Pet owners are being encouraged to think about the environmental impact of their animals for Earth Day this week. Factors to take into account include their choice of pet – […]
Tag: Paragon Veterinary Group
Stay vigilant, pet owners told ahead of Tick Bite Prevention Week
Pet owners in Cumbria are being urged to stay vigilant ahead of Tick Bite Prevention Week [24-30 March] which highlights the growing risk posed by ticks. The parasites are most […]
New Rehab Room at Cumbrian Vet Practice Helping Dogs Get Back on Their Paws
A Cumbrian vet practice has opened a specialised Rehab Room to help its clients. The new facility at Paragon Veterinary Group’s Dalston centre is equipped with the latest kit to […]
North Cumbria vet practice leads tech trial to cut anaesthetic emissions
A north Cumbrian vet practice has become one of the first in the world to trial a new technology which could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of anaesthetics. Laura Binnie, […]
Paragon Vets welcomes greater transparency for prices
Paragon Veterinary Group in North Cumbria has welcomed the provisional findings published last week by the Competition and Markets Authority following its investigation into the veterinary market. The CMA report […]
Paragon vets launch podcast
Farmers out on their tractors and dog walkers will be among the target audience for a new Cumbrian podcast which is launching this week. Paragon Veterinary Group has started a […]
Paragon leads by example
Paragon Veterinary Group has been recognised nationally for its efforts to protect nature and combat climate change. The Cumbrian practice was named ‘Natural Environment Champion’ in the Investors in the […]
Dog owners warned of the dangers of dog treats after family pet nearly died
A stark warning has been issued to dog owners, after a dog treat nearly killed a beloved family pet. Helen Stobart, from near Hesket Newmarket, is sharing her terrifying tale […]
Vet group launches new on-call IVF service
Paragon Veterinary Group has launched a new on-farm cattle IVF service. The practice, well-known as a pioneer of bovine IVF in the UK, is using a specially designed vehicle for […]
Running Vet Shortlisted for Woman of the Year Award
A Cumbrian vet who ran for an astonishing 82 hours in the Alps has been shortlisted for a Woman of the Year award in her native Ireland. Emma Stuart, 33, […]
Cockapoo in recovery after first round of life-changing surgery
Thomas the lame cockapoo, who captured the hearts of dog lovers across Cumbria, is one step closer to a pain-free future thanks to a successful Just Giving Campaign. Thomas went […]
Vet Nurses skip into the new year
Veterinary nurses are skipping into the new year to raise money for neglected and abandoned animals. Paragon nurses Karen McDonald, Eve Dennison and Vev McGeoch have joined forces to accept […]
Luna the Labrador receives life-saving surgery to remove a 15cm kebab stick from her stomach
A Carlisle family was overjoyed when a vet saved their beloved dog after she swallowed a 15cm kebab stick. Luna, the eight-year-old yellow Labrador, underwent life saving surgery at Paragon […]
Vet welcomes first goat kid born to laparoscopic artificial insemination (AI) as they move into goat Advanced Breeding
The team at Tarn Farm Vets and Paragon Advanced Breeding are celebrating the arrival of their first goat kid produced by laparoscopic artificial insemination. It is hoped that Bricks, who […]
Cumbria’s Running Vet takes win in 350km ultra marathon in the Alps
A vet who only took up running five years ago has become the fastest woman this year to complete one of the world’s toughest ultra-marathons. Emma Stuart, 33, who has […]
Dog lovers celebrate International Dog Day in style with a fun walk
A happy band of dogs and their owners enjoyed a special walk around Dalston led by Paragon Veterinary Group to celebrate International Dog Day. It’s the second year that the […]
Award-winning Cumbrian vets recognised with Royal College visit
Paragon Vets have been recognised for their commitment to environmental sustainability with a special visit from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The practice, which has branches in Dalston, […]
Local fair raises thousands for animal charity
Oak Tree Animals’ Charity has raised over £5,000 at its annual summer fair thanks to support from kind-hearted Carlisle folk and local businesses. Families and dog owners gathered at Oak […]