Dogs are active animals who enjoy exploring, sniffing and playing but it’s also really important for them to get enough rest. As dog owners we can help our dogs to get the important down-time they need by making sure they Continue reading
Alopecia (hair loss) is the scourge of many a middle-aged man and yet, while a disappointing
indicator of the passage of time, it is part of the normal aging process.
In most animals, however, it is usually an abnormal Continue reading
Otitis is the name for inflammation of the ear (an ear infection), and is very common in dogs. Ear disease
rarely goes unnoticed when it is severe. Dogs with ear problems will generally shake their head from side
to side, Continue reading
Our pets love summer just as much as we do! It’s the best time of year to be out and about and enjoying all that the season has to offer. However, warm weather and the summer season can be hazardous Continue reading
Most ladies who experience pregnancy will be familiar with ultrasound scans. In addition to being used in Ante-natal checks, ultrasound is an essential tool in both Domestic and Farm Animal Veterinary Practice.
An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is Continue reading
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There is only just the faintest whiff of Spring in the air and yet it seems that, already, fleas have become more active and are breeding in numbers in many locations around Kirklees and Halifax.
Fleas Continue reading
Spring is always an exciting time in a Mixed Veterinary Practice and this spring has been no exception at Donaldson’s Vets.
Pet owners visiting our surgeries are often surprised to see Landrovers and pickups backed up to the surgery door Continue reading
