by Blackwater Team | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorised
With many new faces on Mersea, we thought it was about time we introduced ourselves… Ola Ola is our vet and practice owner. Ola qualified in Poland but has since lived in Ireland, Australia and now the UK. She has additional qualifications in business and is currently...
by Blackwater Team | Feb 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Can you imagine how it feels to have raging toothache, or be in chronic arthritic pain every day and not being able to reach for the pain killers, book an appointment with the doctor or even communicate with those you love about how you feel because you have been...
by Blackwater Team | Dec 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
As I write this, it is the 17th November – too early to mention the C word? Nevertheless, it’s always good to start getting prepared to keep our pets safe, as it’s beginning to look a LOT like Christmas… Many of our festive favourites contain ingredients that are...
by Blackwater Team | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
With winter fast approaching, a familiar dread settles over many of us who share our homes with our pets – firework season. 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of fear during fireworks. Whilst there is no quick fix, there are actions we can take to reduce this fear....
by Blackwater Team | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
What made you become a vet? It sounds like a cliché but I think most vets are driven by a passion for animal welfare. For me it was about making a difference to animal welfare but also recognising the wonderful bond we share with our pets and so it was also about...