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Does your dog need space?

I have recently been sent a set of posters by yellowdoguk.co.uk, they are a wonderful charity who are trying to raise awareness of dogs who need extra space in public spaces. The project aims to raise awareness of dogs who...
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In it for the money?

People in the veterinary world are some of the most compassionate, caring and loving people I have ever met. However, I have increasingly come across the perspective that veterinary staff don’t care about the animals anymore and only about making...
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Halloween Horrors

As a vet one of the most common poisonings I see at this time of year is xylitol poisoning. Xylitol is a common sweetener used in confectionary and many dogs often try to grab a few treats given any opportunity!...
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First Aid for Dogs

If you are experiencing an animal emergency then please stop here and call your vets for direct and immediate advice! This article is designed to help you prepare for an emergency. First aid is not a substitute for veterinary treatment...
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First Aid For Cats

If you are experiencing an animal emergency then please stop here and call your vets for direct and immediate advice! This article is designed to help you prepare for an emergency. First aid is not a substitute for veterinary treatment...
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Do your pets hate fireworks?

With Bonfire night only two months away, I’d like to talk about firework anxiety and phobia. To be honest, we seem to have fireworks being set off throughout the year but it does get pretty intense around November 5th. There...
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Deal and Sandwich vet Claire

Claire

Hi, I’m Claire and I am a veterinary surgeon working in East Kent. Having grown up locally I was delighted to be able to move home and settle near Sandwich. I love all animals but I mainly treat dogs, cat and rabbits. My lifelong passion for animal healthcare has led me to start this blog in the hope that I can interest your inner animal lover and share some fascinating stories along the way. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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