6 April 2020
Our governing body, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), has seen how serious a threat COVID-19 is to our communities. Their view is that the risk of travelling to the surgery and risking human contact currently outweighs that of postponing your pet’s vaccination. For this reason they have strongly recommended that all vets stop […]
29 March 2020
During these difficult times our pets are a huge source of comfort to us. Currently there is good evidence that pets cannot be infected by the new Coronavirus, but they could potentially pass disease between people by carrying it. Only in the same way that any object could have viral particles on it. As always, […]
9 March 2020
Feline diabetes is increasingly common, and we see quite a few cases at Beacon View Vets Sandwich. This increase is linked to the rate of feline obesity also increasing. It is estimated to affect 1 in 200 cats and is the second most common hormonal disease we see in cats. For each kilo that your […]
29 February 2020
Cats can be mysterious beings, often aloof and with strong opinions. It’s a common misconception that cats are easier to look after than dogs; yes, they don’t need to be taken for a walk each day, but they do need close monitoring and it’d often make life simpler if we could take them for a […]
18 February 2020
1. Socialisation Between the age of 6 to 14 weeks it is critically important that puppies are socialised. Socialisation is how puppies learn how to communicate and interact with other animals. Poorly socialised dogs can become very timid, fearful or even aggressive. Learning how to communicate and behave with other people and animals is a […]
5 February 2020
As owners, the last thing we want to see is our animals in pain. It’s easy to be tempted to give a human painkillers to a painful animal, but this can be very dangerous, even fatal. Sadly there have been many tragic reports of pets dying after well-meaning owners have tried to ease their pain. […]
4 February 2020
We all know that cats can be tricky patients and don’t like giving many clues away. Cats are true masters of hiding pain and illness. The primary indicator that your cat may be experiencing pain is changes in their behaviour. As the person who knows your cat best, you are a vital member of the […]
28 January 2020
It is not uncommon to discover a new lump or bump on, or under, your pet’s skin. The golden question is whether or not you should worry about it or not… We recommend that you book an appointment to get it checked out so that you don’t have to worry or lose sleep. If you […]
27 January 2020
Dogs can be incredibly resilient and brave beings, but undoubtedly there are many dogs that require pain relief to improve their quality of life. So, in order to help them, how can we recognise their pain and discomfort? As vets, we are trained to assess three factors when determining pain in dogs. These include body […]
17 January 2020
Did you know? Around 1 in 6 cats over the age of seven years suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure) and this can have serious consequences for their health. Cats are masters of secrecy and often will not show overt signs of hypertension until the disease has progressed quite far; for example, once they have […]
5 January 2020
We didn’t start Beacon View to be just like any other veterinary practice. We are proud to be independent and doing things the way they should be done, with pets and their owners coming first. We offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services that can be tailored to your pet’s needs. Our state of the […]
Life is hectic at times and it can be difficult to keep on top of everything. Medicine can be complicated at times but having the basics right always sets us up for the best chance of success. I’ve outlined six simple points to help keep your dog in top condition so that you can help […]