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Pain Clinic opens alongside Behaviour Clinic in new centre

25 June, 2026Small Animals Vets

Two Specialist-led clinics offer bespoke referral service for small animals with chronic pain and…

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Rapid diagnosis helps dog recover from rare parasite infection

23 June, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Specialist vets link chronic weight loss to patient’s travel history.

two photos of large brown dog taken a month apart. the first image shows a very thin, weak dog with skin condition, the second image shows the dog at a healthy weight out on a walk

Summer pet advice: top tips from the Dick Vet

17 June, 2026Small Animals

Enjoy the sunshine without putting your pet at risk

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Advanced surgery saves rabbit’s shattered leg

01 April, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Specialist teams work together to save pet’s leg after complex fracture.

three images, one of a xray of a rabbits leg broken in several places, one of a xray of the same leg after being pinned surgically and an image of a brown dwarf breed rabbit standing up on its hind legs showing the external pins

Fluorescent imaging helps cats and dogs with cancer

30 March, 2026Small Animals Vet School

New technology helps vets find potential sites of tumour spread and support tailored cancer care…

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Spring pet advice from the Dick Vet

25 March, 2026Small Animals

As we welcome the arrival of spring, be aware of the potential hazards that the changing season can…

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Spaniel recovers following fish hook scare

12 March, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Young dog’s trauma highlights why early management and referral is critical.

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Ophthalmologists help penguin from Edinburgh Zoo

20 January, 2026News Small Animals Vets

Poly the one-eyed penguin is rock-hopping again, thanks to Dick Vet ophthalmologists.

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Feline expert celebrated in New Year Honours

05 January, 2026Vets Small Animals News Vet School

A leading veterinary specialist has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.

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Advice on caring for pets in winter

16 December, 2025Small Animals

Our veterinary experts have put together some tips to keep your pets happy and healthy over the…

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