Pauline Sell Veterinary Surgeon

24/12/2024

We would like to wish our patients, clients and colleagues a very Happy Christmas! Thank you for your kind wishes and generous gifts. This year even our team’s animals have not been able to avoid the dreaded Christmas poisoning (chocolate brownies and mince pies, thankfully no harm done due to quick action). If you are concerned that your pet could have been poisoned, the Animal Poisons Line can be contacted on 01202 509000 to give expert advice and may save a trip to the vets. We are closed from 4pm today, and will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. If you have an emergency during this time, please contact Kew Vets on 01279 422066, please listen to the message with another number to call.

13/12/2024

A huge thank you to David and staff at the Duke’s Head from all of our team for looking after us so well at our Christmas Do last night, lovely food and great fun!

31/10/2024

Halloween Horror! This is the scariest thing we’ve seen today! Ben removed this enormous bladder stone from a very relieved dog 🐶. Well done Ben!

25/10/2024

We are delighted to welcome our new permanent vet, Ben Orton, who has survived his third week at the practice. Ben’s amazing skills have already been put to the test with some tricky cases and he is excited to meet more of our lovely patients and clients.

18/10/2024

We are thinking of the family, colleagues and friends of Jerry Kew, a vet with over 50 years experience, a mentor to so many vets and vet nurses over the years. He sadly passed away on Sunday and his loss will be felt very deeply by so many. His unstinting dedication to the profession was legendary.Rest in peace, Jerry, your work is done. Sending sympathy and love to our Kew Vets colleagues.

30/09/2024

Autumn is a beautiful time for dog walks through fallen leaves but please beware that conkers can be poisonous to dogs and can also cause intestinal blockages, requiring surgery. Conkers contain a chemical called aesculin, along with the leaves and bark of the horse chestnut tree. Signs of conker poisoning can include vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness with abdominal pain, lethargy and tremors. Death is uncommon, but in rare cases conker poisoning can be fatal. Contact your vet straight away if your dog eats a conker. Acorns can be poisonous too and contain tannins. So enjoy getting out and about but be vigilant! 🍁🍂

25/07/2024

We are sick of the sight of grass seeds this week! Many taken out of ears and several from feet. Even if you are extremely vigilant, your dog can still succumb to these annoying and painful things. Check after each walk and remove from the hair under feet, between toes and inside ear flaps. Signs of head shaking, ear scratching or foot licking are best investigated as soon as possible.

12/07/2024

The loss of an animal can be absolutely devastating and the grief it causes can sometimes be underestimated. We still miss Hardy, who left us two and a half years ago and we were fortunate to have the support of family, friends and colleagues.

Friend to our practice, Natalie Neal is conducting a survey into owners’ experiences of pet loss as part of her dissertation in Applied Animal Behaviour. The link to the anonymous survey is below for anyone who would like to participate.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIneayGxmxojknZgnra_MIBue2zc8OQ2dUmeqnOLbNtSxe1g/viewform

Several good pet bereavement resources can be found at:

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss

https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/bereavement

10/06/2024

Today is the deadline for getting cats microchipped- it’s especially important if your cat likes to roam. However, older cats who may be suffering brain ageing are often brought in to the surgery as “strays’ to be identified but frequently they are not chipped, making identification and reuniting them with worried owners almost impossible. I have had some scary times with mine over the years: Jammy is super friendly and liable to go off with strangers, Clem is deaf and likes to climb into delivery vans and Petit Filous is now very elderly and sometimes gets disorientated. Thankfully they are all chipped and so if the worst happened and they got lost, I could be reunited with them.

28/05/2024

Thank you so much to everyone whi made the HBO Dog Show such a great success, special thanks to Guide Dogs for giving such an interesting demo of their dogs in training and to Natalie Neal for having the impossible job of judging. All winners in our eyes!

21/05/2024

Don’t forget the Fun Dog Show at HBO Flower Festival this Saturday, come and meet the Guide Dogs and join us for a fun afternoon!

15/04/2024

We are delighted to be involved with the fun DOG SHOW at Hatfield Broad Oak Flower Festival this year, on Saturday 25th May, we hope to see you there! It was a hoot last year although the Sausage Eating Competition could have done with VAR 😂😂😂

29/03/2024

With just a few months left before compulsory microchipping for cats becomes a legal requirement, here's more information on what you need to know.
If your cat isn't yet chipped, please contact us so we can help you be prepared for the new legislation which comes into place on 10th June.

Should I microchip my cat? If you’re wondering whether to book in to get your cat microchipped, take a look at our guide.

22/03/2024

The saying that "You are what you eat" is the same for pets as it is for us 😀
As a general rule, rabbits need a diet based on 85% grass or hay, 10% greens and 5% good quality nuggets. Providing the food that mimics what rabbits would eat in the wild is vital, can be inexpensive and even fun. You can even pick rabbit food in your garden!

Creating better tomorrows for all pet rabbits Rabbit care that’s second to none Caring for your rabbits is fun. It’s up to you to make sure they have enough room to exercise, display normal rabbit behaviour and eat the right diet to keep healthy. You can find all this information and more on the...

15/03/2024

Our primary focus is to help keep your pets healthy. For dog owners this means monthly lungworm prevention as this parasite can be potentially fatal and we live in a lungworm area.
More information on the video, or contact us to discuss monthly lungworm prevention as part of your dog's parasite control;

Animation showing the life cycle of the potentially fatal parasitic worm; lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) which affects dogs.Sorry but comments have been ...

08/03/2024

No pet guardian wants to think of their pet being in pain but often the signs can be easy to miss as animals often instinctively hide their discomfort and vulnerability.
More information for cat guardians on what to look out for below. If you have any concerns about your pet, please call us for guidance.

Worried about your cat's health? Take a look at our advice on spotting signs of pain in your cat. We offer advice on how to care for your cat.

01/03/2024

Planning to bring a new pet into your home is an exciting time, and we look forward to welcoming your new pet and supporting you with their welfare needs 💕
It is important to always do your breed research, and if you are planning on buying a puppy the website below has lots of advice on how to source from a responsible breeder 🥰

The Puppy Contract is a free tool designed to support the responsible breeding and buying of puppies.

23/02/2024

Staying up to date with knowledge and understanding on our pets is so important.
This not only relates to your pet's physical health but also their emotional health.
Here's some great information on why "dominance theory" in dogs is out of date and irrelevant for training as dogs are motivated and learn through positive experiences.

Find out why dominance theory is outdated, and positive training methods are effective.