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Autumn dog walking tips

Autumn dog walking tips

As the leaves begin to brown and the frost begins to fall, autumn offers us a lovely time of year to wrap up warm and enjoy some walks with our dogs. However, with shorter days and plunging temperatures, it’s also a time of year to make sure you are well prepared when you’re out and…

Splendid Seren enjoying new lease of life courtesy of Kentdale

Splendid Seren enjoying new lease of life courtesy of Kentdale

A female border collie referred to us here at Kentdale has been given a new lease of life thanks to our talented neurology team. At almost 10 years old, Seren presented at Kentdale due to lumbosacral and severe hip osteoarthritis. This was following a traumatic luxation as a young one-year-old puppy. As is the way…

Don’t we scrub up well!

At Kentdale, we understand the importance of sustainability and are tirelessly working towards our Investors in the Environment (iiE) Bronze level accreditation. As part of this work, we have introduced reusable scrub hats which will stop around 1,610 disposable scrub hats from going into medical waste! We specifically went with a company that was set…

Gemma is enjoying the best of both worlds with her shared residency!

Gemma Holloway, our advanced practitioner in small animal surgery, has embarked on a shared surgical residency with Kentdale and fellow Linnaeus practice, North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey. It’s certainly a long-distance experience, with the two animal hospitals some 290 miles apart, but Gemma said the benefits far outweigh the traveling involved! Read more…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PRODUCT RECALL

Fold Hill Foods has taken precautionary action to recall several dry cat food diets due to safety concerns. This is a result of a concerning spike detected by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the number of pancytopenia cases in cats throughout the UK. What should I do? If you have bought any of the…

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Gemma’s poignant trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

The tragic loss of two grandparents to dementia has inspired one of our vets to take on a grueling 26–mile trek to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.   Dr Gemma Holloway, Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, is taking part in Trek 26, a challenging cross–country hike around the lake and fells at Ullswater in the Lake District on August 7th.   Gemma said the pain and anguish of watching her grandparents…

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EXCEPTIONAL ELMO!

Meet Elmo, a nine-year-old Labradoodle who was referred to Kentdale as an emergency on New Year’s Eve 2020. Elmo was showing signs of being in a lot of pain and was unable to walk on both back legs. Following examination with Veterinary Surgeon Joe Higgins a series of Xrays where undertaken which identified that Elmo…

OUTSTANDING OLLIE!

Meet Ollie a six-year-old life-loving Cocker Spaniel. Along with his best friend Barney, Ollie loves nothing more than a good run on The Lake District’s northern fells. In September 2020 Ollie was referred to Kentdale following an overly enthusiastic dash over a wall to the beach at Tynemouth. Ollie immediately displayed signs of acute pain…

ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic

Welcome to our Silver Level Cat Friendly Clinic Through our commitment to the excellent care of cats and their owners, Kentdale has been accredited by International Care Care (iCatCare) as a Cat Friendly Clinic at the Silver Level. At Kentdale we understand that cats are not just small dogs! Cats not only have a different…

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NIMBLE NELL!

Meet Nell, a four-year-old Border Collie who is the fur-baby of Eugenie, Veterinary Physiotherapist at Kentdale Referrals. Having been brought up on a local sheep farm, Nell initially spent some time with one of our senior Vets, who fostered her when the farmer no longer wanted her. Smitten, Eugenie and her husband Gregg, adopted Nell…

Testimonials
  • There’s never a problem speaking to our lovely receptionists at Kentdale Vets to book an appointment; my little girl would not be with us now without Jan, her surgeon and the brilliant nurses that looked after her.

    Stephen – Nancy’s owner

  • If I could give a higher score, I would! This being our second referral, it has felt like coming home, and to feel that when we arrive with major trauma to our dog is wonderful. Immediately we were in smiley, reassuring, safe arms again, and our crisis rapidly disappeared. The immediate welcome from the reception staff to Kirstie, amazing Joe and even the reassuring and friendly night nursing staff all let us know our precious boy was in very safe hands. Can't speak highly enough - and this is a consistent standard.

    Ani – Floyd’s owner

  • Great communication between myself and the staff was kept updated, and they took great care of my dog! The operation went perfectly, and the scar has healed nicely, considering its place! Gave simple and easy-to-follow after-care steps!

    Kim – Bella’s owner

  • Felt my dog was safe with you, and treatment would be done with his best interests coming first. Follow-up physio with Genie and now Emma were excellent. Friendly staff.

  • I cannot say how amazing Kentdale is; your exceptional service and kindness. Thank you.

    Victoria – Lulu’s owner

  • All the staff go out of their way to be helpful. Nothing is too much trouble, and no question is considered stupid or a waste of time. They treat my dog, Riley, with respect and kindness and me the same. I can’t thank them enough for their help on what has been a rough road for Riley and us.

    Pat – Riley’s owner

  • Excellent doggy care. Nothing too much trouble, and the team all look happy in their jobs. Simon was great with us, and Henry kept us informed and gave clear explanations. Definitely would recommend it.

    Alison – Henry’s owner

  • Full confidence in the skills, equipment and expertise of the whole team. Assured by the staffing levels to respond to unplanned events during procedures and recovery. Across the team, the ability to explain and advise.

    Graham – Winston’s owner

  • The team have been so helpful in looking after Cuin and ourselves after what turned out to be a traumatic experience. We can't thank them enough and would definitely recommend their services.

    Cuin’s Owners

  • Expertise, kindness, empathy, time spent explaining incredibly difficult situations. Efficiency.

    Pet Owner

  • I really felt like me and my dog Mollie were being looked after as soon as we walked through the door. Friendly faces on reception and Jan the consultant was very thorough, friendly and I felt Mollie was in very good hands.

    C. Waterhouse, Pet Owner

  • Very nice waiting area where thought has been given to the layout for having multiple pets in at the same time. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very thorough and professional vets.

    Pet Owner

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