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You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.

Brushing is by far the best method of keeping your pet’s teeth clean and is more successful if taken in stages. Ideally, it would help if you brushed your dog’s teeth at least once daily or three times at a minimum to help remove plaque and prevent tartar build-up.

The majority of the nation gets excited to be eating Easter eggs or chocolate for breakfast, lunch or dinner - or perhaps all three! But we need to careful and ensure our pets don’t get a hold of any, as chocolate could be dangerous for our animals, especially dogs!

This is a month that aims to raise awareness of the importance of dental health for your pet. Although it is highlighted in February, it is important that your pet’s dental health is monitored regularly throughout the year.

We are incredibly proud to announce that six of our amazing receptionists have completed a veterinary-specific receptionists’ course, rewarding them with a recognised Level 2 certificate from the College of Animal Welfare.

It’s Summer! Although we don’t get glorious, sunny weather all Summer long here in Glasgow, we do have the odd day or two where the temperature rises!

Watch what happened when 7 year old Penelope phoned the BBC's resident vet (who also happens to be our very own Ross Allan) to talk about her pet earthworms. Maybe the cutest phone call of the year!

It’s time to put the winter coat away (well… maybe keep it close by for a few weeks yet...) and start looking forward to the brighter evenings and better weather.

Lungworm has been a common problem in areas of southern England and south Wales for years, but the number of instances where it is diagnosed in further north and Scotland is on the rise.

As the temperature drops and it gets a bit more chilly than usual, many of you will have a bottle of antifreeze at the ready to de-ice your car on these Baltic winter mornings. However, you may not be aware of how antifreeze can be a danger to pets, in particularly cats.