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 […]
7 August 2020
Time flies when you’re having fun! We are now the chosen vets for over 1100 pets in the Deal and Sandwich area. This is beyond what we could have expected in under 6 months, so we had some cake to celebrate! Thank you for being part of the journey. We love what we do. If […]
3 August 2020
We are delighted to announce the return of our fabulous nurse clinics! These are now available every weekday and are hosted by our Registered Veterinary Nurses. Some of the available clinics are: Nail trimming Anal glands Puppy growth Weight and diet courses Dematting Ear cleaning Microchipping Dental checks You can book nurse consults via our […]
21 July 2020
Ticks can not only cause nasty bites that are sore and may become infected; they can also carry a number of infectious diseases that they transfer to our pets and us. These diseases can be very serious and preventing tick bites is much better than having to treat these diseases. We recommend using anti-parasite treatments […]
Dolly experienced a sudden soreness in her ear after playing in the garden this morning. On examination we could see part of a grass seed right next to her ear drum. We needed to sedate her so that we could remove it safely without damaging the ear drum. She had enjoyed a cheeky chipolata before […]