Alabama Rot: What you need to know about the deadly disease
We answer the most common questions surrounding the disease Alabama Rot is a potentially fatal condition that has no known cure. In recent years there have been a growing number of cases in the UK, including a case in the local Knutsford area. The disease is concerning for vets and pet owners alike and although […]
Cheshire Vets Advice: Is your dog prepared for the cold snap?
Winter advice from Knutsford Vets in Cheshire Britain has enjoyed unseasonably mild-temperatures throughout much of the winter to date. However, as the thermometers drop below zero for the first time across much of the United Kingdom, you might need to take extra care to ensure your pets’ aren’t affected. Knutsford Vets in Cheshire have some […]
It’s not fleas….so why is my dog still itching?!!
If your dog has an allergy it will often present itself in the form of scratching or licking which can lead to inflamed and reddened skin, or in more severe cases, open wounds and loss of fur. Ear infections are common in dogs with allergies and in some cases may be the only sign. Typically […]
Considerations of dog neutering
Knutsford Vets offer a range of neutering services Dog neutering (castration) has a range of benefits and is recommended for many pet owners that don’t have breeding ambitions for their male pups and young dogs. Positives of neutering include avoiding unwanted breeding and tempering their behaviour. Behavioural benefits When neutering a dog it is important […]
Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted via ticks and therefore cannot be passed directly from pet to human. Places such as Tatton Park are at greater risk Ticks are found in a wide range of environments, including gardens. Their numbers tend to be greater in areas such as […]
Help, my dog’s not quite right…. Heart Disease
We frequently know when our furry friends are not quite themselves; the difficulty is not being able to ask why – are they painful, do they feel sick, do they have a fever? Often, much like ourselves, dogs and cats may pick up viruses or eat something that disagrees with them, which results in a […]
Dog Vaccinations
Learn more about dog vaccinations from Knutsford Veterinary Surgery Vaccinations for dogs, much like for humans, can prevent pain, distress and fatalities caused by disease. In many areas of the country, as a result of responsible ownership, we rarely see cases of parvovirus, distemper, infectious canine hepatitis and leptospirosis but they are still rife in […]
Worms in Dogs and Cats
Worms in Dogs and Cats Pets can pick up worms from a variety of sources including other infected animals, by eating worm eggs or larvae present in infected faeces or grass and even from eating raw meat, infected prey animals or infected parasites. I know Daisy, my Labrador is guilty of at least three of […]
Seasonal Canine Illness
If you go down to the woods today…. Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) as it is now known, was first reported to the Animal Health Trust (AHT) in 2010 from the Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, when a large number of dogs in autumn 2009/2010 became unwell after walks in the woodland. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy […]
