Village Vet Blog

One of the hardest things about caring for an older pet is that they can't tell you when something hurts. And unlike us, most animals instinctively hide pain - a survival instinct that made sense in the wild but makes it much harder for their owners (and sometimes their vets) to know when they're struggling. At Village Vet, we see a lot of older dogs and cats whose owners have noticed something is "off" but can't quite put their finger on what. Often, the answer is chronic pa

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions we treat at Village Vet, and one of the most commonly missed by pet owners - not because they're not paying attention, but because dogs are remarkably good at quietly adapting to pain. By the time most owners notice something is wrong, the condition has often been building for months. The encouraging thing is that with early diagnosis and the right management, most arthritic dogs can live comfortably and happily for years. Here's

If your dog has started limping, it's natural to worry - especially if it came on suddenly. A limp is one of the most common reasons we see dogs at Village Vet, and the causes can range from something simple like a pebble stuck in a paw to conditions that need prompt attention. Here's a straightforward guide to help you work out what might be going on. What does limping actually look like? Limping - or lameness - just means your dog is favouring one or more legs when they mov