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Keep up to date with our latest practice news and insights into day to day life at PHP.
Articles and news written by our very own staff, so if you have a question about anything you see or read here, please get in touch! We’d be happy to have a chat!
Holiday Arrangements For Pets
(Or Round One, Saffy, Round Two, Nigel!) It is very important to consider our pets when we go away and adequate arrangements with a sitter or a daily visitor for our pets is essential. Having our daughter on the doorstep, so to speak, this is our arrangement. Suzy, my daughter has eight hens,a…Read more
Moving house
Moving house can be stressful for anyone (and don't we know it after moving practice!) but our four legged friends aren't able to comprehend why everything is changing and why their space has suddenly become very busy and very noisy. There are a few things that we can do to…Read more
Tales (tails) from the Waiting Room
Working on a Reception at PHP we pride ourselves on our good relationships with our clients, we build up a trust with people over time and they feel part of our ‘family’. When I am working and people are waiting to see the vet, we often have interesting conversations that I…Read more
Arthritis In Dogs
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain affecting 80% of dogs over 8 years old and up to 35% of all dogs. Arthritis simply means inflamation of a joint due to wear and tear or a previous injury. Any joint has the potential to become arthritic but…Read more
Summer Safety
Summer is here!! For us and our furry friends, this means lots more outdoor fun! To help your pets stay safe this summer, please take a look at our tips and advice on avoiding Summer dangers. Hot Weather Dogs find it much harder to cool down compared to humans. Dogs such as…Read more
The Importance Of A Manicure!
I have been a receptionist at PHP Lytchett for 17 years and have made many appointments for clients in my time, one of them being regular nail clips. One of my cats is very naughty and when my husband is given the job to bring her up to us for an appointment,…Read more
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is a condition causing a decline in cognitive function as a result of increased damage to brain tissues leading to memory loss and behavioural changes. It is highly prevalent in older animals with around 35% of dogs over the age of 10 years exhibiting some degree…Read more
Feline Urinary Disease
Many cats struggle with urinary disease that can cause problems such as passing urine more frequently, having blood in their urine, urinating outside the litter tray or with pain and being unable to urinate at all. The term FLUTD (feline lowe urinary tract disease) is used to describe this disease. There…Read more
Arthritis
Arthritis translates as “inflammation of the joints”. Arthritis can be described as a disease of the cartilage in a joint, however it affects all of the structures within the joint, and if left unmanaged, it can lead to complete joint failure. Cartilage, which cushions the bones in a joint, degenerates over…Read more
Senior Clinic
As our pets get older, they may start to show signs of slowing down or begin to struggle with certain day to day activities and this can affect their quality of life. In many cases, however, we can prevent this happening. At PHP we are dedicated to maximising the quality of…Read more
