PAWS Veterinary Health Centre

13/10/2025

Still a long way to go, but our team have been pedaling away like mad today. Our virtual target is Gretna Green - we'll see if we make it there by 6pm today...
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!

13/10/2025

On your marks, get set... Go!

In celebration of PAWS' 125th Anniversary, we're setting off from Edinburgh Vet School on our virtual trip from our founder Henry Arthur Barratt's Alma Mater.

Each day this week, our team will be hopping on an exercise bike and aiming to complete 125km stages to cover the 500km journey from Edinburgh Vet School to PAWS.

Today's 125km target would cover the distance from Edinburgh Vet School to Gretna Green.

Thankfully as we'll be cycling in the comfort of our reception, we won't have to battle the M6! (Although Henry Arthur Barratt's journey took place more than 50 years before the M6 opened...)

Come give our team some support in reception as they raise money for the Woodland Trust.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is one of the oldest veterinary schools in the world. Founded by William Dick in 1823, the School celebrated its bicentenary in 2023 - marking 200 years of veterinary teaching.

11/10/2025

With bonfire night just around the corner, now is the time to prepare your pet to cope with firework noises.

Building a safe place or den for frightened animals to hide in can be a great comfort, however it is often worth building this well in advance of any firework displays to give your pet time to familiarise themselves with this new location.

The use of calming supplements and pheromones can be worth considering, and we are happy to advise on which may be best for your situation.

Similarly, if you know that your pet needs any form of medication to get them through, making sure you have booked an appointment in advance to arrange this will help avoid any delays.

Please give our reception team a ring or head over to our website to book an appointment online.

10/10/2025

Whilst our staff may not be going 'all-in' and coming to work in their lycra next week, we are all ready and raring for our 125 year anniversary static bike ride in aid of the Woodland Trust next week.

We hope our ride will raise lots of money for a worthy charity and provide everyone with some entertainment in reception!

08/10/2025

While everyone copes with the loss of a pet differently, there is no doubting that it is an enormous loss. We hope this article from the PDSA can provide some solace and useful information for anyone going through this right now.

Advice on making the difficult decision to put your pet to sleep, breaking the news to children, and coping with the loss.

06/10/2025

If, 125 years ago we'd have said to our practice founder Henry Barratt that you could go 'online' using a 'QR code' and book your pet's vet appointment, how much of that would he have understood?!
Either way, here's the very QR codes you need!

04/10/2025

To make sure our feline friends didn't feel left out by yesterday's dog scratching post, here's a PDSA article entitled "Five Fun Facts About Ginger Cats!"

Discover five charming facts about ginger cats, from their tabby patterns to why most of them are male. Discover why these red-haired moggies are so special.

03/10/2025

Every so often a blog post from the Dogs Trust catches our eye. This article on carpet scratching makes for some interesting reading.
Please get in touch if it stirs up any concerns that need discussing.

Let’s dig beneath the surface of your dog’s carpet-scratching antics.

01/10/2025

Happy "Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day",

Which is a great opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you for all the hard work our front-of-house team do day-in, day-out.

And here's a 2018 picture of Hannah & Lisa, showing just how long day-in day-out stretches back for some of our team!

29/09/2025

Returning to our 125th anniversary celebrations, here's another couple of pictures from our photo archives.
Former head nurse Kathy is another of our long-serving staff members, here preparing an early 2000's nurse rota. Also check out the turn of the millennium state of the art computer system, complete with 3.5" floppy disk drive!

27/09/2025

A reminder about tomorrow's Sheepy Ploughing Match, where entrants into the dog show and agility classes could win one of these fantastic rosettes courtesy of PAWS and Darlow Rosettes.

Even if you're not entering the competition, why not head over from 10am onwards tomorrow (28th September)?
Located on the A5 near Atherstone CV9 1RE (Palettes.outpost.jiggle)

26/09/2025

Bonfire night is now only a few weeks away, and sadly that means for many pets one of the most stressful times of the year is inching closer.
Planning ahead is vital when attempting to care for pets with noise phobias, from tweaking routines to building dens and safe spaces. In some cases medication or supplements may be necessary, and using these appropriately at the correct time is essential to ensure they work properly.

The RSPCA has some useful advice here:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/fireworks
and please, if you are concerned about your pet, speak to a member of our team today.

Many animals find fireworks scary, but there are things you can do to help. Read our tips on how you can make fireworks less frightening for your pet.