Lethargy in Cats: Possible Causes and When to Seek Advice

A calm guide from Heronden Independent Vets Lethargy is one of the most common changes noticed by cat owners, but it can also be one of the hardest to interpret. Cats are famously discreet about feeling unwell. One day they are supervising the household from a sunny windowsill, and the next they are sleeping more, […]

Dog Vomiting or Diarrhoea: What It May Mean

You can always contact Heronden Independent Vets for calm, practical advice This week my fathers dog, Cilantro, had a bad case of the runs.  Vomiting and diarrhoea are among the most common reasons dogs need veterinary advice. Many mild stomach upsets settle quickly, but persistent, severe or repeated digestive symptoms can sometimes point to an […]

Common Skin Problems in Dogs: Signs, Causes and Care

A practical guide to your dog’s skin health from Heronden Independent Vets This week we had several furry friends in with skin problems.  Skin problems are one of the more common reasons dogs or cats need veterinary attention. Some conditions cause mild irritation, while others can become chronic and have a real effect on a […]

There Is Something Rather Special About Cats

Heronden Vets: Proudly Silver Accredited and Working Towards Gold There is something rather special about cats. Independent, dignified, quietly observant and often wonderfully mysterious, they have a way of choosing us, rather than the other way around. They slip into our lives on their own terms and before long, somehow become the centre of our […]

Behind the Needle: Why the Heronden Vets Team Cares About More Than Just the Jab

As pet parents, we want nothing more than to give our dogs and cats a long, healthy, and vibrant life. Yet, when the time comes for that annual trip to see us at Heronden Vets, many owners find themselves wondering: Are annual boosters truly necessary, or is my pet already protected? Because we pride ourselves […]