Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice - Page 24

From the 6th of April 2016 it will become a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped in England.

What does this mean for dog owners?

Another year over and a new ones just begun... so the song goes and business as usual at Brentknoll Vets in Worcester

But before we completely forget 2015 and welcome 2016, we had to ring in the new year with a party to celebrate.

Another year has flown by and we're taking the time to look back and say thank you to pets that have really touched our hearts, well done to those that have been really brave and congrats to pets that have made great recoveries.

Vet Isobel McBurney rewarded Murphy Blanchard for being a sweet and gentle boy

Fleas can cause a lot of discomfort and more serious health problems if left untreated.

Flea bites may go unnoticed on some pets, cause slight irritation in others and produce extensive itching, red lesions, hair loss and even ulcers or defects in the surface of the skin in those animals with flea allergy dermatitis, which is the result of extreme sensitivity to flea saliva.

Cats, are one of the most popular pets in Europe, and were once described as asocial animals, but this is no longer regarded as true. Although very different from dogs, cats also need human interaction and most importantly, your loving attention.

Keeping your cat indoors or allowing them outdoors?

Inspiring the next generation of Vets and Vet Nurses is important to us at Brentknoll Vets... after all, they'll be the ones caring for our pets when we've retired!

Over recent months we have visited several schools and colleges as part of their inspiring futures events.

October the 7th is National Pet Obesity day with our cousins over in the U.S.A. People often associate obesity problems with the States, but we here in the UK aren't far behind, and that goes for our pets too!

Research from the Pet food manufacturers association (PFMA) shows that despite pet obesity being a potentially life-limiting condition, it seems that many pet owners are unaware of the gravity of the issue, in fact 63% of owners felt there were more important problems facing their pets. It seems awareness could be the key to tackling the growing problem, as only one in three pet owners know how to check their pet’s weight, only 9% carry out regular weight checks and worryingly almost a third of pet owners never check their pet’s weight.

It's been six years since we first launched our Pet Health Plan and things were beginning to look a little tired... So we've given it a face lift and our NEW Healthy Pet Club is NOW HERE*

After six years of speaking to clients about the previous plan, we realised that pet owners want more choice when it comes to their pet's care. Your feedback was that what suits one owner doesn't necessarily tick all the boxes for another, so we've created a tiered system that allows you to decide what level of cover your pet needs.

It used to be the 5th of November that filled pet owners with dread, but in recent years we've seen the firework season appear in October and last until the end of November. Thus causing endless nights of fear and worry for many of Worcester's Pets.

Every year during the last full week of September, the nation celebrates Deaf Dog Awareness Week. Many dogs are born deaf due to inherited defects and some lose their hearing from injury, illness or old age, this special week is dedicated to raising awareness and knowledge to improve the lives of deaf dogs.