Paragon Veterinary Group is a Cumbrian-based veterinary practice with over 80 years experience in caring for animals. The name 'par-a-gon' refers to a model of excellence or perfection, and over the years we have gone from strength-to-strength to build up our reputation to the highest possible standards in our field.
Furthermore, we are passionate about doing this sustainably, being advocates for animal health and a sustainable future
We combine high standards of companion animal clinical veterinary practice with a commitment to nursing and all-round patient care. We have branches for consultation at Dalston, Newbiggin and at Oak Tree Animals' Charity near Wetheral.
We offer a PetProtect Club to provide affordable preventative veterinary care with unlimited veterinary consultations as well as partnering with an Insurance provider called PetProactice to help clients.
Our busy equine team covers the full range from companion donkeys through to racehorses and top-flight competition animals.
Working out of centres in Dalston near Carlisle and Newbiggin near Penrith, Paragon employs highly experienced and dedicated farm animal vets
We offer embryo transfer services, sexing, IVF, semen collection and a residential unit to farmers here in the UK and Ireland.
Keep up with all the news and activity at Paragon!
Enzootic abortion continues to be the leading cause of sheep abortion in Cumbria this year. It can cause massive abortion storms with 20 to 50 per cent of ewes aborting at late term gestation, with very little indication beforehand.
Read more...Uveitis is one of the most frequent causes of blindness in horses. There are many factors associated with flare-ups of uveitis. Here is a summary of how flies may play a part.
Read more...Did you know, one in eight dogs are diagnosed with dental disease every year? Also, 70 per cent of cats develop some degree of dental disease by two years of age according to the Royal Veterinary College.
Read more...There are several advantages to having a tight lambing period, our Vet Shona explores this.
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