Riverside Vets Canvey

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

***Rare Availability****

We have appointments available for Thursday and Friday, if you want to grab one please message the page or call us on 01268 514996

10/06/2026

Meet the team!!!

Vikki

Vikki is the newest member of our team!

She comes with 16 years of veterinary nursing experience, and is trained for both pool and treadmill. Her enthusiasm for life is catching and her love of the job is prominent! Vikki also works at house and jackson when she isnt with us!

Vikki has a little boy, a horse and a little rescue sh*tzu to keep her out of trouble when she isnt busy working.

Fun fact!

Vikki is frightened of Chickens and has a penchant for coming out with the lyrics of random songs!

10/06/2026

Is your puppy biting, pulling, ignoring you, or turning into a little whirlwind? 🐾

Our 6-week Puppy Foundations Course is designed to help you build a strong relationship with your puppy from the very beginning.

During the course we'll cover:

✔ Engagement and focus
✔ Recall foundations
✔ Lead walking skills
✔ Confidence building
✔ Calmness and settling
✔ Socialisation done right
✔ Communication and understanding your puppy

This isn't just about teaching commands – it's about giving you and your puppy the skills you need for life together.

📍 Small classes for individual support
📅 6-week course
💷 £75
Classes Start on Thursday 25th of June

Message us to book your space or for more information.

🐶 Because every great dog starts with great foundations.

08/06/2026

Did you know Lillys are poisonous to cats? 💐

They one of the most dangerous plants for cats, and even minimal exposure can be harmful. Even small amounts of pollen, leaves, petals, or water from a vase can pose a serious risk.

If you suspect your cat has come into contact with a lily, contact your vet immediately.

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05/06/2026

😴 Could Your Dog Be Sleep Deprived? 😴

This may come as a surprise...

An adult dog should typically be sleeping for around 16-18 hours every day.

A puppy should be sleeping for around 18-20 hours every day. 🐾

Read that again.

If your dog isn't getting close to those amounts, there is a good chance they are sleep deprived.

Now imagine trying to go about your day after repeatedly getting only a few hours of sleep.

You'd struggle to concentrate.

You'd become irritable.

You'd find it harder to make good decisions.

You might overreact to things that wouldn't normally bother you.

Dogs are no different.

Sometimes the dog who is reactive, over-excited, frustrated, anxious or unable to settle isn't being "naughty" at all.

Sometimes they're simply exhausted.

Sleep is when the brain processes information, emotions settle and the body recovers from the stresses of daily life.

Without enough sleep, dogs can find it much harder to cope with the world around them.

Of course, we can't tell our dogs to go to sleep!

But we can create the right conditions for sleep to happen.

🐾 Provide a safe, comfortable place to rest.
🐾 Encourage licking, chewing and gnawing activities.
🐾 Offer appropriate mental stimulation.
🐾 Ensure your dog gets suitable exercise.
🐾 Build rest periods into the day, especially after walks, training and play.
🐾 Teach boundary games so your dog learns to seek out and enjoy relaxing in their bed.

At Naughty Dog School, we often talk about behaviour being driven by emotion.

And before we can change behaviour, we need to make sure our dogs' basic needs are being met.

Sometimes the first step towards a calmer, happier dog isn't more training.

It's more sleep. ❤️

How many hours do you think your dog sleeps each day? Let us know below! 👇