Pet Doctors Woking and Knaphill

11/08/2024

🚨 : Temperatures set to hit above 30 degrees across parts of England

As the UK Health Security Agency issues a yellow heat-health alert, we're urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their pets from heat-related conditions - including heatstroke, burnt paw pads, sunburn, and breathing difficulties.

Check out our top tips to keep your pets safe 👉 https://ow.ly/rAT450PHngG

Met Office BSAVA

22/07/2024

There are currently road works outside our Knaphill branch.
Should you wish to use our car park please ask one of the workers, and they will let you through.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

22/07/2024

Did you know we line our kennels with newspapers to help protect them and provide an extra layer before putting a comfortable bed in the kennel.
However we are running low, it would be very much appreciated if you could donate your used papers to the practice.

11/07/2024

Does your dog enjoy going in the long grass?
Grass seeds might look small and harmless, but in the wrong place, they can cause a lot of problems. ⚠️ If your pet has been in long grass, always check them for grass seeds afterwards. Remove any that you find, especially in between the toes, around their armpits and near their eyes 🌾
It’s important to remove grass seeds quickly because their pointy shape enables them to pierce through the skin, enter the body and travel around, causing problems such as infections and abscesses. If you find one stuck or a wound/swelling that looks like it could contain one, book an appointment with your vet.
Here is a link to the PDSA which explains the signs and symptoms of grass seeds in dogs in more detail : http://pdsa.me/fu2E

08/07/2024

Did you know you get 10% off all vet fees and products with a Healthy Pet Club membership? 🐾💜

Your pet can be signed up in your local practice, or find out more at:
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

03/07/2024

Both indoor and outdoor rabbits require vaccinations to keep them safe from infectious disease. Young rabbits are particularly vulnerable to serious illnesses, so it’s important to get them vaccinated early. 🐰🐾
Rabbits can be vaccinated from five weeks old and will need yearly booster vaccinations throughout their life to maintain immunity.
Find out more about vaccinations for rabbits here: vetcollection.co.uk/health/vaccinations-for-rabbits/

29/06/2024

We love having BBQs when the sun comes out, but do not forget they can be a hazard for your pets!

Cooked bones 🍗🍖 can get stuck in the dog’s digestive tract and potentially cause life-threatening damage to the guts.
Corn on the cob 🌽 can be swallowed whole by some dogs and can cause an intestinal obstruction.
Kebabs🍢 It is possible for a dog to swallow the kebab whole, including the skewer which can cause damage to their guts.
All of the above could require major surgery.

Dont forget Onions and garlic can be toxic ⚠️

Never leave the BBQ unattended. Even at the end, debris can still be hot. An enthusiastic jump on to the BBQ to steal some food could result in severe burns to paws.

28/06/2024

If you are planning a trip to the beach 🏖please remember to pack a beach bag for your dog too!
The bag should include:
🔴The name and number of the nearest vet practice should you need them in an emergency
🔵Lots of extra bottles of water to ensure your dog has plenty of fresh water to drink from, don't forget water in a bowl will heat up fast so it will need to be changed regularly!
🟣Blanket or towel for your pooch to lie on and extras to use when they have a dip in the sea
🟢Something which will provide shade such as an a sun tent or umbrella
🟠Tasty snacks
🟡Poop bags

27/06/2024

Remember, if it’s too hot for your hands or your bare feet, then it’s too hot for their paw pads! ⚠️

If you’re unsure whether it’s okay to let your pet go for a walk on pavements, a simple way to test the temperature is by holding your bare skin on the tarmac for five seconds ⏱️

If you find it painful, then your pet will find it painful to walk on!

To protect your pet, it’s best to avoid walks during the hottest part of the day, which is usually between 8am and 6pm. If you can't safely exercise your dog, missing a day won't hurt.

[Visual description: A close-up picture of a dog’s paw pad which looks very red and sore after being burnt from walking on a hot pavement.]

23/06/2024

Some great tips and tricks from Cats Protection on how to keep cats cool and hydrated during the warmer weather we will hopefully be having.

21/06/2024

As we move into the warmer days of summer 🌞 it’s important that we keep in mind that our dogs are susceptible to heatstroke and it can come on seemingly without warning.

Keep an eye out for the following symptoms below and if you are worried your pet has heat stroke please call as as soon as possible.

17/06/2024

We have had a Ferret handed into our Knaphill branch this morning, it was found in the Bisley area.

If you think it may be yours please call on 01483 488008, we will need proof of ownership.

27/05/2024

27/05/2024

We kindly ask that you allow a minimum of 2-3 working days for all medications and food requests to be processed.
You can place a request for repeat medications and food via email or calling you local practice.
Thank you for your understanding.
Pet Doctors Woking and Knaphill

22/05/2024

You know your pet is covered day to day with their routine parasite treatment, but what about if you take your pet abroad?

