Keeping Your Dogs & Cats Comfortable, Healthy, and Happy As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring and summer bring new challenges for pet owners. Warmer weather, shedding coats, parasites, and outdoor adventures all mean grooming becomes even more important for both dogs and cats. Here’s a practical guide to help you keep your pets in top condition through the warmer months. Dogs: Seasonal Gr

Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most serious infectious diseases affecting cats, and kittens are particularly vulnerable. As a cat owner, understanding feline leukaemia in kittens is crucial, not only for your own pet’s health but for the wellbeing of other cats they may come into contact with. Our veterinary team is committed to helping you protect your kitten from this potentially fatal virus. Here’s wh

Understanding Kennel Cough in Dogs As a dog owner, keeping your pet healthy is always a top priority. One condition that often takes people by surprise is kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness in dogs. With the growing popularity of doggy daycares, boarding kennels, training classes, and playdates at the park, it’s important to understand how kennel cough spreads and what you can do to protect your pu

Summer is the perfect time for gathering with friends and family, enjoying good food, and making memories at barbecues and outdoor events. However, while these social occasions are a highlight of the season, it’s important to remember that summer also brings its own set of risks, especially for our dogs. Whether it’s the heat, the potential for harmful foods, or unexpected accidents, staying aware and taking precauti

The Risks of Grass Seeds in Dogs Across all of our veterinary practices, we often see dogs in discomfort caused by grass seeds. Grass seeds are a common issue for dogs, especially during the warmer months from June to October, when grasses like foxtails and meadow grasses shed their seeds. Local parks, such as Richmond Park, Ham Common, and various of other known green spaces in London provide plenty of natural envir

What an incredible experience at this year’s World Veterinary Service (WVS) Rabies Rally! DNA Vetcare has been proudly supporting the amazing work that Worldwide Veterinary Service – WVS does for many years. Thanks to the contributions from our fantastic clients DNA Vetcare was thrilled to sponsor and participate in such a fun and meaningful event, racing through the beautiful landscapes of Cornwall for t

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into the veterinary profession. As a local veterinary practice, we’d like to share our perspective on this important issue and highlight what sets us apart from the large corporate groups. We believe we offer strong competition to the large corporates owned by huge multinational companies or massive private

As proudly independent vets in the UK, we are entirely committed to the well-being of your pets as well as providing you peace of mind whenever you come to visit. This is why we couldn’t be prouder to announce that DNA Vetcare had the honour of winning 7 of these prestigious awards from Vet Help Direct! 🥉 Bronze Award for 3rd Best Vets in UK going to Briar House Veterinary Surgery, who also won the Best Vets in

Preventative treatments are incredibly important for keeping your cherished pets protected from dangerous diseases. Maintaining regular vaccinations, flea & worming treatments and top to tail health checks all help to keep your pets happy and healthy- and after all, that’s what we all want for our four-legged friends. Did you know that with our amazing VIP Healthcare Plans, you can provide your pet with all