International Cat Day – 8th August 2021
International Cat Day on August 8th, provides us with 24 hours of recognition and appreciation for one of humanities oldest and most beloved pets. It is a day to raise [...]
Feline Pancytopenia Update
The RVC is regularly updating the information on the outbreak of pancytopenia in cats. There have been more than 520 cases reported with a fatality rate of more than 60%. [...]
National Marine Week- 24th July- 8th August
National Marine Week is the Wildlife Trusts’ nationwide celebration of all things marine. Despite the name, it lasts 15 fun-filled days to allow for the variation in tide times around [...]
Winnie
Winnie’s owner recently called us after she was worried he’d been exposed to a bouquet of stocks. We were able to reassure her that stocks are low toxicity and we [...]
Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
Today is Guinea Pig Appreciation Day If you own a guinea pig it is important to keep them away from certain dangers. When we get calls about guinea pigs it [...]
Please be aware of a Food Standards Agency alert: Natural Instinct Ltd is recalling several dog food products containing duck because salmonella has been found in the products.
Please be aware of a Food Standards Agency alert: Natural Instinct Ltd is recalling several dog food products containing duck because salmonella has been found in the products. In humans, [...]
Vet Times Pancytopenia Article
https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/pancytopenia-outbreak-kills-175-cats/?fbclid=IwAR3QAemF_tkKYc6YoAwBgxqOb-7y-G-kH4MjknOTVriuhzCbKkBdIs2oHOw
Cleaning Products
With cleaning products becoming more prevalent in COVID-times, we have seen a rise in incidents reported to us involving pets being exposed to these products. In a few cases, pets [...]
Blue-Green Algae
Following a number of reports of confirmed and suspected appearances of blue-green algae on lakes and ponds around the UK, we would like to remind all dog owners to be [...]
Cooling Mats for Pets
With the recent spike in temperatures, we have seen an increase in number of calls regarding cooling mats for pets. These cool mats are becoming a popular choice amongst pet [...]
Seawater
If you are heading to the beach this weekend, remember to take clean drinking water for your dogs to drink. Seawater contains salt (sodium chloride) and excessive ingestion of salt [...]
Food recall
Please be aware of a Food Standards Agency Alert put out last night: There is concern for the safety of certain batches of 3 brands of cat food (Applaws, AVA, [...]
Pets can be stung by bees and wasps
With the warm weather there are lots of insects about, including wasps and bees. Pets can be stung by bees and wasps - Stings from bees or wasps can cause [...]
Metaldehyde
n the UK, slugs are active most of the year, but their activity is particularly prominent in the upcoming months- meaning cases of molluscicide poisoning are likely to increase. Metaldehyde [...]
XYLITOL POISONING IN DOGS
What is xylitol? Xylitol is a sugar substitute and is found in numerous products. It is popular in people with diabetes or on low-carbohydrate diets. It has antibacterial properties and [...]