Recently we were out and about doing our rounds and running errands and we noticed many cars go past that had dogs in them that were not restrained. Some drivers allowed their dogs to hang their head out the window. We recommend all animals, when travelling in cars, should be restrained and here is why. …
Babesiosis – Basildon – Wickford – Stanford Le Hope
Babesiosis There has been some media coverage of this over the last day or so following cases in the Harlow area. Babesiosis is a tick borne protozoal parasite disease that we have only seen before in dogs that have travelled abroad. Recently, there have been cases in Essex (Harlow) in dogs that have not been abroad …
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Maltese Dogs
Maltese dogs are so adorable. If you have ever had one you will know this already. They are playful, affectionate and love a cuddle. Also they have an expressive face that can always put a smile yours The Maltese Dog has been around for centuries. A record of the breed was found on a Greek …
What is FIV? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a lentivirus (lentivirus means slow virus. Lente is Latin for slow) that affects cats all over the world. Approximately 2.5% to 4.4% of the cats in the world have contracted the virus. What is FIV? FIV is very similar to the human version of HIV. The virus destroys the …
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Compulsory Microchipping – Dogs
From the 6th April 2016 all dogs must be microchipped. The government are hoping it will help cut the growing number of strays. Recently we have been asked a few questions about microchipping, and the new regulations so we thought we would put them in a blog as we are sure they are many of …
Beagles – What you need to know
Over the weekend I went for a walk with a friend and their Beagle. While we were out we met another person who had a Beagle pup. She came up to us and asked “Does it get any better?” It seems her Beagle was running her ragged. She still had a smile on her face …
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Brachycephalic breeds (breeds with a shortened muzzle such as the pug, bulldog and French bulldog) have a compromised respiratory system; due to the shape of the skull and the excess soft tissue within the airway, called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Many owners may be unaware that their dog is suffering from BOAS because the …
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Pet Blood Donors Urgently Needed
Can You Help Save a Pets Life? – Pet Blood Donors Urgently Needed Every day, dogs like yours need blood transfusions and for many procedures a transfusion is a clinical necessity. Without blood donors veterinary surgeons could not undertake important and often life saving operations. An ideal donor has a very calm temperament, is fully vaccinated, …
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease (borreliosis) can occur in dogs, cats and humans. It is very rare that it is found in cats so we will concentrate on the canine variety. It is spread by ticks and is caused by Borrellia burgdorferi , a type of bacteria called spirochete. It is one of the most common tick transmitted …
Conkers, Acorns and Your Dog
Autumn……for some it’s a great time of year. Harvest festivals, the changing colours of the trees and kicking through piles of leaves while walking through the park. For others Autumn means the summer is over, the nights are getting longer, the days are getting shorter and it’s cold and wet. Autumn also means there will …
