Regular health checks at Blakehurst Vet, tailored annually or biannually for seniors, detect early health issues, ensuring pets’ wellbeing and longevity through expert, personalized care.
Year: 2025
The Truth About Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats
Dental disease in dogs and cats often goes unnoticed but impacts overall health, causing pain and organ damage. Early detection, regular vet check-ups, daily brushing, and dental treats are key to prevention.
Puppy Communication 101: Understanding Your Pup’s Silent Language
Understanding puppy body language—tail wags, play bows, eyes, ears, paws, and movement—helps build trust and a strong bond, supporting shy pups and celebrating confident ones effectively.
How Weather Affects Pet Behaviour: From Storm Anxiety to Sunbathing Cats
Weather impacts pet behaviour, causing storm anxiety in dogs and cats and prompting cats to sunbathe. Blakehurst Vet offers expert tips to manage these changes and ensure year-round pet comfort.
Do Pets Recognise Their Names? What Studies Say about Sound Recognition and Training
Pets recognize their names through sound patterns linked to positive experiences. Consistent use, rewards, and tone improve response. Blakehurst Vet offers expert training to strengthen pet-owner bonds.
Understanding Pet Surgical Procedures: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Blakehurst Vet guides pet owners through surgical procedures, from pre-op preparation and anesthesia safety to post-op care and recovery, ensuring pets receive expert, compassionate care.
Understanding the Slow Blink: Building Trust with Your Feline Friend
The slow blink is a key feline trust signal, showing affection and safety. Recognizing and responding to it, alongside consistent routines and calm environments, strengthens your bond with your cat.
Unraveling the Mystery of the Zoomies: Why Your Pets Suddenly Sprint Around
Pet zoomies—sudden bursts of energy—are natural ways dogs and cats release excitement or stress, benefiting their physical health and mental stimulation. Ensure a safe space and consult a vet if excessive.
Why Choosing a Local Vet Offers Peace of Mind and Trusted Expertise
Blakehurst Vet offers personalised, community-focused care with familiar, expert staff, ensuring trusted, compassionate service that prioritizes your pet’s health and wellbeing over impersonal corporate clinics.
Why Personalised Veterinary Care Matters: Insights from a Family-Run Clinic
Blakehurst Vet, a family-run clinic, offers personalised, compassionate care with trusted continuity, tailored treatments, and a community-focused approach, ensuring pets receive attentive, empathetic service.