Veterinary News & Pet Care Advice - Page 27

When a pet goes missing it causes sleepless nights and endless worry for pet owners.

So when Brentknoll Vet client "Diesel" the black Domestic Short haired cat didn't come home after his usual morning wander, his owner Angus MacKinnon-Little knew he needed to take action to find him.

Brentknoll Vets in Worcester are targeting Dental Health in our 'Super Smilers' Nurse Clinics

Periodontal disease begins when bacteria in the mouth forms a substance called plaque which sticks to the surface of the teeth, this reacts to minerals in the saliva and hardens to form Tartar. Tartar above the gum line is obvious to most owners, but is not of itself the cause of disease.

Having your pet microchipped is so simple and it’s the responsible thing to do.

It gives you the peace of mind that, if your pet does become lost, you will have more chance of being reunited faster. You may also avoid the possibility of your pet being rehomed or kept in a shelter.

It's not just Santa who has a list to check this Christmas for pets in worcester

Here is Brentknoll's list of some of the good, the bad and the ugly to watch out for this Christmas to keep your pets happy and healthy into the new year...

It seems the dogs of Worcester just can't get enough of the water as our 3rd dog this year has successfully completed their 100 swims at Brentknoll Vets in Worcester.

When “Oscar” first visited Brentknoll he was just over a year old and been rescued by his current owner Mrs Jones. Weighing in at 32kg he was struggling with intermittent lameness on his front legs (which is no fun for a bouncy Labrador pup.) After a thorough examination and X-rays he was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia and Osteoarthritis in both Elbows at the age of 2.

Brentknoll Veterinary Centre staff from Worcester battled against other teams from within the veterinary industry for the title of Vet Challenge 2014 winners

This years event was based at the St Francis School in Pewsey in the beautiful Wiltshire Downs, taking full advantage of the miles of country roads and bridal paths that meander around the hills in the area.

A great day was had by all at Brentknoll Vet's Family Fun Day & Dog show, dogs of all shapes and sizes from Worcester strutted their stuff in our novelty and pedigree rings

"Pugsley" Gagen the Pug

It's not everyday that a Brentknoll team member reaches their 10th year at the practice, so when  Vet Isobel McBurney reached hers in September 2014 we felt it deserved celebrating.

Isobel McBurney joined Brentknoll Veterinary Centre back in 2004 when it was still based in the Bath Road premises, with the rest of the team she helped build the practice alongside Clinical Director Dave Fisher and assisted through the move to the current Whittington Road, Worcester premises.

Here at Brentknoll Vets, we are constantly searching for products that make life easier and provide better care for the pets of Worcester...