Paragon Veterinary Group

Caring for animals for over 80 years

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 near Carlisle and Newbiggin between Penrith and Keswick.

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.

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Latest News

Keep up with all the news and activity at Paragon!

27
Sep
How to prepare for fireworks

Fireworks can be extremely distressing for our dogs and their owners and can have longer lasting effects on welfare than just a couple of hours of fear.

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27
Sep
Lung Scanning: Detecting Hidden Pneumonia in Dairy Calves

Calf pneumonia remains a significant challenge in the dairy industry. While the immediate effects of disease are well recognised, the hidden long-term consequences can reduce growth rates, compromise future productivity and ultimately affect farm profitability.

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27
Sep
Equine Grass Sickness

Equine Grass Sickness has been a topic of conversation in the local news recently, but cases were first reported in Scotland in 1907.

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09
Sep
Buying in Breeding Stock - Reducing Disease Risk

Buying new breeding stock is an excellent opportunity to improve the genetics and productivity of your flock. However, every animal brought onto the farm also carries the potential risk of introducing disease, which can have long-term consequences for flock health and profitability.

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