***Owner has been found - thank you for sharing*** Are you missing a JRT from the pondtail area of Fleet? We have been contacted by a lady who is bringing him to our Cove surgery now. Please contact 01252 542121 if you are missing a dog! Please share as im sure he doesn't want to spend the night with us...:-)

Are you coming along? http://www.ashworthvetgroup.co.uk/news/news/free-general-health-care-evening-at-ashworths--cove

Midweek cuteness alert!! This is the gorgeous Winston, who is a 13 week old French Bulldog puppy. He came to our Puppy party sessions at cove last night and arrived in his dog carrier, looking very cosy indeed. Our nurse Sarah, just had to photograph this squishy puppy..:-)

***EDIT*** We have now found this kittens owner! Thank you to everyone who shared this post. Are you missing a lovely young male kitten? Estimated to be around 4 - 5 months old. If you are then please call our Cove branch for more information.

Our next FREE information evening is booked in....are you coming? Would you like to know more about parasites & general health care? Would you like to quiz us on feeding techniques & how to slow fast eaters? We can show you how to clip claws, grooming techniques, dental care and much more....with vets, nurses & receptionists on hand you wont want to miss this packed evening. To book your FREE place please call 01252 542121 or PM us through Facebook. The venue is to be confirmed but the date is Tuesday 7th November 7.30-9pm. Refreshments will be available.

Our weekend booster clinics are back! Due to popular demand, we will be running more Saturday clinics to try and help those needing weekend appointments for vaccinations only. We will be offering the following dates at our Cove branch; Sat 23rd Sept 9-10.20am Sat 30th Sept 5-6.20pm Sat 28th Oct 5-6.20pm Sat 4th Nov 9-10.20am Sat 11th Nov 9-10.20am Sat 25th Nov 5-6.20pm Sat 2nd Dec 9-10.20am Sat 9th Dec 5-6.20pm If you require a weekend booking then you can phone your branch as normal and they will check availability for you. Please be aware that these clinics did book very quickly last time so please book in advance. Cove 01252 542121 Fleet 01252 616136 Sandhurst 01276 34963

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 Ashworth on 01252 542121 if you are concerned about grass seeds.

An interesting read in the article listed below... We are seeing more and more ticks on pets & hearing about them attaching to people more every year but this year has been awful for them & by far the worst so far! There are a variety of ways to remove & prevent these horrible creatures so if you have any questions then please ask one of your Ashworth staff for more information on how you can treat and prevent ticks. Lyme's disease in pets is not yet as much of a problem as it is in people but its good to be aware of what is available. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40973709

Are you a Qualified RVN looking for a new challenge? Fantastic opportunity for a full time RVN at a busy Tier 2 training practice. We are looking for a great team player but also someone who can work on their own initiative. We are offering a 38hr week over 4 days, rotating between inpatient, surgical and consulting roles. You’ll join a fun and nurturing team who have a passion for providing high quality customer and patient care. We are a well-equipped practice with digital radiography, digital dental imaging, endoscopy, capnography and a visiting orthopaedic surgeon. We are forward thinking and regularly promote the practice through client focussed events. We offer funded CPD, No OOH with approx. 3/10 weekend rota. Salary commensurate with experience. If you are looking to forward your career within a great, supportive team then contact us via kerry@ashworthvetgroup.co.uk with a covering letter and CV. Please share this if you know any RVN's! 😀

We have now updated our website to include some information about the Blue-green algae and its affects. As im sure most will be aware, it is still present at Fleet pond so do be aware when dog walking around the area. http://www.ashworthvetgroup.co.uk/news