News
1st April 2026
Our 3 founder owners are taking a well earned retirement after 40 years and we are pleased to announce that our two junior partners, Barbara Sansom and Mario Muunoz, have successfully purchased the business and will continue to provide, improve and extend the excellent service we have a reputation for.
We remain a proudly independent small animal veterinary practice.
NEW cat micro chipping law
The new cat microchipping law came into effect on the
10th June 2024
All cats are required to be microchipped and registered on a national database by the time they reach the age of 20 weeks old.
Pet Passports / Animal Health Certificates (AHC's)
EU issued pet passports are no longer valid for travel from the UK to Europe
If you are planning on taking your pet abroad this year, please contact us for advice on the process.
Also, when planning to travel, always check the Defra website to ensure you are fully aware of all possible changes that may impact on your plans.
What XL Bully dog owners, vets and rehoming centres need to do to since the ban came into place.
Full information can be found on the official government website:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs
Following a concerning rise in attacks and fatalities caused by XL Bully dogs, the government has added this breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
Dogs Trust advice can be found here: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/life-with-your-dog/at-home/american-bully-xl
From 31 December 2023 it will be against the law to:
sell an XL Bully dog
abandon an XL Bully dog
give away an XL Bully dog
breed from an XL Bully dog
have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle
From 1 February 2024 it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully in England and Wales unless you have a Certificate of Exemption for your dog.
You will need to adhere to strict rules such as microchipping your dog and keeping it on a lead and muzzled when in public.
You will also need to neuter your dog. If your dog is less than one year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 31 December 2024. If your dog is older than one year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 30 June 2024. We recommend that you arrange for your dog to be neutered as soon as possible to ensure that you meet these deadlines.
