How owning a pet can be good for your mental health

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, so we wanted to explore the connection between pet ownership and mental health. Thankfully, in more recent times, the conversation about mental health is more open and honest than ever. Members of the Royal family have spoken out about their own mental health issues and act…

Senior Nurse scoops Veterinary Times Award

It is not unusual for the Kentdale team to go above and beyond – but it is lovely when one of our team members gets recognised for it. That was the case at the end of last year when our Senior Nurse, Emma Dever, was the winner of the Veterinary Times’ ‘Above and Beyond’ award!…

Interesting Case of the Week – Jeff’s Story

Interesting Case of the Week – Jeff’s Story

    Jeff, a two-year-old Domestic Short Haired cat, was brought to Kentdale Referrals after being found in the yard, not being able to bear any weight on his left hind limb. A radiograph revealed a break of his thigh bone (femur), suffered most likely, as a result of a traumatic event. The operation to…

Act now if taking pets abroad after Brexit

Act now if taking pets abroad after Brexit

We’re advising pet owners they have until the end of the month to act if they intend to travel to the European Union (EU) with their furry friend from the end of March. Currently, dogs, cats and ferrets can travel anywhere in the EU as long as they have a pet passport, which sees owners…