Getting a new pet is an exciting experience, and naturally, you are keen to get them back home to begin life as part of the family. However, for your new …
How to teach your dog to walk with a lead
Training a dog to walk on a lead comfortably and safely is one of the most critical skills that you will teach your dog as a responsible pet owner. Before …
Do you ever wonder why your pet needs its annual boosters?
Let’s look at why annual visits are important for your pet. You’re probably aware that when you get a puppy or kitten, you’re going to need to visit the vet for …
Preparing your pet for firework season
Fireworks are used throughout the year to mark significant seasonal celebrations including Bonfire Night, Halloween, New Year’s Eve and Diwali. Whilst they are enjoyable for humans to watch, pets can …
Senior pet focus
As we age, we begin to experience certain health conditions that are linked to getting older. The same is true for our pets; the only difference being that they are …
Park Vet Group achieves RCVS re-accreditation
At Park Vet Group we’re very proud of our heritage of offering the best quality care to our clients and their pets, so we’re thrilled to have recently been reaccredited …
Protect your dog against kennel cough
Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs? Maybe out on walks, at the park, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel …
Heat awareness for animals in hutches
Even though the height of summer is over, we have been known to have some very warm days in September! We all enjoy getting out in the sunshine (when it …
Taking your cat to the vets
A visit to the vet can be stressful for cats, and therefore stressful for you too! You will need a sturdy cat carrier to get your cat from your home …
Seven interesting dog facts for you to ponder
We’ve “fetched” seven fun canine facts to share with you. You may know some of these already, and others may be new info for your trivia bank… Contrary to popular …
Pet travel to Europe from 1 January 2021
If you’re planning on taking your pet to an EU Country after 1 January 2021, there’s some important information you need to know. Before your dog, cat or ferret can …
Barbecues and your pets – things to consider
Picture the scene…you’re in your garden, the sun is shining, maybe you have friends and family round to visit, and the charcoals are just about ready for you to start …
Animal activities to keep your children occupied during the summer holidays
It can be a challenge keeping the kids occupied during the summer holidays, especially if you are opting for a staycation this year, so here are five ideas that may …
Park Vet Group COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 4th August Update
We can now offer a full range of services for our patients, while still adhering to COVID-19 social distancing rules. As a Practice, we have been preparing for how we …
Going to the beach with your dog this summer?
With restrictions on holidays abroad, and ongoing updates to the quarantine list, many people are opting for a ‘staycation’ in the UK this year. If your summer plans involve a …
Taking your dog out in public
The daily walk forms an important part of our dog’s routine; a chance for them to stretch their legs (and ours!). As it’s something we do every day, we may …
Camping with your dog
Have your holiday plans this summer taken on a different look and feel? Are you swapping sunbeds and sand for…well, a field? Camping and caravanning is the holiday trend for …
Grass seed dangers to cats and dogs
Grass seeds are a common problem during the spring and summer months. While your pet explores the outdoors, grass seed can easily brush off the tops of long grass stems …
Top 10 hazards to watch out for this summertime to protect your pets
Summer brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable! However, when the temperatures rise, the dangers to our pets increase too. …
Adopt a pet – save a life
If recent months meant you put your new pet plans on hold, you may now be starting to put the wheels in motion to extend your family and welcome a …
Advice on helping injured wildlife in the summer
As we transition from lockdown, more of us are exploring the outdoors with our pets in the summer weather. With increased time outside, the chances of coming across injured or …
The importance of microchipping your pet
Keeping our pets safe is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and, as well as feeding, exercising and cuddling them, …
Caring for your cat – an owner’s guide
Many of us are spending more time at home than we normally would, and you may be wondering if and how this may affect your feline friends. Below we have …
Keeping your dog safe during car travel
It’s hard not to smile when you see a dog with its head out of the window in a travelling car. They look so happy and carefree! But travelling with …
Diabetes Week – 8 to 14 June 2020
Know the facts, reduce the risk Spotting the signs of diabetes in your pets is crucial as just like us, our pets can suffer from the complex disease, but it …
Looking after your pet rabbit in the current environment
Having been in lockdown, and with schools closed for almost ten weeks, there has been a surge in parents getting rabbits for their children. The general docile nature of rabbits …
Preparing your pet for life after lockdown
How do you feel about the relaxation of the lockdown restrictions? Relieved? Anxious? If we could ask our pets the same question, we’re fairly certain their answers would put them …
How owning a pet can be good for your mental health
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, so we wanted to explore the connection between pet ownership and mental health. Thankfully, in more recent times, the conversation about …
75th VE Day Anniversary – Animals in War
On this VE Day, it will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. The 75th anniversary will provide us with an …
Deaf awareness week – the important role of dogs
We love dogs; they’re amazing companions – fun, loving, and they bring us lots of joy. But for some people their dog is more than just a pet – they’re …
Protect your pet from the sun
As we head into the summer months and temperatures start rising, it’s important to remember that your pets are most vulnerable at this time to many injuries and illnesses which …
Local Dog Walking during lockdown
If there is one thing that many dogs look forward to each day, it is getting out of the house for a walk. Whereas this used to be plentiful, the …
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month. This campaign, led by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role of the veterinary nursing profession …
Celebrate our amazing team with us this World Veterinary Day!
