General Pet Advice

As the cold and flu season approaches, pet owners often wonder if their pets can catch these illnesses too. The answer is yes - pets can indeed catch colds and flu, though the viruses that affect them are typically different from those that infect humans.

At Sandhole Vets we are proud to offer comprehensive and cost-effective preventative healthcare plans to keep your pet as healthy as possible.

Finding a lump doesn't necessarily signify a severe health issue, and even if it turns out to be a type of cancer, there could be several treatment approaches available. Let's delve into how we can identify the nature of this lump and explore the potential treatment routes.

Have you been noticing an increased water intake by your dog or cat recently in Snodland, Kent? There might be instances where you find yourself refilling their water bowl more often than usual.

Many of the products we use or items found in our homes can be poisonous to our pets. Sadly, we often see cats and dogs that have become ill after coming into contact with or eating something toxic, so we’ve produced this checklist to help you keep your pet out of harm’s way.

Allergic skin disease is one of the most common symptoms seen in pets coming to Sandhole Veterinary Centre in Snodland. Dogs and cats suffer pain and misery from constant itching and scratching in response to the inflammation and secondary bacterial or fungal infections associated with the condition.

We all know it’s not healthy for our pets to be overweight and in extreme circumstances like these, it could be easy to fall into bad habits by giving your pet extra treats or naughty snacks. Advice on how to keep your pet at a healthy weight whilst in isolation.

As well as looking out for our own mental wellbeing, it’s also important to keep an eye on your pet’s behaviour and look out for signs of anxiety.  Our guide to supporting your pet’s mental health may give you some ideas about how to keep them calm and happy.

We are sorry to hear that your pet is missing - we understand what a worrying time this will be.

It can be difficult finding the right expertise for your exotic pet, but at Sandhole Veterinary Centre, we have both the qualifications and experience to offer the very best care to these special animals - from the smallest mammal up to the largest snake!