Roundwood Pet Hospice

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Another wonderful five star review- we always love hearing words of appreciation from families we have helped.

11/06/2026

Grass seed season!

These may look like an innocent grass seed, but for many dogs they can be a source of great discomfort and in extreme cases, be fatal.
The design of these grass seeds means they easily attach to hair, and can quickly burrow into skin.
They frequently end up in the tissue between toes, also in ear canals, and other parts of the body. As Vets, we’ve even known them to travel as far as the spine, causing painful abscesses. They can also be inhaled and end up in the lungs.
They can be even worse in older dogs, where the anaesthetic to remove them can be more risky.
What to do to prevent grass seed issues?

1.Remove grass seeds from your garden if you see them growing- ideally before they start to dry out and shed.
2.Avoid walking your dog where grass seeds are present in large numbers.
3.Check your pet after every walk, between toes and in ears, and in any long hair.
4.Consider the use of a preventative method, such as an OutFox guard, when on walks.
5.Act quickly if you think that a grass seed may have entered the skin or ear- have pets examined by a Vet before they have the chance to cause more damage.

04/06/2026

Small Business week! We are so very grateful for everyone who continues to support us. Huge thanks to you all.

03/06/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week! Tell us about all the ways you have volunteered either abroad or in your own community- we’d love to hear your stories.

30/05/2026

What a lovely afternoon, celebrating with on their fourth birthday and new rebrand. Great to connect and chat with colleagues and pet owners alike.

27/05/2026

Let’s talk about enrichment! A vital part of encouraging our older or less mobile pets, like Charlie, to engage the their brain and take part in some low impact activity. Snuffle mats are great for this- just make sure that your pet is supervised, and that any treats or food used are counted in as part of their daily allowance. Do you use snuffle mats with your pet? Let us know in the comments.