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Christmas Indulgence?
Has your pet overindulged over Christmas?
Have a guess at what percentage of dogs are overweight in the UK... 51%!
Dogs are not alone as 44% of cats in the UK are also overweight!
Obesity in our pets is a fast-growing problem that comes with many health risks:
A reduced lifespan
Arthritis
Spinal problems - especially in small breeds
Cruciate ligament issues
Breathing ...
Household Adaptations and Exercise Modifications for Older Pets
Household Adaptations and Exercise Changes
There are many low cost, effective and simple changes we can make for our pets in the house, that can help ease symptoms and advancement of many musculoskeletal conditions. We have compiled lists for our canine, feline and small furry animal friends, some of which will overlap with each other as there are many common adaptations ...
Dog Training Classes
We are delighted to announce the return of our popular dog training classes at Rowly House Vet.
Our Head Nurse Jody, is a qualified companion animal behaviourist and has been training dogs for over 25 years. She already offers 1:1 sessions for training and behaviour assessments, but is now offering her supportive, small group training sessions at the clinic. Our clients ...
The Growth and Development of Puppies and Kittens
In the first 6 months of life puppies and kittens do an incredible amount of growing. A rough guideline as to how much growing and developing puppies do in the first 8 weeks alone, is highlighted below:
Born blind and deaf, they are completely dependent on Mum.
At 2-3 weeks they will be able to start to hear and see ...
COVID-19
Dear All,
Once again my apologies for the bulk email the details of which will soon be available on our website. As the Coronavirus situation continue to progress I thought I would outline for you how our services will change to work within the governments Tier system. I hope that this clarity will reassure you that we will be hear to ...
Fun at the Fete
We will be at the Shamley Green Fete tomorrow offering free dental checks, microchip checks and a fun mini vet role play area for children. Sonic - our African Pygmy Hedgehog will also be making special guest appearances. We look forward to seeing you there!
Firework Night
Bonfire night signals the start of the main fireworks season with Christmas and New Year celebrations following on close behind. Although great to watch, fireworks are very frightening and stressful for many of our beloved pets. The distress your pet goes through, caused by the flashes and bangs, may present itself in various ways. Things like shivering, restlessness, chewing, vomiting ...
Obese Pets
Obesity is a condition that can be defined as an excess of body fat that is enough to impair health, welfare and quality of life. Obese pets have a reduced quality of life. They are less willing to play and exercise, and many go on to develop medical conditions linked to their weight. The House Vet is committed to raising ...