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21/12/2025

Oh oh oh… 😼🎄

17/12/2025

We will be closing for Christmas at 1pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025 and will reopen at 9.30am on Monday 5th January 2026.
We wish you and all your pets a happy festive season and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

14/12/2025

03/12/2025

Awwww 🥰🐈‍⬛🥰

02/12/2025

25/11/2025

Why we love a golden 💛💛💛

We may be more closely related to our canine companions than we realised… 🐶

Cambridge researchers have found some of the same genes that influence emotions and behaviour in both golden retrievers and humans.

Tap the link in the comments for the whole story.

22/11/2025

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16/11/2025

Fancy a little Christmas cheer? Should be lots of fun. Some of you may remember Helen from working at Temple End but she’s diversified into music.

28/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Pet Safety Alert! 🎃

As we head into Halloween, it's important to be mindful of common toxins that can pose risks to our pets. Here are a few to watch out for:

🌟 Glow sticks
Contain a chemical called dibutyl phthalate, which has an unpleasant taste and can cause drooling, vomiting, and skin irritation if ingested or broken open.

🍫 Chocolate
Contains theobromine, which can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate, tremors, and even seizures. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to pets.

🍇 Raisins
Contain tartaric acid, which can cause acute kidney injury — even small amounts can be dangerous for dogs.

🍬 Chewing gum
Often contains xylitol, a sugar substitute that can trigger a dangerous drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and potentially liver failure.

🎃 Pumpkins
While plain, cooked pumpkin is safe in moderation, ingesting raw or moldy pumpkins can cause gastrointestinal upset or expose pets to tremorgenic mycotoxins, which may lead to tremors or seizures.

🕯️ Candles
Not toxic, but if swallowed, they can cause a gastrointestinal obstruction, and hot wax can lead to burns.

🐾 Tip: Keep Halloween treats and decorations out of your pet’s reach, and contact your vet immediately if you suspect they've eaten something they shouldn’t have.

Stay safe and spooky! 👻🐶🐱

24/10/2025

17/10/2025

02/10/2025

🌟 Meet the lovely Nancy 🌟

Nancy injured her iliopsoas tendon last year, and unfortunately, it’s flared up again this year. To help her feel more comfortable, Philippa has been using laser therapy to reduce pain and inflammation, which has been causing Nancy to limp on her back leg. The laser also supports the tendon’s healing process. ✨💡

For now, Nancy has had to pause her running adventures 🐕💨, but Philippa has created a tailored home exercise program. This gradual approach helps build the tendon’s strength safely, reducing the risk of reinjury.

Here you can see Nancy working beautifully on the peanut ball 🥜 — a fantastic low-impact exercise that really targets the iliopsoas while protecting the joint. She did an amazing job! 👏❤️