Is your pet suffering in silence?
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...
Get a hold on Winter Worries!
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...
The Firework Funk
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....
Interview with Ola Jankowska from Blackwater Vets
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...
Shrimp’s Story
It was a hot summer’s day in Mersea when a little ginger kitten, Shrimp, now named Theo, was brought to our front door. He had been the subject of conversation on the island for a few days as people could see his eye needed veterinary attention, but no one could get...
Research and rescue
Rescuing has become increasingly popular in the UK. It is amazing to offer a dog or cat a second chance at life in a loving home. Of course, we all want your new member of the family to fit in and feel at home for a successful adoption. With that in mind, here...
To insure or not to insure? That is the question!
Obesity – prevention not cure!
By Ashleigh Pedder (Bsc Animal Science) and Lana Charge (Msc Veterinary Physiotherapy, CCBW, Canine Hydrotherapist) The most recent data states that 51% of dogs and 44% of cats in the UK are overweight or obese. Many owners do not recognise that their pet is...
Why Cats can benefit from a Cat Friendly Clinic
‘We recognise that because of their unique nature and needs, taking cats to visit a veterinary clinic can be very stressful, both for cats and owners. The Cat Friendly Clinic programme is designed to help address these issues’ https://catfriendlyclinic.org/ Q: How...
The pickles that puppies can get into: Why Labrador puppies ought to stick to playing with toilet rolls and not sprinklers!
Bonnie abandoned playing with toilet paper and needed to be rushed to us after having a fight with a garden sprinkler. The curious 8 week old black labrador pup had jumped on top of the sprinkler and became trapped within the sprinkler’s mechanism. By struggling to...