Request a test kit. Provide and submit a sample in order to identify genetic disorders, DNA profiling or parentage verification. Other testing is available on request for cats and horses. Receive a kit and once returned, your results will arrive in approximately 3 weeks. DNA profiling can help greatly when reuniting lost or stolen dogs with their rightful owners. Many dog and cat owners are choosing to DNA profile as an affordable way of future safeguarding their pets against theft and for proof of ownership. Parentage verification is available and can assist with identifying the lineage of an animal.  Verification of this nature can clarify the correct parents of a dog or cat litters where their may be confusion regarding the sire with accidental or unplanned mating. Know More

Mobile and clinic, canine and small animal ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. Ultrasound is a non evasive method of detecting pregnancy in dogs and other small animals. Pathways Genetics qualified, experienced and fully insured scanners strive to provide a professional service in a calm and welcoming manner and environment. We perform canine pregnancy ultrasound scans and also scan cats and other animals to confirm pregnancy to enable breeders or rescue charities to accurately plan the safe whelping of their breeding stick or animals in their care. We can also assist with follow-up services such as canine and feline micro-chipping in line with current legal requirements. We use quality microchips that are registered with a competent, reliable and easy to use database, to ensure complete confidence in the efficient process to reunite lost or stolen, dogs and cats with their rightful owners.

To book an pregnancy ultrasound scan for your dog, cat or small animal, please select the Know More button and complete the contact form with your preferred appointment date and we will contact you to confirm. When completing the form, do remember to give details of the animal you wish us to ultrasound scan and the dates of the animals mating. Alternatively you can call us on 07883 382 283  and book. Please have your dog or cat’s mate dates to hand when calling. Prices for dog and cat pregnancy ultrasound begin at £25 and are dependant on the distance your scanner is required to travel. Know More

Grain Free recipes are ideal for dogs with sensitivity or intolerance to grains or gluten. Grain free is a great alternative to rice or cereal based recipes. Kibble, formulated without grains, may help to alleviate common symptoms of grain sensitivity or intolerance. Barkrite offer two ranges of grain free dog food. Barkrite grain free, which comes in 9 different proteins, are easy to transition between, giving your dog a wide range of flavour choices and so less likely to get bored. Also Barkrite Superfood 65, which is a grain free dog food designed with a fabulous high meat content and Freshtrusion™! Freshtrusion™ is a first in dry pet food manufacturing. Freshtrusion™ technology allows more fresh ingredients to be used in dry pet foods than any other extrusion system in the world, including fresh meat and now fresh vegetables, herbs and ‘botanicals’. Freshtrusion™ technology cooks the meat at a gentle 90 C temperature keeping in the freshness and protecting the proteins. Traditional category 3 meats & oils are rendered at circa 300 C which reduces the nutritional goodness and damages proteins, therefore decreasing the bio-availability to the pet. Know More