proud to be part of the Coquet Vet's team. We hope you enjoy our short video to celebrate our 2nd birthday and some of the wonderful pets that we have met since we opened.
Read moreMarch is Dental Month at Coquet Vets
Our Vet team has a genuine interest in pet dental health, which is why March is Dental Month at Coquet Vets. Throughout the month of March, we are offering 10% off all dental treatments.
Read morePuppy parties are back!
Our puppy parties are an ideal opportunity to socialise your puppy and let them play with other puppies of a similar age in a safe environment. Our parties are always on a Tuesday evening at 6pm. Here’s the latest dates.
Read moreCase Study: Cryptorchid Castration
Casper is a lovely little kitten that came to us for neutering. After admission, it was found that Casper had just one fully descended testicle. Here’s what we did for Casper.
Read moreCase Study: Chocolate Poisoning
A few weeks ago, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Mal was brought to us as an emergency after eating 500 grams of chocolate, which is poisonous for dogs. Here's what we did and what to look out for if your dog accidentally eats chocolate.
Read moreMicrochipping Cats
The UK Government recently announcement that microchipping cats was going to be made compulsory. We held a promotion (in February 2022) where you could have your cat microchipped for £8.00. Here’s why microchipping your cat is important to do.
Read moreCanine First Aid Evening on 21st April 2022
As an acknowledgement of National Pet Month in April, we will be hosting a canine first aid evening at Coquet Vets. This will take place at our Clinic on Thursday 21st April 2022 at 6 pm. Places will be on a first come basis, so book your place now and don’t miss out!
[This event is now fully booked. We will announce any cancellations on our Facebook page here.]
Read moreCase Study: Toy Poodle Hip Dislocation
This case study looks at how we identified and fixed a suspected hip dislocation in a little toy poodle called Oscar.
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