The end of the summer holidays in sunny Kent brings with it another change in home life for our pets in Ashford, Kent. When considering this change, we could put them in one of two camps: those looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us 24/7.
Picture the scene…you’re in your garden in the garden of England, Kent, the sun is shining, maybe you have friends and family round to visit, and the charcoals are just about ready for you to start cooking al fresco. The last thing you want is an emergency vet visit with your beloved pet.
We all enjoy getting out in the sunshine in the beautiful Kent weather; however, it is not always true for our pets! Any animal can overheat in hot weather, and we can often forget how tough it can be on our pets that live in hutches, such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
Two Kent veterinary practices have been recognised by a national accreditation scheme for the significant strides they have made to offset their carbon footprint.
The very name ‘kennel cough’ suggest that dogs are only at risk of contracting this airborne disease if you put them into boarding kennels, while you go on holiday for example. It’s for this reason that many pet owners don’t get their dog vaccinated, because they don’t see the disease as a risk. Here we look at some myths and facts about kennel cough.
Whether you are heading to the coast, off on a walking adventure or taking it easy at home this bank holiday, we just wanted to let you know that our opening hours may differ, should you need us:
Grass seeds are a common problem during the spring and summer months. While your pet explores the outdoors, grass seed can easily brush off the tops of long grass stems onto their bodies. The seeds have pointed ends and are exceptionally sharp, so they become trapped in your pet’s fur and due to their shape they can only travel in one direction. This means they can often penetrate skin or move into ears
As we head into the summer months and temperatures start rising, it’s important to remember that your pets are most vulnerable at this time to many injuries and illnesses which are brought on by hot weather, including sunburn, foot pad burns, dehydration and the most dangerous of all, heatstroke. While heat stress is more common during the summer months, it can occur at any time throughout the year.
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Cinque Ports Vets a well-established veterinary practice with 6 branches, providing veterinary services for all your pets across Kent and East Sussex.
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