Every year we celebrate Rabbit Awareness Week, a week dedicated to our rabbits. This year is the 15th year of the celebration, where we will be hopping through the years, as we provide you with the best information about how to care for your rabbit and how adapting their care throughout their years will help…
Category: General News
Nurse clinics are available to book – get in touch!
Our nurses are thrilled to be able to offer a range of nurse clinics for the health and wellbeing of your pet. Consulting nurses Bethan Williams RVN, Sarah Tomlinson RVN, Molly Strong RVN and Hope Taylor RVN are looking forward to welcoming you to Leadon Vale. All of our nurses will be able to offer…
Kennel cough myths and facts
The very name ‘kennel cough’ suggest that dogs are only at risk of contracting this airborne disease if you put them into boarding kennels, while you go on holiday for example. It’s for this reason that many pet owners don’t get their dog vaccinated, because they don’t see the disease as a risk. Here we…
Grass seeds and freshly cut grass hazards
It is the season when issues related to grass seeds are quite common in pets, especially for dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors. Grass seeds can attach anywhere, but they most commonly attach to long fur between the toes and around the ears. The ends are sharp, and so they work their way…
Guinea pig space requirements
Did you know that there are guidelines for minimum space requirements for housing guinea pigs? ? We have pulled together some guidelines for you to ensure that your guinea pigs have the space they need to keep fit and healthy. When you’ve chosen your guinea pigs, it is important to consider the space they will…
Ear mites in cats and dogs
The ear mite, Otodectes Cynotis, is a mite that lives on dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets. It is typically found in the ear canal but can also live on the skin of your pet. Ear mites are caught through direct contact with another carrier animal. The mite may be seen as a white speck, about…
Preparing your pet for life after lockdown
How do you feel about the relaxation of the lockdown restrictions? Relieved? Anxious? If we could ask our pets the same question, we’re fairly certain their answers would put them in one of two camps; those who are looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us 24/7. If your…
Easter opening hours
With Easter just around the corner, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please see below our opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend. Good Friday: 10:00am – 12:00pm Saturday: 8:30am – 13:30pm Sunday: Closed – Emergencies Only Easter Monday: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Bacterial skin infections in dogs
Bacterial skin infections can have many causes, such as allergies. Regardless of the reason, skin infections require swift action by pet owners as they cause itching and pain. Some dogs are more vulnerable to develop bacterial skin infections than others. It’s important to check common areas like the paws, groins and armpits. Skinfolds are particularly…
May and Spring Bank Holiday opening hours
With two welcomed bank holiday weekends in May, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number: May Bank Holiday – 10.00am – 12.00pm Spring Bank Holiday – 10.00am – 12.00pm Out of…


