Hythe Vet Centre

22/08/2025

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday
Please contact Vets Now Ashford in an emergency 💜

21/08/2025

Harvest mites awareness 💜

🐾 Is your dog constantly scratching or nibbling at their paws?

Harvest mites - also known as chiggers - might be to blame!
These tiny orange pests are active from August to November and are commonly picked up during walks in rural areas. You might spot them as orange dots or dust, especially between your dog’s toes or on their lower legs.

While harvest mites aren’t usually serious, they can cause intense itching and lead to secondary infections if left untreated. They can also affect cats and even humans.
If your pup seems uncomfortable, a quick visit to the vet can help with treatment and prevention, so those paws can rest easy 🐶

20/08/2025

Top tips for keeping your bunnies cool should we have another hot spell of weather 🐇💜

☀️ Keep Your Rabbits Cool This Summer! 🐰💦

Hot weather can be dangerous for rabbits, watch for signs of heatstroke:

🥵 Rapid or open-mouth breathing (a medical emergency!)
😵 Weakness or disorientation
💧 Drooling or wet nose/mouth
😴 Lying stretched out and unresponsive

Stay alert, stay cool!

Check out our top bunny-cooling tips & share your own with us - photos of cool buns welcome! 📸🐇

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/hot-weather-care/

19/08/2025

Learn about the risks that works can pose to your pets and your family 💜

Even healthy-looking animals can have worms, which can cause suffering, illness and sometimes even death. Find out how can you stop your pet from getting them.

18/08/2025

Have you ever wondered if your cat is lonely? learn more below 🐈💜

Have you ever wondered if your cat gets lonely being the only feline in the house? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Discover everything you need to know in our new behaviour blog: http://spr.ly/IsMyCatLonely 🐈

[Image description: Someone holding and stroking a black and white cat in their lap.]

17/08/2025

Let’s see your beautiful black cats! 📸💜

Today is ! 🖤

We all love the mysterious moggies, but as all black cat owners probably know, they're not the easiest pet to photograph due to their dark coats and ability to blend into the background.

To celebrate today, we're sharing some tips for finding your feline's best angle 📸

Have you got any stunning photos of your black cats? Share them in the comments 🐱

[Visual description: An infographic with tips on how to take good photos of your black cat or other pet. The tips include: Taking photos with a contrasting background, using soft, diffuse lighting instead of bright lights or a flash, bonding with pets using toys and treats for interesting angles, playing around with your camera to find the most flattering settings, waiting until your pet is relaxed for the best photos, and avoiding zooming in as it can lower the photo quality.]

16/08/2025

Bathroom antics 😆💜

15/08/2025

Top tips for keeping your pets cool in the hot weather 💜

13/08/2025

Looking good Tommy! 💜

Tommy is looking very handsome in his green CosyDogs Harness 🥰

Tommy is one of our newest arrivals.

www.kentgreyhoundrescue.com/dogs-adoption/dogs-needing-homes/

12/08/2025

Make sure you are aware of the signs of heatstroke 🥵💜

With temperatures soaring in parts of the UK this week, please remember that a 'smiling' dog is not always a happy one.

In fact, what looks like a grin (excessive panting and open-mouthed expressions) could be a sign that your dog is experiencing heatstroke and struggling to cool down 🥵

More tips for the hot weather: https://bit.ly/3GsPtLM

[Image description: An infographic listing 6 signs of heatstroke in a dog. These include heavy panting, excessive drooling, vomiting, drowsy and uncoordinated, diarrhoea and collapsing.]

11/08/2025

What would you choose? 🤔💜