The Pennard Vets Blog

Happy HOWLOWEEN
https://www.pennardvets.com29 Oct 2021
14 Jun 2022
There are many exciting parts of halloween including trick or treating, costumes and so much more. However it is also a time for our pets to eat some inappropriate things…

Kennel Cough and your dog, the facts
https://www.pennardvets.com27 May 2021
14 Jun 2022
There seems to be an increase in Kennel Cough cases at the moment so we thought we would remind you of what to look out for.

Coronavirus Update...
https://www.pennardvets.com25 Mar 2020
14 Jun 2022
After the Prime Minister’s instructions last night, we thought we would update you on all the changes we will be putting into place.

Meet our Cat Pet Slimmer Winner!
https://www.pennardvets.com09 Mar 2020
14 Jun 2022
When Timmy was rescued he weighed 14.4 kg and rather liked his food... this is his journey so far.

Coronavirus and Pets
https://www.pennardvets.com05 Mar 2020
14 Jun 2022
The spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to dominate the news headlines, and understandably some people may be concerned about the risk of transmission between humans and animals.

Vomiting outbreak in dogs
https://www.pennardvets.com12 Feb 2020
18 Feb 2020
Not only have we seen a re-emergence of Alabama Rot recently there has been reports of dogs with vomiting episodes.

Some final tips for a stress-free Christmas…
https://www.pennardvets.com23 Dec 2018
23 Dec 2018
Just a quick last-minute post with a few reminders on how to keep your pets calm over this festive period.

Animal Pain Awareness Month
https://www.pennardvets.com06 Sep 2018
06 Sep 2018
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has proclaimed September as Animal Pain Awareness Month.
Animals suffer from pain just like people do.

Blood Pressure Testing
https://www.pennardvets.com25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common problem in people, but did you know that animals, particularly cats, can also be affected?

Rabbit Awareness Week - HEAT STROKE
https://www.pennardvets.com27 Jun 2018
27 Jun 2018
One of the biggest dangers for rabbits in the summer months is heatstroke. Here are our tips for preventing heatstroke in your rabbits;

Rabbit Awareness Week - Flystrike
https://www.pennardvets.com20 Jun 2018
20 Jun 2018
One of the biggest dangers for rabbits in the summer months is flystrike. Here are our top tips on how to prevent it;

Rabbit Awareness Week - Vaccinations
https://www.pennardvets.com07 Jun 2018
12 Jun 2018
Here are our top tips about vaccinating your rabbits;

Rabbit Awareness Week - Companionship
https://www.pennardvets.com07 Jun 2018
07 Jun 2018
Rabbits are highly social animals and require both rabbit and human company.
Here are our top tips on providing appropriate company for your rabbits;

Rabbit Awareness Week - A Focus on Diet
https://www.pennardvets.com06 Jun 2018
06 Jun 2018
To coincide with Rabbit Awareness Week (2-10 June), here are some tips for feeding your rabbits.
Easter Warnings
https://www.pennardvets.com25 Mar 2018
25 Mar 2018
So spring is apparently upon us, and with the lengthening daylight hours, and increasing temperatures comes the first of the spring bank holidays to be celebrated.

It’s Acupuncture Awareness Week
https://www.pennardvets.com06 Mar 2017
09 May 2018
As its acupuncture awareness week, we thought it would be good to highlight how acupuncture helps a lot of pets.

It's Heart Month
https://www.pennardvets.com31 Jan 2017
08 Feb 2018
Every February the British Heart Foundation celebrates heart month encouraging everyone to make small contributions to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Its Chrismas!
https://www.pennardvets.com22 Dec 2016
08 Feb 2018
As with many posts this Christmas, it’s all about those goodies and decorations that are toxic to our pets. So we’ve written just a quick reminder of a things to help keep your four legged friends safe this festive season.

Saying Goodbye
https://www.pennardvets.com25 Nov 2016
08 Feb 2018
I’m sure most of you have seen the recent press coverage lately of ‘Walk with Walnut’ BBC Walk with Walnut. We’ve talked about this in the practice and thought it was a wonderful, kind gesture from a heartbroken owner to his ageing best friend.

New Rabbit Vaccination Now Available
https://www.pennardvets.com02 Aug 2016
08 Feb 2018
We have had some enquiries regarding the new variant of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) and wanted to give a brief overview for those that haven’t come across it before.

Microchipping and the Law
https://www.pennardvets.com29 Mar 2016
08 Feb 2018
There are two parts to the new legislation on microchipping in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 that take place on the 6th April 2016 that we want to ensure you are aware of
- Dog owners in England will have to have their pet microchipped from the 6th April 2016
- Owners need to maintain up to date contact details on an authorised commercial database

Arthritis, my dog and me
https://www.pennardvets.com20 Jan 2015
08 Feb 2018
Arthritis only happens in old pets… right? Not all the time, it can happen in the young too. If your pet is diagnosed with it, what are your options?
Pennard Vets Pet Slimmer of the Year 2013
https://www.pennardvets.com20 Feb 2014
08 Feb 2018
Last year was the first year of running the pet slimmer of the year competition, over the year nurses see many clients regularly for weight checks to help support them with their animals in loosing weight. With the help of hills we decided to give them something back and an incentive to really get to grips with helping their animals loose weight and so came up with Pet Slimmer of the Year. The winners were chosen and given the good news in January
Easter Warnings
https://www.pennardvets.com22 Mar 2013
08 Feb 2018
To most of us this Easter will involve enjoying a chocolate egg or two! Please remember that chocolate is also delicious to dogs, less so to cats, but potentially lethal to both.