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Are you thinking about neutering your puppy or kitten? Best Friends Vets pet health club members get 10% off routine neutering – ask reception about the benefits of joining.

It might only just be back to school time, but it’s also the best time to start thinking about preparing our pets for the party season. One easy way to prepare your home is through pheromone plugs and sprays. The pheromones mimic reassuring hormones given off by mother cats and dogs which can help settle your pets in distressing situations. 🎆🐈🐕

Why are cats cute? Because they arrr! Sorry we couldn’t help ourselves on International Talk Like a Pirate Day (who knew?!) https://youtu.be/7Y1mXfpuoIo 🐈🐕

Did you bring a bundle of fur into your home this spring? If so, it might be time to think about neutering. The exact recommendations for timing vary breed-by-breed so speak to the team at Best Friends Vets to get some advice about your bundle of fun. 🐈🐕

Celebrating out Head Nurses Gemma's Birthday a few days early mind. Colin went down a treat.

We've got some tips and advice if you’re worried about your furry friends getting Kennel Cough 🐕

Huge thanks to Rachel at Best Friends Shenfield and Carly at Orchid Branch who were both incredibly kind and super-sensitive to this upset cat-owner over the phone today. As suggested, am sharing a few pics of our family cat "Sami" who has been missing from Gubbins Lane since 24th February - spotted by four different kind people in the Nags Head Lane cul de sac/bridleway area on various occasions from June onwards. More pics on Facebook page 'Sami Weston Come Home'. We would love to have him home safe and sound before the nights turn cold again. He is neutered and microchipped and 13 years young! X

It is currently harvest mite (berry bug) season. These tiny red mites live in grass and vegetation throughout the UK but are only active late summer time. The larvae of these mites can attach to your pet’s skin and cause irritation, whilst repeated attacks can cause allergic reactions. They look like bright red dots “paprika in appearance. Try and keep your pet away from high risk areas where larvae are known to be a problem. If they contract mites through running in grass, washing their paws and bellies may help to remove them. In severe cases if the larvae are numerous, or if the sores become infected or excessively itchy your pet may need veterinary treatment – call the vets on 01277 221193 to ask for recommendations. 🐈🐕

Around this time of year grass seeds injuries are very common. Small foxtail seeds can get stuck to our pets’ fur and penetrate the skin. We suggest regularly checking over your dogs and cats for grass seeds, particularly around the feet and ears where they commonly become lodged. Common symptoms of a grass seed injury can be shaking head and ears, excessively licking toes, swollen paws, and red lumps on the skin. Call the team at Best Friends on 01277 221193 if you are concerned about grass seeds. 🐈🐕

Now available at the Shenfield Branch........ Natures Menu. We stock a wide range of frozen, tinned, pouches, treats and dry food. Little Alice is patiently waiting for Lesley our RVN to feed her the puppy range we stock.

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