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Advice on grooming your cat or dog at home

22nd January 20214th March 2026

Grooming is an important part of pet welfare and wellbeing and should be carried out regularly. Spending time grooming your dog or cat can benefit your own mental health and…

Nutritional advice for cats and dogs

22nd January 20215th March 2026

When we think about weight management in pets it can be easy to focus on their exercise routine and how active they might, or might not, be. However, getting them…

How often do you brush your pet's teeth?

Tooth Brushing Guide for Small Animals

18th December 20205th March 2026

Brushing is by far the best method for keeping your pet’s teeth clean and is more successful if taken in stages. Ideally, it would help if you brushed your dog’s…

January is National Walk Your Dog Month

18th December 20204th March 2026

If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that every month is walk your dog month, as our canine friends need regular exercise all year round! But during January – with…

Pet passports no longer valid from 1 January 2021

17th December 20205th March 2026

You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport…

Senior Pets Physiotherapy

27th November 20205th March 2026

There are a variety of complementary treatments available to help our senior pets, one of these being physiotherapy. Below we take a closer look at physiotherapy as a therapy and…

Supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among clinicians, policymakers, and also the…

Focus on Osteoarthritis in dogs

20th November 20205th March 2026

With the onset of colder weather, certain conditions that affect our pets can start to worsen. One of these conditions is Osteoarthritis (or OA for short) and below we take…

Exercising your pet in the house during colder months

16th November 20205th March 2026

As the weather gets colder, you and your pet may be spending more time indoors on the sofa. The lack of exercise can have a negative impact on the physical…

Road Safety Week

16th November 20204th March 2026

From 16-22 November, it is Road Safety Week in the UK. This week aims to inspire the country to take action on road safety, promoting lifesaving and awareness around speeding.…

Reviews & Testimonials

"We have always been more than satisfied with the care shown to our dogs from arriving to leaving. From the vets to the support stage they all have high standards. Many thanks."

"Sheldon has had a very bad start to life and I’ve had all the help and support also guidance of cheaper options of treatment from chapel vets and would like to thank you for your ongoing support thanks Victoria Brindley."

"Went for an AHC. Had his rabies vaccination 3 weeks earlier as explained by the vet at his 1year vaccinations. Arrived and wasn’t kept waiting for more than 2 mins. AHC paperwork was done in the office, but consulting vet was friendly and knowledgeable. Had a quick health check too. Quick and efficient, and cost was surprisingly bearable compared to some I have heard about and friends who are paying £200 plus per pet. Very happy with service and we crossed the border for our first holiday with our puppy with total ease. Highly recommended service."

"Friendly, very help full, been coming for many years , always been very prompt with appointments. Listen, and give good advice. Reception staff also friendly get to now the dogs and very. Helpful thank you guys"

"I've been a customer for 20 years, you have always had good knowledge and expertise, reasonable prices, and an honest approach to the care of my pets. Keep doing what you do and I'll keep coming back."

"I called in a panic about my cat, the receptionist was very caring and sorted an appointment straight away, the vet we saw was so lovely and caring, really put me at ease and looked after my baby. Always have a great experience when visiting Chapel Vets."

"We were seen on time and the vet listened to me and fully understood my concerns. He was wonderful with my dog which made the visit easier than it might have been."

"Appointment on time, vets always pleasant and willing to answer any questions, most important though was our cat Taboo was very chilled and not stressed at all."

"Responsive, friendly, professional and caring - particularly in the emergency clinic which can't always be easy - thank you"

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