Vetcompass and the RVC have undertaken disease surveillance examining the epidemiology of elbow pathology in the dog.
The results are rather interesting!
Your pets dental hygiene is just as important as your own. With out healthy teeth and gums, you pet can’t or won’t be able to chew their food and unlike humans, they can’t tell us that there is a problem. There are so many ways to promote health dental hygiene and if you work on their oral care regularly, they’ll be less likely to have issues.
We aren’t just talking about clean teeth here. Your pets oral care should include their teeth, gums and breath.
We keep giving you sneak peaks and hints to our up and coming new Wellness Centre, so we thought it was about time to start sharing some of our physio cases on our blog.
Case one, is something Kerrie was very excited about and is thrilled at how Zin Zan is responding to treatment!
With the Wellness Centre in its second and final phase of development, we are hoping to have news of an opening date very soon!
We have welcomed Rimante back to the Barn.
Some of our clients might recognise our newest member of the Veterinary team. Rimante did a short Locum period with us back in 2018. After completing her internship at Fitzpatrick Referrals,
we are thrilled to welcome her back as a permanent member of the team!
So it’s Friday 13th! Unlucky for some… Here is our December blog “Christmas Hazards.” We have been seeing a fair few cases of pets eating things they shouldn’t, so have written a piece to highlight some potential Festive hazards in the home.
As always at the Barn we will be offering 24/7 veterinary cover over the holiday period.
Here’s our top tips for keeping you dog safe during the Winter months.
Keep them Warm and Dry
It is especially important to rinse and dry off muddy dogs after walks. Ensuring that the wet mud has been removed and the fur dried off before returning them to their cosy bed, will mean your dog won’t be lying in a wet bed for the rest of the day. You can help by choosing a location for their bed away from any drafts, if you have underfloor heating this can help keep your pets’ super cosy by placing their bed in the room with it.
With Autumn nights starting to draw in, we know what is around the corner. Bonfire night is often an enjoyable evening for the family but there are some of our friends that maybe don’t enjoy it as much as the rest. Guessed it yet? Our Pets!
As the 31st rapidly approaches it appears that the UK will be leaving without a deal. Who knows what will actually happen? Leaving with a No deal Brexit will have masses of implications if you have any plans to travel with your pets and it is vital that you check what is required for your trip before you travel.
As the darker nights begin creeping in and the countryside views are filling with the glorious colours of autumn, we thought we would highlight a few tips to help keep your pet safe this Autumn.
And so it was, on a surprisingly sunny Sunday in May, that the team of Oak Barn Vets, a nine year old girl, and a collection of dogs took on the Muddy Dog Challenge in Windsor Great Park in aid of Battersea Dog and Cat’s home.
What a fantastic day we had on Easter Monday, the sun was out and dogs from far and wide did their best to strut their stuff and win a prize!
With the delay of Article 50 and the UK leaving the EU, now pushed back to the 31st October, pets that were trying to plan their summer holidays can breathe a sigh of relief!
With the Easter Holidays now upon us (hurrah!) we are here for your pets as usual, except for the Bank Holidays, when our hard working team will have a couple of days off.
With the 29th March rapidly approaching and Brexit arrangements still very much in flux, it is important to realise this may have serious implications on your plans to travel with your pets.
Our native hedgehogs need our help, a close relative of the shrew their numbers have been declining over the last few years but you can do simple things to help.
Slugs and Snails! Does your dog eat them? If the answer is yes then your dog could be at risk of lungworm.
Here at the Barn we don’t seem to learn, and like nothing better than getting wet and muddy for a good cause!
Wow! We’ve been blow away by all the talented entries recieved at the Barn this year for our annual Christmas Drawing Competition! Have a look at the gallery below for the 12 winners who will be made into a 2019 Calendar. Extra congratulations to Hektor with his great picture of Miss Beverly his cat who was our grand winner, but we hope all 12 of the winning entries have enjoyed their christmas goodies!
Claude is our amazing case of the Month – if you are squeamish about eyes this is probably not one for you but read on to see how his eyesight was saved!
Last year you may remember we had a drawing competition and we had such a fantastic number of entries so we thought we would hold it again! Many of you will have seen last years winners proudly displayed at the Barn.
As always at the Barn we will be offering 24/7 veterinary cover over the holiday period.
With discussions regarding Brexit still not reaching any agreement there are concerns regarding the pets passports and what will happen if the UK leaves the EU on the 29th March 2019 without a deal.
Here at the Barn we try to stay abreast of the latest development in Veterinary medicine and surgery but similar to the human medical profession things develop fast. We try to avoid the situation of becoming a “Jack of all trades and master of none” and so from time to time we call upon veterinary colleagues to bring their expertise and specialism to the practice.
Meet Luca who had a very sore knee. For those footballers and skiers out there you probably know all about Cruciate Ligaments but did you know dogs and cats can rupture their cruciate ligaments too?
This is not just brave Spot’s story, who ended up in a whole load of trouble after miscalculating a jump over a wall, but also Shelley the labrador and her fantastic blood cells that she donated to save Spot’s life. +++ Warning surgical photographs in main article! You have been warned! +++
Take a deep breath, how long can you hold it for? We are willing to wager, not as long as amazing Chris the tortoise who managed to survive, despite a seven hour drowning session! Read on for his amazing story …
