Alabama Rot…

by | Jan 30, 2014 | Donaldson's Vets

There have been several reports in the media last week, about several unexplained deaths in dogs which had recently been walked in woodland areas, primarily in the New Forest, but also in several other areas, as far afield as Durham. The first recorded case was...

Emergency Cover

by | Jan 23, 2014 | Donaldson's Vets

As a profession, Vets tend to work pretty long hours. Since many of our clients are out at work themselves during the day, often evening surgery is the only time that they can get to us. As a result, most Veterinary Practices run evening surgeries and at...

Winter Weather

by | Jan 16, 2014 | Donaldson's Vets

So far, this winter has been less severe than last year but, being mid January, there is still plenty of opportunity for cold weather to bite. The winter weather has us all reaching for hats and gloves, and our animals also need a little extra protection from the...

Overweight??

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Donaldson's Vets

Vets say over half the pets they see are in fact overweight and most owners are surprised to hear this news. Being overweight, or indeed underweight, can lead to serious health risks. It is good to get into the habit of checking your pet on regular basis you can use...

Laparoscopy

by | Jan 9, 2014 | Donaldson's Vets

Laparoscopy, or “key hole surgery “ as it is sometimes known, has become increasingly common in human surgery and we now have the facilities at Donaldson’s Vets to perform surgical procedures using this minimally invasive technique. The benefits of laparoscopy over...