Amwell Veterinary Practice

06/04/2023

20/02/2023

The government has proposed a new offence of pet theft - but are planning to exclude cats from this new rule.

22/10/2022

Crime-fighting dog awarded Blue Cross Medal.
Gentle giant Storm has gone to extraordinary lengths to protect his family...

Crime-fighting dog awarded Blue Cross Medal Gentle giant Storm has gone to extraordinary lengths to protect his family... A heroic hound, who counts chasing off burglars among his incredible efforts to keep his owners safe, has won this year's Blue Cross Medal. Despite a suspected drugging by the th...

18/07/2022

Cats struggle in the heat – with limited capacity to cool off by sweating, they can overheat quite easily.
Keeping your cat cool....
Ensure that fresh water is always available
Provide a cool, well-ventilated space for your cat
If they are outside, make sure shade is available from morning to evening
If they are indoors, use the air conditioning, open windows or use a fan to cool off rooms
Placing a bottle of frozen water in front of a fan may help
Make sure your cat’s coat has no tangles or mats (matted hair traps heat), and consider clipping a long-haired cat. You could try clipping the tummy region only.
Stroke your cat with a damp towel
Wrap an ice pack in a towel and put it in their favourite sleeping spot
Check sheds, greenhouses and cars before closing the door; a cat trapped inside could end up with heatstroke
Never leave your cat in a car, even with the windows open – temperatures inside cars can rise very rapidly, with fatal results.

https://www.thehealthypetclub.co.uk/keeping-cats-cool-in-hot-weather/

Keeping cats cool in hot weather Hot summer weather may be welcome, but some cats struggle in the heat – with limited capacity to cool off by sweating, they can overheat quite easily. Because hyperthermia and heatstroke are emergencies, you should find out now where your local Healthy Pet Club pra...

16/07/2022

Dogs die in hot cars. It’s a warning we’re all familiar with, and yet one that bears reiterating every time the mercury rises.

Warm, sunny weather is welcomed by most of us, but it isn’t always good news for pets. Heat stress is a serious issue. A 2020 study by researchers at Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College found that the main reason for canine heatstroke is dogs overexerting in the sun.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/pets/keep-dog-pets-cool-hot-weather-heatwave-walk-outside-2022/

With Britain already basking in hot temperatures this month, it's not just humans feeling the heat – your pets are at risk too

15/07/2022

28/05/2022

09/05/2022

With warm weather forecast over the weekend and into next week, here's our advice for keeping your dog safe and cool in the heat ☀️

🕖 Go for walks when it's cooler - early morning or late evening
💦Ensure your dog has plenty of water and shade all day
🐾Check the pavement isn't too hot for your dogs paws

More tips 👉 https://bit.ly/2WMTm4F

22/04/2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-61187052

The one-eyed cat gets a helicopter ride back to Aberdeen after being found in a shipping container.

21/04/2022

12/04/2022