RVN Beth beats all-comers in agility endeavours

A member of our amazing nursing team has spoken of her joy at the success she and her dogs have achieved in agility competitions worldwide. RVN Beth Todd has been training agility dogs for the past 16 years and enjoyed more success at this year’s Crufts, where she and her dogs once again took home…

Remarkable recovery after dog’s orange-sized tumour removed

A dog with a rapidly-growing tumour on her mammary gland has made a remarkable recovery after successful surgery here at Kentdale. The 12-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, called Lola, was treated by Jan Beranek, our EBVS European specialist in small animal surgery. Lola’s owner, Anna Aikenhead, works at Kentdale as our Safety and Facilities Lead and said…

MAX RESPECT TO VETS FOR FIXING DOG’S HORROR HOLIDAY INJURY

A dream trip to the Lake District turned into a nightmare scare for a dog owner whose two-year-old pet was seriously injured while romping across the Cumbrian hills and ended up being treated here at Kentdale.   Martin Sands, from Lutterworth in Leicestershire, was left horrified when Weimaraner Max fractured his kneecap after careering down a…

Our top team bond fracture after Skye fall

A puppy called Skye was left feeling blue when she suffered a serious fracture to her leg after falling down a set of stairs. The four-month-old French Bulldog needed corrective surgery by our specialist-led team, led by soft tissue cases and small animal specialist Graham Hayes who took charge of the case. Graham explained: “Skye…

Our amazing RVN Kirsty scoops top Vet Times award

Everyone here at Kentdale is over the moon with the news that our Registered Veterinary Nurse Kirsty Powell has been named as the latest winner of the Vet Nurse Times’ Above and Beyond Awards. The VN Times Above and Beyond Awards were created to celebrate the talent and kindness that exists within the veterinary nursing profession, something…

Sustainability efforts rewarded with bronze award

We’re delighted to have received a prestigious environmental award following an eco-friendly campaign to cut emissions, waste and costs. The team here at Kentdale has recently celebrated a bronze award from Investors in the Environment after a concerted sustainability push.

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Christmas hazards

We’re reminding pet owners to be aware of the potential dangers to their animals this festive season. As you decorate your homes for the festive season, please be mindful of items that can present risks to pets such as tinsel, sharp tree needles, glass baubles, low-lying fairy lights, mistletoe, Ivy, lilies and poinsettias. Foods that…

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Help us to keep antibiotics working…

What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develops mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria with a survival advantage. The survival advantage may…

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 due to lumbosacral and severe hip osteoarthritis. This was following a traumatic luxation as a young one-year-old puppy. As is…