News

Increase in pet thefts

22 February 2012

According to the Dog Lost helpline 20 to 30 dogs a day were reported as missing in 2011. This is double the number reported in 2010. The current economic climate is thought to be a potential cause in the sharp increase, with pedigree dogs being resold for many hundreds of pounds.

A Second Chance…

17 February 2012

Having been found in the road on a cold January morning, little ‘Chance’ as she has now been named, was taken to work by kind hearted staff of a Netherton manufacturing company. The snow white puppy was less than three months old and had deformed front legs, which made walking almost impossible for her...

Not everything in the home is harmless...

16 February 2012

Henry, a two year old Wheaten Terrier was presented to our primary clinic because his owner had noticed a swelling in one of his testicles...

A ‘dog's tale’ from Willows Veterinary Centre

14 February 2012

Molly, a four year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier was presented to our primary clinic with a sudden onset of vomiting and severe tremors...

Tenacres pupils meet vet nurse Jenny

2 February 2012

Willows Veterinary Nurse, Jenny Jones, found herself back at school recently. Jenny talked to two first year classes from Tenacres First School about how to care for their animals, as well as explaining how important the role of a Veterinary Nurse is. Jenny gave a brief presentation...

Visit to Cranmore Infant school

19 January 2012

Laura Shaw, one of our primary care vets has been forging links in the local community recently with a visit to Cranmore Infant School.  The pre-school and infant classes are undertaking a project this term about ‘people who help us’... 

British Heart Foundation benefits from Willows’ new ‘Assistance Dog’

16 January 2012

Willows spent rather more than usual on a stuffed-toy dog recently, in fact he cost in excess of £2000!. Other than vaguely resembling an Airedale Terrier, he is also a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) mannequin, an invaluable training aid for all clinical staff. The mannequin is similar to the well known ‘Resuss Annie’, used to teach life saving First Aid in humans, but with many additional features... 

Keeping your pet safe at Christmas

19 December 2011

Christmas is traditionally a time for family, food and frivolity.  For most pet owners an emergency visit to the vets might be the last thing they would anticipate during the holiday season, but for some unfortunate pets this can be the end result of a little too much festive cheer.  Many apparently harmless foods and other items around the house can be a potential cause of poisoning or illness in our pets...

My dog is coughing – could it be Kennel Cough?

6 December 2011

Coughing is something that we quite commonly encounter in our canine patients, but it can be very worrying for owners.  If your dog is coughing, it is important that you take him or her to your vet for an examination.  There is a long list of causes of coughs, some of which are more serious than others, so careful history taking and examination by the vet are needed to decide if further investigations and possible treatment are required (looking for heart and lung problems or other non-infectious airway disease).  However, the most common cause of a dog developing a sudden onset cough, especially at this time of year is an upper airway infection known as ‘kennel cough’.

Spice relish the opportunity to look behind the scenes at Willows (and win chocolates and Champagne!)

10 November 2011

The Spice UK Social Group is an ‘adventure group’ that allows its members to meet socially while at the same time enjoying a wide range of different activities.

Spice approached Willows as they were keen to get a taste of what goes on behind the scenes of one of Europe’s leading veterinary small animal hospitals...