Easter Eggs…..

by | Apr 17, 2014 | Donaldson's Vets

At Easter and Christmas, many people have more chocolate in their homes than they do at other times of the year. Curious pets could be at risk if they hunt down their owners’ haul of chocolate eggs and treats this Easter.   Chocolate can be highly poisonous to...

The Humble Flea….

by | Jun 6, 2013 | Donaldson's Vets

What a wonderful start to the Great British summer! Long dog walks in the countryside, and long hours of basking in the garden shade for our cats: happy times. However, we must not forget that the rise in ambient temperature is also conducive to a rapidly expanding...

The Pet Hen……

by | Aug 9, 2012 | Donaldson's Vets

Over the years at Donaldsons Vets, just as with clothes and cars, we have noticed clients’ choice of pet goes in and out of fashion. There is no doubt that recently one of the “it” animals has been the laying hen. Hardly a day goes by without a feathery bundle...