We regularly receive questions from our clients, either by phone or via our Facebook page, asking about issues relating to their pet. However, every now and again we get asked general questions just because people are interested in knowing the answer. We thought we would write a blog about this very popular question. So, why …
Blue Green Algae – What you need to know
Blue Green Algae In the news recently there were reports of several dogs dying in Dartford, with many other dogs found to be very ill. The common link was a particular lake they may have drank water from. At the time vets were unsure what could have caused the problem and the lake was closed …
Cannabis Poisoning – Marley and Tula
Marley and Tula are lovely chocolate brown Labs, and as with most labs they love to forage whilst out on walks. Marley is 9 years old while Tula is smaller and just over a year old. On Tuesday they were out being walked by Chloe in Stanford Le Hope and were off rummaging about as they …
Lexi and the adder bite
Lexi is an 8 year old Cavalier King Charles and on Thursday evening she was out enjoying the sunshine playing in the garden. All of a sudden she spotted something and being playful and inquisitive she went to investigate. Unfortunately what she had seen was a snake and she wasn’t aware of the dangers. The …
Dogs and Car Travel – Part 2
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 …
