Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice

Is your pet totally fabulous? If the answer is yes then send us your photos 

Does your dog pose like a top model?

Here at Brentknoll Vets we understand that Insurance can be a mind blowing... 

So we've compiled a Guide to Insurance using commonly asked questions from our clients; all of our staff have completed Insurance advisor training provided by Petplan, who are the UK's leading pet insurance providers and regularly complete continuing professional development (CPD) on the topic.

With age your cat's needs will change and at Brentknoll Vets we're here to help!

It's only natural to hope that your cat lives as long and healthy a life as possible - that's why, at some point or another, every owner starts to wonder about their cat's ageing process. But just when is a cat considered to be old, and what kind of changes should you expect?

We all know that as our pets age they sometimes need a little extra TLC at Brentknoll Vets our nurse clinics are perfect for helping our older pets

There are many changes that occur in your pet’s body as he/she gets older; many 'normal' bodily functions begin to slow down or malfunction. Often the senses begin to deteriorate including loss of sight, hearing, taste and smell.

Flystrike is a condition that typically affects rabbits during the warm spring and summer months, this is when flies are more active and looking for somewhere to lay their eggs, unfortunately for rabbits they make an attractive choice for flies.

Bugs Bunny may have fooled us all into believing that Rabbits only eat carrots but in real life they require a much more varied diet.

Like horses, sheep and cows, rabbits are natural grazers and in the wild they spend much of the day munching on grass.  The constant nibbling on grass or hay keeps the rabbit busy and it's also great for their teeth. Wild rabbits would supplement their diet with dark green leafy weeds and small amounts of fruit and vegetables so it's a good idea to do the same with your pet Rabbits.

Here at Brentknoll Vets we've noticed that Rabbits are becoming an increasingly popular choice of pet, which is why they now have a whole week dedicated to caring for them and their needs.

At Brentknoll Vets in Worcester, we regularly see Rabbit owners who are confused about caring for their bunny as information about their care is never as well documented as it is for Cats and Dogs. So here's a guide to Rabbit care from Brenknoll....

There are many benefits to neutering for your Rabbit

It can help them live a longer, healthier life and neutering reduces the risk of cancer and urinary tract infections. Rabbits that are neutered often make better pets, especially for young children as they are often calmer and easier to handle once neutered. Caring for a neutered rabbit is usually easier as many can successfully be litter trained and have less of an urge to spray.

Protect your Rabbit today!

Rabbits are highly at risk of  contracting one of two possibly fatal infectious diseases: myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease (VHD) but don’t panic, the good news is that there are vaccinations to protect your rabbit against both diseases.

Grooming your rabbit is an important part of bunny ownership; it helps to keep their coat clean and free from tangles, and it helps your bunny get used to being handled whilst allowing you to give him/her regular checks for changes in their bodies and potential health problems.

Rabbits are generally clean animals and regularly groom themselves, but we still recommend that short haired rabbits are brushed twice weekly and long haired breed daily. We wouldn't recommend bathing your Rabbit but muddy feet and heavily soiled spots can be wiped with a damp cloth.