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Keep up to date with our latest practice news and insights into day to day life at PHP. 

Articles and news written by our very own staff, so if you have a question about anything you see or read here, please get in touch! We’d be happy to have a chat!

Summer Safety

Summer is here!! For us and our furry friends, this means lots more outdoor fun! To help your pets stay safe this summer, please take a look at our tips and advice on avoiding Summer dangers. Hot Weather  Dogs find it much harder to cool down compared to humans. Dogs such as…Read more

The Importance Of A Manicure!

I have been a receptionist at PHP Upton for 17 years and have made many appointments for clients in my time, one of them being regular nail clips. One of my cats is very naughty and when my husband is given the job to bring her up to us for an…Read more

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is a condition causing a decline in cognitive function as a result of increased damage to brain tissues leading to  memory loss and behavioural changes. It is highly prevalent in older animals with around 35% of dogs over the age of 10 years exhibiting some degree…Read more

Feline Urinary Disease

Many cats struggle with urinary disease that can cause problems such as passing urine more frequently, having blood in their urine, urinating outside the litter tray or with pain and being unable to urinate at all. The term FLUTD (feline lowe urinary tract disease) is used to describe this disease. There…Read more

Arthritis

Arthritis translates as “inflammation of the joints”. Arthritis can be described as a disease of the cartilage in a joint, however it affects all of the structures within the joint, and if left unmanaged, it can lead to complete joint failure. Cartilage, which cushions the bones in a joint, degenerates over…Read more

Senior Clinic

As our pets get older, they may start to show signs of slowing down or begin to struggle with certain day to day activities and this can affect their quality of life. In many cases, however, we can prevent this happening.  At PHP we are dedicated to maximising the quality of…Read more