Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice

Happy New Year…… Pet Resolutions…

It’s 2019! This time of year we are all setting New Year resolutions and there’s no better time to get your pet involved.

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Keep your pets safe this Halloween with some of our useful tips:

Finding injured wildlife can understandably become quite the dilemma. How do I know it’s injured? Will it be ok? Where do I take it? I don’t want to put myself at risk. We know that coming across an injured wild animal can present a few questions, so we have tried to share some simple and useful tips for if you ever come across one. Please DO NOT ever put yourself or someone else in a risky situation, always assess the risk and if it is too risky DO NOT attempt anything, there are animal professionals for this.

How to hold a guinea pig safely and securely ...

We're not talking about worms found in your garden flowerbeds, parasitic worms come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Don't squirm and let Brentknoll Vets get to grips with worms .... we'll get a wriggle on.

What types of worm affect dogs?

The most common type of worm affecting our pets is intestinal worms, which as the name suggests live in the pets gastric system.

Being a Veterinary Surgeon was probably top of the list for lots of us when we were children, who wouldn't love a career working with puppies and kittens all day... right?

While most of us will be enjoying this beautiful, record breaking warm weather our pets may not be feeling quite the same.

Whether you've had good or bad experiences in the past with NHS treatment, there's no denying that having a system where medical healthcare is free is something we are very lucky to have. When it comes to treating pets there is no such system, owning an animal is a luxury that comes with associated costs.

For staff working within the veterinary industry, it can be hard to hear accusations of money grabbing vets, over priced treatment and staff not caring about the animals. Vets and nurses dedicate years of their life training and generally everyone in the industry loves animals (that's why we chose this career path). Within all industries, you may come across someone who is an exception to the rule; there are good and bad teachers, builders, hairdressers etc so if you do find a 'bad vet,' please don't tar us all with the same brush.

Thankfully many clients at Brentknoll understand the importance of pet insurance, however there's always pet owners who leave it too late and feel the pinch when the unexpected happens.

Pet insurance companies love to use terms that can make it seem like a minefield, their policies are filled with enough jargon to put anyone off reading the small print (often how people get caught out). If your pet becomes sick or gets injured, the last thing on your mind should be money, so lets help  you choose the right policy for you and your pet.