Parasites are one of the most common health concerns affecting pets across the UK, and while fleas, ticks, and worms are often thought of as seasonal problems, they can affect dogs and cats throughout the entire year. Preventative healthcare plays an important role in keeping pets comfortable, healthy, and protected from avoidable illness. At Westhorne Vets, we regularly speak with owners who are unsure about how oft
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Spring & Summer Pet Grooming Tips
Date: 20 Apr 2026
Keeping Your Dogs & Cats Comfortable, Healthy, and Happy As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring and summer bring new challenges for pet owners. Warmer weather, shedding coats, parasites, and outdoor adventures all mean grooming becomes even more important for both dogs and cats. Here’s a practical guide to help you keep your pets in top condition through the warmer months. Dogs: Seasonal Gr
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Westhorne Vets Open Day – what a fantastic day! 💚🐾
Date: 15 Oct 2025
We had such an amazing time welcoming everyone to our brand-new Westhorne Veterinary Surgery! Thank you to all the lovely pets, families and friends who came along to celebrate with us. Our Open Day was full of smiles, wagging tails and lots of fun. Visitors got to: 👩⚕️ Meet our friendly veterinary team 🏥 Take a guided tour of our modern new practice 📸 Strike a pose in our fun photo booth 🎟️ Win prizes in our raffle
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Feline Leukaemia in Kittens: What Every Cat Owner Should Know
Date: 25 Sep 2025
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most serious infectious diseases affecting cats, and kittens are particularly vulnerable. As a cat owner, understanding feline leukaemia in kittens is crucial, not only for your own pet’s health but for the wellbeing of other cats they may come into contact with. Our veterinary team is committed to helping you protect your kitten from this potentially fatal virus. Here’s wh
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Understanding Kennel Cough in Dogs
Date: 25 Sep 2025
As a dog owner, keeping your pet healthy is always a top priority. One condition that often takes people by surprise is kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness in dogs. With the growing popularity of doggy daycares, boarding kennels, training classes, and playdates at the park, it’s important to understand how kennel cough spreads and what you can do to protect your pup. What is kennel cough? Canine ken
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5 Easter Tips To Keep Your Pets Safe
Date: 16 Apr 2025
With the change in weather that the Easter holidays and spring bring us in the UK, it’s easy to get excited about all the foods, flowers, and festivities. However, it’s also important to remember what sweet treats that are suitable for us, should not be given to our pets and animals as they have the potential to cause serious illness and even be fatal. Here is our advice on what foods and plants are toxic
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There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into the veterinary profession. As a local veterinary practice, we’d like to share our perspective on this important issue and highlight what sets us apart from the large corporate groups. We believe we offer strong competition to the large corporates owned by huge multinational companies or massive private
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