6 December 2020
Travelling to the vets has potential to be a stressful experience for cats, and we’d like to help you make this experience more relaxing for them and you. Any deviation from your cat’s original day plan (eat, sleep, play, repeat..) can stress them out and there are lots of ways that you can make their […]
Being the only Gold standard ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic in Sandwich and Deal we want to offer lots of advice to help make your life and your cat’s veterinary experience as smooth as possible. With so many cat carriers to choose from, how do you know if you’re buying the best option? Firstly, it’s important […]
4 December 2020
We are very excited to announce our Christmas fundraiser. As you can imagine, due to coronavirus many small animal charities have greatly suffered with very little chance for fundraising. This year we have two ways in which you can help our local animal charities. #1 is to buy one of our premium organic cotton tote […]
27 November 2020
Getting a new puppy is such a fun and exciting time but there are so many important things to consider! We have put together this information pack for the community of Sandwich, Deal and the surrounding areas, about all the things we feel are important to protect your puppy’s health and development in those early […]
13 November 2020
Now we are well into autumn and with winter looming many of us in Sandwich and Deal will be topping up our antifreeze. Sadly pets are attracted to the taste and smell of antifreeze, especially cats. Antifreeze is incredibly toxic to pets and just a few laps of this chemical can be deadly. Every year […]
22 October 2020
You may have seen a variety of fungi whilst out walking recently around Deal and Sandwich. During the autumn months most fungi produce their fruiting bodies. This part of their reproduction cycle develops spores which will then be quickly spread on the wind. Mushrooms are quite high in protein and occasionally a dog may decide […]
13 October 2020
With the days starting to get shorter and the temperatures dropping, there is a potential hazard all dog owners should be wary of which can be found through out the parks of Deal and Sandwich…. Conkers! We all love collecting conkers, however they can potentially cause a serious problem for your dog if they accidentally […]
12 October 2020
Today there was great excitement as our lovely delivery driver dropped off two new pieces of veterinary equipment. Being an independent practice we have full autonomy to reinvest into new equipment that we feel benefit our patients. The first item is a digital automatic blood pressure monitor. These are relatively new in the veterinary sector […]
9 October 2020
Claire was very kindly sponsored with the ideal dog walking coat from Longcoats Trading Co These are ideal coats for the miserable winter weather as they provide complete protection from the elements. Longcoats Trading Co say: “This month’s free coat goes to Claire Smith, a vet who has, according to one of her customers, worked […]
27 September 2020
Diarrhoea is a very common complaint in our furry friends but is a clear sign that your pet is out of balance. We know that diarrhoea can be very frustrating and can happen at the worst time; just as you’re about to go on holiday or when you’ve just refurbished your house! The gastrointestinal gut […]
14 September 2020
During a hard earned coffee break the other morning we found ourselves chatting about home baking, and in particular, sourdough bread. Whilst the whole team are huge fans of all baked goods, we do have times when we wished that pets weren’t such fans of gobbling up things in the kitchen. There are a huge […]
11 August 2020
It’s always best to keep our pets out of the sun, but this isn’t always possible, especially with the hot weather we have had in Sandwich and Deal this year. Applying sunscreen is a good option to help keep your pet protected and prevent complications from developing. Using sunscreen correctly is as important for pets […]