Dacre House Veterinary Clinic

30/07/2026

Congratulations to our amazing Vet Gabriella, who recently completed a 2-year course to obtain a General Practitioner Certificate in Feline Practice. We are so proud of you for all of your hard work! 🥳💕

21/07/2026

This gorgeous puppy is called Noodles!

He came to visit us for a health check when he was 8 weeks old, and was already weighing a whopping 9.5kg!

Who agrees with us that he might become quite a big chap??!

17/07/2026

We have had a run recently of pesky grass seeds!!

Grass seeds like to burrow into skin, eyes, nose and ears which causes severe pain and can lead to infections.

It is a good idea to regularly check your dog after every walk, and contact us if you notice symptoms such as limping, head shaking, or continuous paw-licking.

Here's our latest grass-seed survivor Milo! Considering he is just a baby, he did so well ❤️

14/07/2026

We are enjoying the weather heating up, but our small pets might be struggling a bit.

Thankfully, the PDSA have come up with some helpful tips for keeping them cool!

10/07/2026

These two beautiful boys, Cookie and Waffle, were adopted together earlier this year and unfortunately began fighting for the ‘top bunny spot’.

Here they are when they came to us to be neutered, which will hopefully help settle their differences.

They’re both such striking colours and have the most impressive ears!🐰

29/06/2026

It is BBQ season!

If you are planning on having a barbecue as the weather improves, please keep in mind some of these top tips from PetPlan for keeping your cat or dog safe...

Can dogs eat corn on the cob? Can cats get sunburn? And how can you avoid any burned paws? Keep pets safe with our BBQ safety tips for dog and cat owners.

24/06/2026

This beautiful little yard cat is Smudge ❤️

She came into our Southborough branch earlier this year to be spayed and microchipped...and of course a whole day of constant attention!

23/06/2026

Familiarise yourself with what temperatures are safe for your dog. ☀️🐕

Every year our vets treat hundreds of heat stroke cases and, heartbreakingly, some end in tragedy. Many are unfortunately a result of owners not knowing the dangers of exercising their dogs in temperatures to hot for them to handle.

Heat-related illnesses are almost always preventable. DONT TAKE THE RISK and make sure your pet isn’t overheating in the sun.

Temperatures over 24 degrees will be uncomfortable for most of our dogs, so make sure you are walking them at the coolest times of the day or simply keep them at home and give them some mental stimulation and enrichment things to do instead.

If you think your dog may be suffering from heat stroke, contact your vet immediately! If out-of-hours, find your nearest emergency vet.

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16/06/2026

On Sunday it will be the Summer Solstice!☀️

As the temperature continues to rise, have a look at these 7 simple steps from the British Veterinary Association to help keep your pets safe this season..

11/06/2026

Do we have any Dolly Parton fans?

Well we were lucky enough to have our own 9-5 visit from this little lady – Dolly Pawton!

Here she is demonstrating her perfect ‘sit’ on the scales for us x