Goddard Vet Group Blog
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Our blog library offers a selection of information to help you understand particular symptoms your pet may have. The Goddard Veterinary Group was originally established in 1952 by veterinary surgeon Arthur Goddard and has since expanded to 44 branches and three flagship hospitals in and around Greater London.
Goddard Vet Group Blog
3w ago
Puds may used up one of her nine lives when she was badly injured in a road accident but has since made a miraculous recovery, thanks to the care she received at our New Addington practice in Croydon. Six-year-old Puds was rushed to our Salcot Crescent practice by her worried owner after she was found ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
1M ago
Maintaining a Healthy Cat Weight Ensuring your furry friend maintains a healthy cat weight is crucial for their overall health and happiness. Much like us humans, cats can suffer from health issues if they’re too thin or too plump. It can be a bit tricky to gauge a cat’s ideal weight due to its body ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
3M ago
The Government has confirmed that it is bringing in legislation banning American XL Bully type dogs with effect from 31st Dec 2023. It has published advice for owners entitled ‘Prepare for the ban on XL Bully dogs’. We do of course understand this may be a stressful time for many dog owners. It is important ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
4M ago
To reduce the environmental risk of the disposal of medicines in general waste we encourage you to return unused medicines to the practice for safe disposal: Flushing medicines down the sink or toilet can lead to contamination of waterways Putting them in the bin at home means they end up in landfill We can arrange ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
4M ago
Managing your dog’s anxiety when visiting the Vet A visit to the veterinary clinic can be quite stressful for some dogs and we aim to help you to reduce this fear by using a number of measures to reduce the risk of your dog becoming anxious. Once a dog becomes highly anxious or fearful, there ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
1y ago
Spring is an exciting time of the year. The weather is improving and the prospect of enjoying time outdoors with your pet is becoming more of a reality after months indoors. It is important for all pet owners to know the potential dangers springtime can bring to their pets and the best ways to avoid ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
1y ago
Rusty, a nine-year-old Labrador cross Cocker Spaniel, has been receiving treatment for a rare skin condition as part of our support of the charity London Retired Police Dogs Trust (LRPD). Rusty served for six years as a search dog with the Metropolitan Police, sniffing out drugs, firearms and money, and many of his finds helped ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
1y ago
Cats love to keep themselves neat and tidy! However, even the most well-groomed cats can have problems with the length of their claws and need help to keep them short. Nailing trimming is a vital part of your cat’s health and well-being, but it may leave you feeling overwhelmed if you don’t know where ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
1y ago
Cats are great at grooming themselves, generally keeping clean and tidy without any assistance. However, sometimes they need a helping paw with cleaning their ears. Whilst ears are self-cleaning, inflammation, infection, or polyps can create discharge and extra nasty gunk that needs to be removed. Cleaning your cat’s ears can be a little tricky compared ..read more
Goddard Vet Group Blog
1y ago
If it’s cold for you, it’s cold for your pet – that’s the key message from the British Veterinary Association (BVA)* as it urges pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure dogs, cats and other small pets are kept safe from hidden and potentially fatal hazards as snow flurries and icy conditions are forecast ..read more