Dacre House Veterinary Clinic

06/09/2025

Bradley and Liz are rowing in the Tonbridge Lions club dragon boat race tomorrow as part of RTWSO. They would love your support, either as a supportive cheer while you're out by the river walking the dogs and/or a donation to a very good cause!

https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=TT5Q3S2472PAC

Thank you!

Help Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra reach their goal by donating or sharing with your friends.

05/09/2025

Dacre House is now on Instagram!

Bare with us while we find our paws but we are very excited to be here!🐾

https://www.instagram.com/dacrehousevets?igsh=MW1zZWg5ZDY0d2Jhdw==

26/08/2025

There is just over 2 weeks until we reach the deadline for PetPlan Veterinary Awards!
If you feel that any member of our team deserves recognition, please follow the link below to vote...

https://www.petplanvet.co.uk/veterinary-practice-insurance/veterinary-awards/

21/08/2025

❗️Bank Holiday Closure Notice❗️

Have a look at our revised opening hours for this Bank Holiday...

If you are likely to run out of medication during this time, please make sure to order in advance.

As usual we will be using Vets Now for our out of hours service and you will be able to contact them on 01892 457918.

15/08/2025

Muzzles tend to carry a lot of stigma, with many people assuming a dog wearing one is aggressive and should be avoided. This is a shame because there are numerous reasons a dog may wear a muzzle, for example:

* Preventing scavenging of harmful items when out and about
* Protecting wildlife from dogs with a high prey-drive
* Preventing licking of wounds or stitches post-surgery
* Training for stressful situations like the vets/groomers
* A legal requirement for banned breeds

Check out this link for some great advice on how to positively muzzle train your dog:

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/training/outdoors/muzzle-training

Here is Bandit, a beautifully mannered XL bully, enjoying a play and cuddle on one of his recent visits..♡

05/08/2025

Have you heard about Blue-Green Algae?

Blue-green Algae is a type of bacteria called Cyanobacteria and is sometimes found at this time of year in bodies of water in our local area. Some blooms of this particular Algae produce toxins that can potentially be harmful to both animal and public health.

Please have a look at some information provided below if you would like to know more...

Blue-green algae can be highly poisonous to dogs. Read our advice and keep your dog safe from toxic blue-green algae.

28/07/2025

With longer days and warmer weather providing plenty of opportunities to be outdoors, the summer heat can pose some risks to your pet's health such as Heatstroke, burns, or even Fly Strike.

The British Veterinary Association have some really useful information on how to keep your pets safe in hot weather.

Veterinary advice on keeping animals safe in warm weather

23/07/2025

Congratulations to Abi, Ellie, and Maisie who have all completed their Animal Nursing Assistant qualification, and are now sporting new Burgundy tunics!

Next step is to train to become Registered Veterinary Nurse’s; Abi has already begun the three year course, and Ellie will start in September.

Additionally, Emily recently qualified as a RVN and will be returning from maternity leave in her new green tunic!

Well done team! 🎉

18/07/2025

We are sure you will agree that there’s nothing much better than having a barbecue in the Summer!

However all those tempting treats and very hot equipment can cause some dangers to our pets.

Here is some helpful advice from PDSA for you to look at -

BBQ safety for pet owners

10/07/2025

A common issue throughout the warmer months is wasp or bee stings. Our curious pets may get stung when stepping on them, playing with them, or perhaps by snapping at them. In some cases stings are mildly irritating, but in other cases they may trigger allergic reactions.

If your pet is stung by a wasp or a bee, you may find it helpful to read some of the information below or just give us a call on 01892 546000 to speak to a member of our team.

Find out about the signs of a bee or wasp sting, what to do and when a sting is dangerous eg your dog is having an allergic reaction.

30/06/2025

Meet Finlay! Last year he was very unwell and we were really concerned about him. After a long recovery, we are pleased to report he is doing well and still greets us with a waggy tail!

Well done Fin, keep it up! ♥️

21/06/2025

Today officially marks the start of Summer!

Whilst we are enjoying soaking up the sun and perhaps having a BBQ or two, it is important to remain aware of the hazards related to this time of year. Vets Now have produced this poster showing some of their summer emergencies between 1st June - 31st August 2023..…