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, 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.

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Latest News

Keep up with all the news and activity at Paragon!

02
Feb
Winter Ailments

Through the winter months our horses are more prone to many diseases including mud fever, foot abscesses, colic and winter coughs.

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02
Feb
Twins in dairy cows

Twins in dairy cows can result in significant losses to a dairy herd. This is because they significantly increase the risk of assisted calvings, retained foetal membranes, uterine infections, metabolic disease (e.g. ketosis and Left Displaced Abomasums- LDA), culling and also extend the calving to conception period.

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02
Feb
The importance of dental health

Did you know, one in eight dogs are diagnosed with dental disease every year? Also, 70% of cats develop some degree of dental disease by two years of age according to the Royal Veterinary College.

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11
Dec
Keep your pets safe and healthy this Christmas.

Christmas is a joyful season, but it’s much safer and less stressful for you and your pets if you can avoid an emergency vet visit. With all the holiday distractions, it’s easy to overlook the hazards, especially festive foods that can make pets seriously ill, so a simple reminder list on the fridge can help keep everyone safe.

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