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Why won’t my vet give me antibiotics?

You may have found it very frustrating when you have rung up your vets to find that we cannot give you medication over the phone, even if your pet has previously received them. Under UK law we are only allowed...

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!...

Pet-xit - Updated Pet Travel Advice

Are you planning on taking your pooch for some summer sun in Spain? Or to the Christmas markets in Bruges? Or a festive trip to Paris? Living so close to Deal, Dover and Folkestone I see a lot of clients...

Is grain free food linked to heart disease?

What are grain free foods? In recent years there has been a trend in human nutrition towards low carbohydrate/grain free/gluten free diets and the pet food industry has tried to follow. Grain free pet diets do not contain cereals such...

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...

Ticked Off - A Guide To Pesky Parasites

I’m not sure worry is the right word here but you should certainly be aware of the risks that ticks pose to you and your pets. A recent study found that Sandwich, Deal and Dover are all within a medium...

Heat stroke is a killer!

Roughly 1 in 2 dogs with heat stroke will die. This is totally tragic and largely unavoidable so please have a look at my infographic below and contact your vet if you have any concerns. Some dogs are more likely...

How to help your pet stay in shape

Pet obesity is a widespread and increasing problem in the UK. Around 40% of cats and 60% of dogs in the UK are overweight. Just like us, our pets need a combination of exercise and a balanced diet to keep...

Easter bunnies

I recommend the chocolate ones! I love the springtime with beautiful yellow daffodils, leaping lambs and cute baby rabbits munching the fresh green grass in the fields around Deal and Sandwich. Although pets are amazing and have been shown to...

My First Q&A Video

Thanks to everyone who sent in questions on Facebook. This is the first time I've done a video response so let me know if you find it interesting. We talked about what people don't know about being a vet, cat...

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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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