The Park Veterinary Group has grown on the principles of care, clinical excellence and compassion for animals and clients. The roots of the practice trace back over 100 years and the practice has grown from 2 vets in 1970 to 22 vets currently .
Our aim, through both our pet and farm practices, is to provide the very best care for a healthy and prolonged life for your pets and animals. Please check our website regularly for the latest news that affects you.
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Heatstroke Warning
Hot weather and heat stroke kills pets every year. Here is some guidance to help keep your pet safe.
What is it?
Heatstroke is a dangerous increase in body temperature that cannot be controlled by the animal. Normally, dogs control their body temperature by panting or seeking shade, but panting may become ineffective or even counter-productive - due to the muscular effort involved - if the environment is too hot or humid.
Exercising dogs can cause a dangerous increase in body temperature when the weather is hot - even on overcast days.
Any dog left in a car is at risk: temperatures increase rapidly even with windows open, again even on overcast days. Dogs that have short noses (brachycephalic) such as pugs, shih-tzu and Lhasa Apsos are particularly at risk due to difficulty in breathing.
What are the warning signs?
Panting excessively and harshly, sometimes dribbling saliva or vomiting, behavioural changes - nervous or anxious, a very high heartrate, followed by collapse, and possible death.
What do I do about it?
Cool your dog - use water soaked towels or sponges, get under the shade, or into an air-conditioned environment, use a fan. If possible, immerse the dog in cool water (not ice-cold) remembering to keep water away from the nose, mouth and eyes. Allow small amounts of cool water to drink.
SEEK VETERINARY ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Vets at the Park Vet Group have seen cases of the serious disease Parvovirus enteritis recently. This particularly unpleasant gastroenteritis infection leads to severe vomiting and diarrhoea often with blood leading to rapid dehydration and shock. Other vets in Leicestershire have also reported cases.
It affects young puppies especially but can affect adults as well when dogs are not vaccinated or overdue boosters. We urge all dog owners to ensure their pets are fully up to date with their boosters and anyone considering getting a new puppy contact the surgery to find out about how we can ensure full protection with the Park Vet Group’s 3 injection vaccination course.
Andrew Radley MRCVS Partner |
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Dogs and Cats, as we all know, can become infested with fleas. These irritating little creatures have a fascinating life cycle, which can mean an infestation on your pet, turns into a huge problem in your home.
There are many different species of flea but the most common are the Dog flea and the Cat flea. Cat fleas are the most common and will infest both cats AND dogs.
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Out of Hours Emergencies
Each of the Park Veterinary Group's surgeries is regularly inspected and monitored by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to maintain its accreditation for high standards of care, for your peace of mind.
The Park Veterinary Group Glenfield Hospital has been awarded Veterinary Hospital status, the only in Leicester, by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.