Scourfield Veterinary Services

14/11/2024

Following on from our earlier post about counterfeit Lintbells products, we have now been made aware that counterfeit Pro-Kolin Advanced is also being sold online.
If you have any of this product at home which has been purchased online, please double check the batch number & expiry date as below.
If you think you have a counterfeit product for your pet, we’d recommend you stop feeding it immediately, and report it to the manufacturing company.

13/11/2024

Please be aware if buying Lintbells joint supplements online - they are not always legitimate, and we’ve been made aware of multiple counterfeit goods being sold online. These are unregulated, and may pose a threat to your pets health if unknown products are being packaged to look like legitimate goods. Please be aware that the Lintbells Yumove Advance 360 range is ONLY available from vets - anything available elsewhere is a fake.

30/10/2024

Many pets are fearful this time of year when fireworks start going off, so playing some calm music to drown out the noise can be one of the most effective things to settle a worried pet. Please contact us if your pet is fearful of fireworks and you need further advice!

12/02/2024

Missing dog from SW18 area - please share!

26/01/2024

The Bully XL will be banned in England from 1st February, so owners must act now. Please follow the advice set out below in DEFRAs latest statement:

XL Bully dogs will be banned in less than one week, as the Government takes action to protect the public.
From the 1st February, anyone found in possession of one of these dangerous dogs, if it is not registered and does not adhere to strict conditions, will face a criminal record and an unlimited fine.
The decision to ban XL Bully comes after a concerning rise in tragic dog attacks and fatalities caused by XL Bully dogs.
In order to safely manage the existing population of these dogs, owners of XL Bully dogs have less than one week to register their dog, if they have not already done so. The registration system for the breed will close at noon on Wednesday 31 January and owners have until then to obtain their certificate in time.
The UK’s Chief Vet is urging any remaining unregistered XL Bully owners not to delay any further and register their dog. Alternatively, the owner can arrange an appointment with their veterinarian for their dog to be put down by 31 January.
By registering their XL Bully, owners will have to comply with restrictions to ensure pets do not pose a danger to the public. This includes having them microchipped, kept on a lead and muzzled when in public and, to make sure these dogs cannot continue breeding, they must also be neutered. For most dogs, this will be by 30 June, and for dogs under one year old, this should be by the end of 2024.
If owners are unsure whether their dog could be classed as an XL Bully, they should check their dog carefully against our guidance and photo examples of XL Bully dogs to help them decide. If someone has a dog that is clearly another established breed, the ban does not apply.
Owners can access the most up to date information on what action they need to take and when on this dedicated page, Prepare for the ban on XL Bully dogs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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17/01/2024

All pet cats in England must be microchipped by 10th June 2024.
Microchipping your cat gives them the best chance of being returned to you if they’re lost or stolen. Don’t delay, get your cat chipped today!

02/01/2024

Happy New Year to all of our wonderful clients and pets!