Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice - Page 18

We're often asked about vaccinations and why the need for annual boosters, let's look at why it's important not to fall behind with your pet's annual visit.

Aren't the primary vaccines enough?

There is sometimes a mis-understanding amongst pet owners, that after a puppy or kitten has had it's primary vaccine course it is then covered against diseases for the rest of it's life. This sadly isn't the case and it can catch some pet owners out at the expense of their pet's health and in serious cases the loss of a pet.

Ever wondered what all those letters in your dog's vaccination record mean? Let's take a look at and what they mean and why they need them...

Most of us know our dogs require vaccinations to protect them against a range of diseases, but very few pet owners actually know what we're protecting them against. We're told by the vet and breeder when we buy a new puppy, that they need to have their 'puppy injections' and then as adults a 'booster'... but what does it all mean?

Knowing what to say to someone who has recently lost a pet isn't easy, words will not make the hurt go away and it won't bring back their beloved pet. With the right support, there are ways you can help someone through this difficult time.

Saying goodbye to animals we love it something that everyone working in a Veterinary practice has to come to terms with, it's hard and it doesn't ever stop upsetting you; but over the years we've learnt that offering support can really make a difference.

Spring brings with it newly hatched fledglings, who we often end up seeing here at Brentknoll Vets... but when should you intervene and when should you leave them alone?

Many of us see young birds in our gardens or out on walks and we worry if it's OK and whether it should be there. In fact it's very common to find young birds sitting on the ground or hopping about without their parents, during the Spring and Summer months.

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease - RHDV-2 - in Rabbits

Beagles are usually bouncy dogs, but when Millie the Beagle started 'hopping' the vet knew this wasn't normal Beagle behaviour.

Millie is a 8 year old Beagle, who is very much a youngster at heart; she loves nothing more than running around the fields with other dogs and chasing after balls. So when Millie started limping and 'hopping' after her walks, her owner suspected there could be something wrong with her legs.

Some eagle-eyed clients may have noticed that our lovely Head receptionist Jenni has been looking a little different these past few months

Jenni and her husband Anthony are expecting their first child together in March 2018, the couple are expecting a baby boy, so she will be leaving us at the beginning of February to begin her maternity leave.

Brentknoll Veterinary Centre is now officially Worcester's first accredited Small Animal Hospital

Choosing a veterinary practice can be a minefield, there are now more practices in Worcester than ever and each has something different to offer. Here at Brentknoll our ethos has always been a healthy pet is a happy pet, we strive for animals to be fit and healthy in order to live a happy life at home with their families.

We say it every year, but 2017 seems to have flown by and we're nearly into 2018! What better way to see out the year than with a Christmas Party to celebrate.

Winter can be tough, the nights are long and the weather is miserable; so the last thing you need is a urgent trip to the Vets with one of your pet's... follow our easy steps to make it through Winter safely.