The Park veterinary team is here for your beloved pets, all year round, and despite the current circumstances remain committed to quality and excellence in everything we do – which …
Puppy Development during COVID-19
Are you wondering how to safely socialise your new puppy during the coronavirus lockdown? We’ve put together a few tips for all new puppy parents. As we all do our …
How to tackle ticks – during the warmer months
Want to know the facts and how to avoid ticks this season? As we approach the warmer months, when ticks like to make an appearance, we wanted to give our …
Park Vet Group COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 14 April Update
14th April update From 23rd March, for an initial 3-week period, veterinary practices have been physically open for urgent and emergency cases only, following government advice and professional guidance from …
The weekend of chocolate & treats – keeping our pets safe
The majority of the nation gets excited to be eating Easter eggs or chocolate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or perhaps all three! But we need to careful and ensure …
Easter weekend opening hours
With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Friday: Usual opening hours at all practices Saturday: Usual opening hours for Glenfield and Whetstone. Saffron Lane and Scraptoft …
COVID-19 and Pets
COVID-19 is much in the news, and some reports are based on fact, others speculation. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have some advice for you as …
COVID-19 FAQs
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have pulled together a list of the frequently asked questions – which provide further information about the precautions all veterinary practices are …
31st March update from Park Vet Group
As you’re probably aware, from our last update, we continue to monitor the situation and respond quickly to government advice and the professional guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary …
Park Vets COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
At Park Vet Group, the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, our staff and our community is our number-one priority. We remain committed to delivering exceptional care to your …
New CT Scanner
During the Winter, the Glenfield surgery had a huge extension, we were running out of space! The extension included more consultation rooms, kennels space and operating theatres . One of …
Feeling Anxious George?
George, a 9 month Springer Spaniel presented to the Ophthalmology Team at Park Vet Group Referrals with a very odd facial expression. The referring vets could not make sense of …
Your pet’s firework survival guide
It’s that time of the year that so many of our furry friends dread…fireworks season! Although seeing the sky lit up into in a myriad of different colours can be …
We’ve got a new look!
The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed that we’re looking a little different these days. We’ve started to roll out our new branding, which includes a new logo and the …
Enter our Summer Fun photo competition!
Here at Scraptoft, we’re celebrating summer with some fun activities. First up is our Summer Fun photo competition. Just share with us your photos of your pet enjoying …
Alabama Rot
Alabama Rot, a disease affecting dogs, has been noted in many counties across the UK. It was first recorded in Alabama, and is also known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular …
Phoebe’s shiny new teeth
Phoebe is a 12 year old Labrador owned by Pete Orpin, one of our Directors. Phoebe was our “star” puppy and we followed her development and created a short blog …
World first – Tiger’s Cancer Battle!
Tiger, a 10 year old Lurcher was suffering with a tumour on his nose. Tests by our Saffron Lane vets diagnosed the lump as a cancer called a Mast Cell …
Bite-sized Pudding
Pud, a 13 year old Yorkshire terrier, was enjoying the freedom of walking in the park having just recovered from cataract surgery in both eyes. Suddenly, he was attacked and …
New tick-borne disease in news
There have been reports recently of dogs in Essex having been infected by Babesia canis – a disease carried by ticks. This disease is common in continental Europe and in …
Hartley’s ultrasound examination!
This is Hartley Lewis, an 11month old Maine Coon cat. He has been having problems with intermittent diarrhoea. As part of the investigation into this, Whetstone vet, Beverley Southern, ultrasound …
New Vet at Glenfield
Mark Russon has recently joined the Glenfield team. Mark has recently gained a specialist qualification in Ophthalmology ( Eyes) and was previously working at the Scraptoft surgery. Mark now divides …
How times have changed!
