News & Blog
Read the latest announcements from Connaught Vets, plus our handy tips and advice for small animal and horse owners.
Public Statement Regarding the CMA Report on Veterinary Services
Connaught House Veterinary Group acknowledges the recent report issued by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding veterinary services in the UK. As a well-established and trusted provider of Small Animal and Equine healthcare, we take these findings...
Christmas Opening Hours
Please find our Christmas opening hours for all branches below. We are here, as always, for any pet emergencies you might encounter over the festive period so please do not worry! Outside of these opening hours there is always an emergency line on our usual phone...
Pet Health Plan RE-LAUNCH
We are pleased to re-launch our popular Pet Health Plan for 2022, after re-evaluating what we can give for the best value for money we have made some changes to the pricing structures and what is included. Best of all, we are including free home delivery of...
PetPlan Veterinary Awards 2022
2022 marks an amazing 23 years of the Petplan Veterinary Awards celebrating excellence within the Veterinary industry. The awards are designed to bring recognition to those in the industry that deserve it, you can nominate individuals or the practice as a whole. The...
The benefits of grooming your pet
Grooming pets has many benefits for both you as the owner and your pet. We groom ourselves daily so why shouldn’t our furry friends receive the same treatment? You should begin grooming from a young age, and throughout life, grooming should form part of a routine you...
5 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe over Halloween
The nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping, meaning Halloween is around the corner. Halloween is celebrated and enjoyed across the country by many children and adults alike. From creepy costumes to tasty treats, there’s much to enjoy. However, this...
10 tips for responsible pet purchasing
Getting a new pet is really exciting… but it involves a lot of important decisions and can be really daunting too! So, in this blog, we’re going to share our Top Ten Tips to help you find the right pet from the right place. 1. Know which pet will best suit your...
Should i spay my rabbit?
Rabbits are increasing in popularity and are now the third most common pet in the UK. Over recent years, our knowledge concerning rabbit health and welfare has increased greatly and many rabbit owners are keen to make sure their rabbits have the best quality of life...
The importance of protecting white dogs and cats from sunburn
Like humans, dogs and cats are susceptible to sunburn. The ultraviolet radiation which forms part of the sun’s rays can cause immediate and long term damage to our furry friends. This damage can be minimised, or even prevented, by a prepared owner. Do all cats and...
Do ferrets make good pets?
Ferrets can make great pets for the right owner. They are playful, affectionate and curious. In the past they have been used for hunting and pest control, and still are in some cases, but they are becoming more and more popular as pets. Ferrets can make great pets for...
Recognising Dementia in Older Pets
We often get clients joking that they think their dog or cat might be going senile. The truth is, they probably are. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) - or ‘doggy dementia’ as it’s known - is extremely common in old dogs, and cats suffer from a similar condition. In...
How important is dental care for our 4-legged friends?
Dental care is VERY important for our pets in the exact same way it is to us. When your pet becomes an adult, they will only have one set of teeth. Dogs have 42 teeth and cats have 30, these teeth replace a baby set of teeth. THESE TEETH WILL WEAR DOWN - unlike the...
Equine Flu
If you’ve been following the equine press recently, you’ll be very aware of the Equine Flu outbreak that’s hitting yards and stables across the UK at the moment. With several cases reported in Worcestershire and Cheshire, it’s right on our doorsteps too! So in this...
Out of hours – what to do in an emergency
Having a poorly pet can be worrying at the best of times, but a pet falling ill or having an accident outside of normal veterinary surgery hours is understandably even more distressing for most pet owners. It is not uncommon for owners to agonise over the decision to...
The Benefits of Nurse Clinics to You and Your Pet
It can be easy to forget when you take an animal to the vets that there is a whole team of people, beyond the veterinary surgeon, working to help you and your animal. One you should be familiar with is a veterinary nurse. However, you may not be familiar with nurse...
Equine Firework Safety – are your horses safe?
With Bonfire Season coming up (and increasingly imminent!), we need to start considering how best to help our horses weather the season. In this blog, we’re going to look at the risks of firework use around horses and ponies - some obvious, others less so - and then...
Connaught Vets 100km Cycle
Some adventurous staff at Connaught Vets have decided to pull together and cycle 100 km for charity in October 2018. Our training rides started in June and there have been a lot of blood, sweat, tears and 'refreshment' stops in getting us fit enough to cycle 62 miles...
Fleas and Ticks!
Well, our long hot summer seems to be over… which means the year is turning to the “mists and mellow fruitfulness” of Autumn. However, sadly, our year-long battle with the parasites that like to live on our pets isn’t over - in fact, one of the more dangerous periods...
How to keep your hounds and horses happy, and your cats cool this summer
Never in your pet’s lifetime has staying cool been so challenging or so important. With the UK having seen record temperatures for unusually prolonged periods, we thought it was about time we reiterate the need to keep pets cool, as well as share our top tips for...
Caring for Geriatric Horses and Ponies
We are lucky that so many horses are living to a ripe old age nowadays; however, looking after a golden-oldie is quite different to caring for a younger animal. And while we’re (hopefully!) through the worst time of the year now, a little bit of extra care and support...