We're not talking about worms found in your garden flowerbeds, parasitic worms come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Don't squirm and let Brentknoll Vets get to grips with worms .... we'll get a wriggle on. What types of worm affect dogs? The most common type of worm affecting our pets is … [Read more...]
Consults, Chaos and Operations… A Vet’s life fuelled by Coffee at Brentknoll Vets
Being a Veterinary Surgeon was probably top of the list for lots of us when we were children, who wouldn't love a career working with puppies and kittens all day... right? As a vet you have to be a detective, after all your patient can't tell you where it hurts or how they are feeling. Vets … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Pets Cool This Summer!
While most of us will be enjoying this beautiful, record breaking warm weather our pets may not be feeling quite the same. Warm weather isn’t always good for our pets, heat stress can cause many serious and sometimes fatal problems in both cats and dogs. Heatstroke can affect animals within a … [Read more...]
No NHS for Pets, Understanding the cost of Pet Care
Whether you've had good or bad experiences in the past with NHS treatment, there's no denying that having a system where medical healthcare is free is something we are very lucky to have. When it comes to treating pets there is no such system, owning an animal is a luxury that comes with associated … [Read more...]
Don’t wait until it’s too late – Pet Insurance the Facts
Thankfully many clients at Brentknoll understand the importance of pet insurance, however there's always pet owners who leave it too late and feel the pinch when the unexpected happens. Pet insurance companies love to use terms that can make it seem like a minefield, their policies are filled with … [Read more...]
Life on Reception at Brentknoll Vets in Worcester
Who wouldn't want a job where they cuddle puppies and kittens all day... what could be better, right? Let's follow our Client Care Team around for the day and see what life's really like behind the scenes. The day starts like you would expect, our morning shift receptionist arrives and opens the … [Read more...]
Make the Most of Nurse Clinics at Brentknoll
Any good superhero (or Vet in this case) needs a trusted sidekick and that's just what our nurses are here at Brentknoll Veterinary Centre. Many of our clients say to us 'I didn't want to bother the vet' or say they 'felt silly' asking the Vet certain questions so that's where our Nurses come in. … [Read more...]
Brentknoll Veterinary Centre gets your Pets ready for travelling abroad
Summer holidays are great fun and something we look forward to all year, but don't leave it until last minute to get your pet's sorted if you're planning on taking them along for the ride The travel of animals from country to country is strictly managed by DEFRA and failure to comply with the rules … [Read more...]
Ging Catches the Rays and Saves his Nine Lives!!
11 Year Old Cat overcomes Hyperthyroidism with Radiotherapy Treatment ... Ging is an 11 year old, male, neutered, Domestic Short Hair that came to see our vet, Ana in December 2017 for a dental. Ging had been diagnosed with a dental disease called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (also know … [Read more...]
Why your pet needs it’s annual vaccination, the myths and facts about boosters
We're often asked about vaccinations and why the need for annual boosters, let's look at why it's important not to fall behind with your pet's annual visit. Aren't the primary vaccines enough? There is sometimes a mis-understanding amongst pet owners, that after a puppy or kitten has had it's … [Read more...]
The low down on your dog’s vaccinations
Ever wondered what all those letters in your dog's vaccination record mean? Let's take a look at and what they mean and why they need them... Most of us know our dogs require vaccinations to protect them against a range of diseases, but very few pet owners actually know what we're protecting them … [Read more...]
Brentknoll Vets – A guide to grief and saying the right thing
Knowing what to say to someone who has recently lost a pet isn't easy, words will not make the hurt go away and it won't bring back their beloved pet. With the right support, there are ways you can help someone through this difficult time. Saying goodbye to animals we love it something that … [Read more...]
I’ve found a baby bird, should I bring it to the Vets?
Spring brings with it newly hatched fledglings, who we often end up seeing here at Brentknoll Vets... but when should you intervene and when should you leave them alone? Many of us see young birds in our gardens or out on walks and we worry if it's OK and whether it should be there. In fact it's … [Read more...]
All You Need To Know About Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease – RHDV-2
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease - RHDV-2 - in Rabbits Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a highly infectious disease of rabbits, and sadly often results in the death of affected rabbits. It has been present in the UK since 1992 and we have been routinely vaccinating pet rabbits against this, … [Read more...]
A Crucial fix on Millie’s Ruptured Cruciates
Beagles are usually bouncy dogs, but when Millie the Beagle started 'hopping' the vet knew this wasn't normal Beagle behaviour. Millie is a 8 year old Beagle, who is very much a youngster at heart; she loves nothing more than running around the fields with other dogs and chasing after balls. So … [Read more...]
