Kensington Vet Care Blog

Getting a dog can be one of the best decisions you ever make – they’re called man’s best friend for a reason. Dogs can be a huge source of joy, company and comfort in your life. That’s why, with the uncertainty of the past year, it’s no wonder that The Kennel Club reported a 53% increase on their ‘Find a Puppy’ tool in March.

Following Brexit, people from the UK are no longer able to use their pet passport to travel with their pet to Europe. If you are planning a trip with your dog, cat or ferret to any EU country or Northern Ireland and you are a UK resident, you will now need to apply for an Animal Health Certificate.

There is currently a lot of debate and uncertainty surrounding what will happen to pet travel after Brexit. Like many other matters what will happen after the current transition period ends on 31 December 2020 is unknown. Despite this, here at Kensington Veterinary Care, we are committed to keeping you and your pet as up to date as possible with the latest news surrounding pet travel and Brexit.

We all love the summer months, including your dog. With any luck, it means longer days spent outdoors with friends and family, enjoying the good weather. However, it’s important to keep an eye on your dog in hot weather to keep them safe from heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke. Learn the best tips for keeping dogs cool.

Brushing your dog’s or cat’s teeth isn’t just about fresh breath. It’s an essential part of good oral care, and good oral care is important to your pet’s overall health.

These days, when you take your furry friend to the vet, you usually have the option to visit one of two types of practices that exist: either an independent vet or a corporate vet practice, which usually has many surgeries in a specific area. While both types of practices aim to provide and high standard of treatment and service to you and your pet, there are certain advantages that come with choosing an independent vet over a corporate one. Keep on reading to find out why you should consider choosing an independent vet for your next appointment.