Category Archives: General News

Asda!

Great news for cats and dogs up and down the country – the best and tastiest foods around are now available in over 340 Asda stores nationwide! The full Vet’s Kitchen range of natural hypoallergenic veterinary foods for dogs and … Continue reading

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Vets in Africa – the work of the LSPCA

The LSPCA (Lilongwe Society for Prevention of Cruelty for Animals) is the only charity in Malawi working to improve standards of animal welfare in this small African country where animals play such a crucial role in the everyday lives of … Continue reading

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Bedford Show

Just back from a great weekend at the Bedfordshire Show – apart from some torrential rain, it was a really enjoyable show, and the Vet’s Kitchen Health Scan trailer was kept busy all weekend with lots of owners taking advantage … Continue reading

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Holidays with your pets: Travelling

Travelling with your pet: Whether you are heading across Europe or just across the UK there are some important things to consider before setting off with your pets: Always plan your journey with your pets in mind – so make … Continue reading

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Holidays with your pets -FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Q. I really want to take my dog to France this summer but he doesn’t have a passport – is there any way I can get a passport organised in time? A. No – at the moment the … Continue reading

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A royally good time at the Bath & West show…

Last week was the Royal Bath and West Show and the second outing of the summer for the Vet’s Kitchen Health Scan Roadshow after the Surrey show. The RBWS is the biggest show in the soutwest, attracting well over 100,000 … Continue reading

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Obesity – helping your pet to loose weight

It is well worth involving your vets in any weight loss program you decide to implement, especially if your dog is severely overweight, as losing weight can be a hazardous process with some health risks to be considered. The main … Continue reading

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Obesity – is my pet overweight?

There are various methods of finding  out whether your pet is overweight or not, including the obvious route of simply weighing your pet, but the most accurate and reliable technique is what’s known as condition scoring. This process has the … Continue reading

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Obesity – why are pets overweight?

There are two main contributing factors to obesity in pets, and they are both directly related to their owners – too much food and not enough exercise. Pet owners always bring up other mitigating factors such as neutering or ‘genetics’, … Continue reading

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Obesity – the biggest pet health challenge

Official figures from animal welfare organisations suggest that between a third and half of all dogs are now either overweight or obese, and from my personal experience in the surgery, I would suggest that these may even be conservative estimates. … Continue reading

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