Following the Government’s recent guidelines, we can confirm that our practice now offers a full range of services for our patients whilst still adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Many of the same high-quality services, provided by the same friendly, caring people, remain available – they … [Read more...] about Brentknoll Vets COVID-19 (coronavirus) 2021

With two welcomed bank holiday weekends in May, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number(s): May Bank Holiday - 3rd May  09.00am - 6.15pm   Spring Bank Holiday - 31st … [Read more...] about May and Spring Bank Holiday opening hours

Puppies and kittens often have endless amounts of energy and enthusiasm, this is a great way to view the world, and we should encourage this optimism to help create confident cats and dogs. Harnessing this energy into appropriate exercise regimes will also result in happier, healthier pets. How … [Read more...] about Exercising your puppy and kitten

Did you know that there are guidelines for minimum space requirements for housing guinea pigs? 🐹 We have pulled together some guidelines for you to ensure that your guinea pigs have the space they need to keep fit and healthy. When you've chosen your guinea pigs, it is important to consider … [Read more...] about Guinea pig space requirements

Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs? Maybe out on walks, at the park, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster. Kennel Cough, or infectious tracheobronchitis, is a very contagious respiratory disease. It’s transmitted by … [Read more...] about Protect your dog against Kennel Cough

The ear mite, Otodectes Cynotis, is a mite that lives on dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets. It is typically found in the ear canal but can also live on the skin of your pet. Ear mites are caught through direct contact with another carrier animal. The mite may be seen as a white speck, about the size … [Read more...] about Ear mites in cats and dogs

How do you feel about the relaxation of the lockdown restrictions? Relieved? Anxious? If we could ask our pets the same question, we’re fairly certain their answers would put them in one of two camps; those who are looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us … [Read more...] about Preparing your pet for life after lockdown

With Easter just around the corner, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please see below our opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend.   Good Friday: 8:00am to 19:00pm Saturday: 8:30am to 18:00pm Sunday: 9:00am to 18:15pm Easter Monday: 9:00am to 18:15pm … [Read more...] about Easter opening hours

Bacterial skin infections can have many causes, such as allergies. Regardless of the reason, skin infections require swift action by pet owners as they cause itching and pain. Some dogs are more vulnerable to develop bacterial skin infections than others. It’s important to check common areas like … [Read more...] about Bacterial skin infections in dogs

If you're planning on getting out and about in the UK this summer, whether just for the day or for a longer period, we have some tips and advice for you and your pet. With so many dog-friendly campsites, holiday cottages, hotels and caravans available, your dog will enjoy the adventure just as … [Read more...] about Keeping your dog safe whilst out and about this summer