There are many different diseases and parasites that our pets can come into contact with when travelling to foreign countries.

To find out more about the health considerations when travelling abroad with your pet, visit: vetcollection.co.uk/health/travelling-with-your-pet

18/05/2024

With the hot weather approaching, we thought it would be a pawfect time to remind you of the PDSAs top tips on how you can keep your dog cool 🐕
It’s important to do all we can to keep our pooches cool, as this can help prevent heatstroke🌡️

16/05/2024

Is you cat Microchipped? if not give us a call today and we can book you in with one of our nurses who will be happy to help!

From 10 June 2024, all pet cats will legally need to be microchipped in England. 🐱🐾

Are you looking to get your cat microchipped? Give your local practice a call to book your cat in for an appointment, and don’t forget, for Healthy Pet Club members microchipping is one of the benefits included!

To find out more about microchipping your cat: vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cats

08/05/2024

Today marks National Receptionist Day, and we are celebrating our reception super
stars in practice!
A huge thank you for everything they do, day in and day out.

27/04/2024

With the new cat microchipping legislation in England coming in on 10 June 2024, if a have a new kitten, you may be wondering when you would need to get them microchipped by.
All cats need to microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks of age, this could be done during their neutering procedure so it can be placed easily and they do not feel it.

Give us a call to book your cat in for an appointment for microchipping and to find out more about microchipping your cat:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cat

16/04/2024

From 10 June 2024, all pet cats will legally need to be
microchipped in England.
Are you looking to get your cat microchipped? Give us
a call to book your cat in for an appointment - and
don’t forget, for Healthy Pet Club members
microchipping is one of the benefits included!

To find out more about microchipping your cat:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cats

08/04/2024

The safest way to dispose of your pet’s unused/out-of-date flea and worm
treatments and veterinary medicines is to return them to your veterinary surgery.
Disposal at home could be harmful for the environment.
Please look after our environment by taking care to return any medicine you
don’t use

05/04/2024

The International Society for Feline Medicine (ISFM) is the veterinary division of International Cat Care (www.icatcare.org), a charity dedicated to improving the health and welfare of cats worldwide.
We understand that there are unique difficulties in bringing a cat to a veterinary
clinic:

🐾Cats often do not travel well and feel unsafe away from their home

🐾They are highly sensitive to new sights, sounds and smells

🐾Most cats prefer quiet and solitude and are highly susceptible to stress

🐾Most cats are highly stressed by nearby dogs in a vet clinic

🐾Cats need to be handled gently and with respect in the clinic.

02/04/2024

Ticks and fleas spread disease, but you can keep your cat feeling brill with a chewable pill! Ask your vet about tick and flea prevention treatment options.

02/04/2024

Good Morning
Please be aware that we are having computer and phone issues at both Pet Doctors Woking and Knaphill, we are unsure how long this is going to last.
We may have limited appointment history or no access to your pets medical records.
If you need to book a non-urgent appointment please leave it a few days to call us, once our systems are up and running again.
We currently have no access to our emails.

For those of you who still need to keep your appointment, there may be delays so please allow extra time for your visit as our staff will need to work manually and write down everything to be input on the computer system at a later date.

We realise this will be frustrating for some of you but please be patient.

All of our staff will do everything they can to ensure we run as smoothly as possible under challenging circumstances.
Sorry for any inconvenience. We will keep you informed.
Please share this with anyone you know who is also a client of ours. Thank you

27/03/2024

Did you know that chocolate is poisonous to dogs and cats? 🍫
With Easter round the corner please keep your tasty treats out of your pets way.

For more information regarding chocolate toxicity in pets click the link below.
Find out more here

We all love nothing more than a bar of chocolate – The International Cocoa Organization estimates that the average British citizen eats over 11kg of chocolate a year! Although harmless to us (apart from to our waistline) chocolate can make dogs very poorly indeed! This is due to a toxin called The...

26/03/2024

**Owner has now been found. Thank you for sharing this post **

Our Knaphill branch has just had female a black and white short hair adult cat handed into them. Found along Sussex Road Knaphill.
She has a pink collar on and No Microchip. She requires veterinary treatment.
Please contact us if you believe she may be your cat. Thank you.
01483 488008

24/03/2024

Easter is a fun time of year filled with spending time with family and pets, and warm spring weather. ☀️
But for our pets, there are lots of hazards around which could turn a lovely day into an emergency trip to the vet very quickly!
Read on for our Easter dangers advice here 👇

Easter is a fun time of year filled with spending time with family and pets, warm spring weather, Easter egg hunts and of course chocolate! But for our pets, there are lots of hazards around which could turn a lovely day into an emergency trip to the vet very quickly! To help prevent this, we’ve [...