
Resources
Nicklin Way Journal
Written for this coast in particular — ticks, heat, sand and salt water. Every piece written or reviewed by the vets who work here. Written for this coast in particular. Every piece written or reviewed by the vets who work here.
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Heat stress in dogs: the signs, and the first five minutes What to do before you get in the car, and why cold water is not the answer people think it is.
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What actually happens at an annual health check Roughly forty things, in about fifteen minutes. A walk through what we are looking for and why it matters.
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Why a cat straining in the litter tray is an emergency Particularly in males. This is the one cat symptom we would rather you never wait on.
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Is pet insurance worth it? Reading the exclusions before you need them The clauses that catch people out, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
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The socialisation window, and why it closes faster than you think What to expose a puppy to, when, and how to do it without overwhelming them.
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Arthritis in older dogs: the signs owners mistake for slowing down Reluctance on stairs, a changed sleeping spot, a shorter walk. None of it is just age.
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Dental disease is the most common thing we find, and the most left too long Why bad breath is rarely just bad breath, and what happens below the gum line.
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Reading a pet food label without the marketing Ingredient lists, guaranteed analysis, and the three claims that mean nothing at all.
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When to desex: why breed and size matter more than age The six-month rule is a rule of thumb, not a rule. What we weigh up for large breeds, small breeds and cats.
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Your kitten’s first month at home: a plain checklist Vaccination dates, litter, food, and the two things people forget until the vet mentions them.
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Comfort care: what it means, and what it does not It is not giving up. Pain relief, mobility aids and the changes at home that give an old animal good months.
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Knowing when: the questions we ask, and the ones you should A quality-of-life framework you can use at the kitchen table, and how we talk about the final decision.
Seasonal reminders
The Coast has a calendar, and so do we.
Tick season, snake season, the first hot weekend, Christmas boarding. A short note before each one, not a newsletter.

