28 April 2020
Would you like to be able to cut your cat’s claws? Vet Claire shows us how to do this in our latest video, safely and without causing necessary stress. If you have any questions please contact us to speak to one of our vets.
24 April 2020
Our local Deal and Sandwich pet rescue centres are going through a tough time at the moment as they aren’t able to fundraise through events. We wanted to help them out and had the idea of hosting a virtual charity quiz night live on Facebook. Claire our vet was the quiz master for 10 rounds […]
12 April 2020
Need to know how to give your dog eye drops, or finding it difficult to get them in your dogs eye? Follow Claire in our latest how to video. Assisted by the adorable Teddy she shows us a few key tips to make applying eye drops to your dog as simple as possible.
9 April 2020
Have you ever wanted to know how to clean your dogs ears and remove excess dirt and wax? It’s a handy procedure to be able to do as we see a lot of dogs with ear complaints. The process is straightforward, but can be a little stinky. Claire and the adorable Finbar will show you […]
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 […]
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