Recent surveys have shown that rabbits are the third most common pet after dogs and cats, but when you also consider the number of guinea pigs, chinchillas and small rodents that are kept then this group of small mammals represents a huge pet population. It is for this reason why the veterinary profession strives to… Read more »

Most of our Village Vet vets have lots of experience with exotic pets, and in particular rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils.  We are also lucky enough to have a number of clients with more unusual pets, so we have set up an exotics clinic at our Hampstead practice run by Dr Alisa Rassin. Alisa’s… Read more »

In the spring and summer, it is not unusual to encounter a baby bird on the ground. The immediate response of a kind-hearted human is to take the little orphan home and then try to figure out what to do with it. If the baby appears to be in good condition and too young (a… Read more »

Summertime can be hugely enjoyable for you and your pet, as long as you take the right precautions to protect them from the heat. The main reason the hot weather is an issue for them is because they are not able to cool off as easily as humans. Dogs don’t sweat like humans do. They… Read more »

Tell us about your background and what inspired your interest in Hydrotherapy. I had been working for Village Vet for over 10 years in different nursing positions throughout the group when Brendan decided to purchase an underwater treadmill at the Highgate practice. Although I was working in the Maida Vale practice at the time I… Read more »

Just like humans, senior dogs have different care requirements than younger ones. This fact probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the frequency of visits to your vet as your pet ages. Dogs age faster than humans, so if you are bringing your… Read more »