The Cost of Vets Fees
In recent news The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into the £2 billion veterinary industry, focusing on transparency in pricing, consumer experience, and market dynamics. With a whopping two-thirds of UK households owning a pet, the outcome of this review has the potential to impact millions of lives—both human and furry. The […]
Poppy’s New home
When I first arrived here at Knutsford Veterinary Surgery we had a stray rabbit found in an open field nearby that was looking for a new home. Poppy was initially nicknamed ‘houdini’ in the practice due to his escaping abilities. One of our lovely clients heard about our stray and opted to offer him […]
How is pet travel to the EU going to change after 1st January 2021?
Pet Travel to the EU Following an announcement from the government, Knutsford Veterinary Surgery have now been informed by the government (Animal and Plant Health Agency) on how pet travel to the EU is going to change from 1st January 2021. The UK will now become a ‘third country’ with respect to the EU, but […]
The Benefits of Home Visit Vets
Bringing your pet into the veterinary practice for a routine check-up or when you have noticed a problem or a change in them can be a stressful and upsetting experience for both your pet and you as an owner. If you struggle to get your cat in the same room as the cat carrier or […]
Warning for pet owners over dangerous fast food leaflets
Knutsford Vets speak out about unlikely hazard If your dog chews on the junk mail and fast food menus that pour through your letterbox, they could end up biting off more than they bargained for. That’s the message from your team here at Knutsford Vets following a number of social media posts emerging featuring dogs […]
Cheshire Vets Advice: Preparing for Bonfire Night Noise
If your dog suffers from noise phobias as a result of fireworks you might want to take some steps to help them cope with the problem. Although there is no guarantee that noise phobia can be fully treated, this advice from your Cheshire vets team might come in handy. Are all dogs affected? Previous studies […]
Cheshire vets advice – Bee and wasp stings
How to keep your dog safe in the event of a sting Bee and wasp stings are a common problem for pets across the UK during the summer months. Our dogs and cats are naturally inquisitive animals and will often chase insects, inevitably leading to the odd bite and sting. These can be highly dangerous […]
Cheshire vets advice: Think of your dog during the heat wave
As temperatures across the Cheshire region reach the 30 degree mark it’s important that we take necessary measures to keep our dogs cool during the heat wave. The recent weather will leave many people feeling clammy and lethargic and our pets are no different. This advice from your Cheshire vets will keep your dog safe […]
Cheshire vets advice on serious tick borne diseases
Learn how to protect your pets from deadly diseases Due to the milder and wetter winters the number of ticks in the UK has increased, whilst tick species from Europe are managing to survive and increase in numbers here in the UK. Some of these ticks carry diseases which they are able to transmit when […]