Congratulations to Lucy Costello, veterinary nurse at Saffron Lane, on being the longest serving member of staff at the site and at the practice! She started work here as a …
Image is everything
When it comes to X-rays, image is everything ……..or nearly everything. You have to X-ray the relevant part of the body, correctly positioned, on the right X-ray plate. The X-ray …
Rocky’s rapid weight loss
Rocky, a very greedy Chihuahua, arrived at the surgery having just raided Eton mess from the fridge. He weighed 5.4kg and his belly was enormous. Concerned all that rich party …
Sentenced to a life time of itching?
Mak, an 8 year old Westie was less than a year old when he started to itch. He kept getting skin rashes and infections, which were treated with various medications …
What is the right shape ?
In the same way that the human population of the UK has gained weight, plump dogs are now seen by many people as the norm. In fact many owners of …
Sick or injured stray cat
If you find a sick or injured stray cat, what should you do?
New Vet at Scraptoft
As the Scraptoft Lane practice has become much busier we have expanded and developed the team. Mark Russon has now gained a postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology ( Eyes)and is spending …
Christmas Do’s and Dont’s
Christmas is a fun time for your pets but here are a few tips on how to keep everyone healthy over the festive period…
Christmas Opening Hours
Here are our Christmas opening times but please remember in any emergency please ring 0116 2878636
Annie’s new deliveries
When Annie, a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier, got into trouble giving birth, she had to have an emergency caesarean operation. The night vet and nurse were delighted to …
How to Prepare your pet for Fireworks
It’s that time of the year again! Please don’t forget dogs and cats are upset by the sound of fireworks. These tips can help to minimize distress. 1: Training and …
Ferret Breeding and Contraception
The recommendations for managing ferret breeding and contraception have changed over the recent few years and the information below is designed to give you some insight into the choices available. …
The Park Referrals Newsletter – September
Introducing a new service! Since March we have been able to offer an Electroretinography service (ERG). ERG enables us to assess retinal function in our patients by measuring electrical …
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Fleas, your pet and you!
Fleas are a year round problem, and to help you, we will send you a text reminder to inform you it is time to collect your next flea box of …
Park Referrals Newsletter – June
Hip Reductions Available! Teddy was a Border Collie who had worked with horses all of his life. Unfortunately, he suffered a debilitating accident when a tailgate fell on top …
Mystery Canine Illness
You may have seen on the news reports of a mystery illness that has been affecting dogs particularly in the New Forest Area. Firstly, be reassured that this disease is …
That sinking feeling!
[tgallery id=”lbgallery3″] At the Park Vet Hospital in Glenfield on Sunday morning we had the most unusual animal emergency. Tyson an 8 week old puppy had got his head stuck …
We love Cadbri!!!
We would like to share with you this letter that was sent to the Leicester Mercury by Cadbri’s owner. It was such a lovely surprise to read about our services …
Phoebe’s story..continued!
More Training- Training to the whistle [youtube id=’F8spqyjwSmo’ width=”450″] A good well behaved dog is great fun. Getting there takes real effort. The first challenge was to get her to …
Phoebe’s Story
Peter Orpin, one of our vets, has had a new addition to the family – a new puppy, a chocolate Labrador, called Phoebe. In this article we detail how Peter …
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Puppy Parties
Parties Socialising your puppy from a young age is important and all young puppies that are vaccinated at the Park Vet Group are invited to a puppy party. The parties …
Puppies Galore
By Peter Reeve When eight rottweiler puppies were rescued by the RSPCA, the chances of them all surviving looked slim. But thanks to veterinary nurse Nicola Gray, who has hand-reared …
My Lion Country Experience
[tgallery id=”lbgallery3″] I’ve always wanted to be a vet nurse since I was young and have worked at the Park Veterinary Group for 5 years. Having trained here, I …
Myxomatosis
There is currently an outbreak of Myxomatosis in wild rabbits in Aylestone Meadows in Leicester. Myxomatosis is a very unpleasant viral infection, which causes swellings around body openings and is …
It was a fun day
The first Park Vet Group charity summer fair took place this year on Saturday 16th July at Blaby Old Boys Club in Whetstone. After weeks of organising we were hoping …
New Vision
Not content with doing lots of eye referral work in domestic pets, one of the partners, Gareth Jones (on the right of the photo), recently performed surgery on a bull …
A Highly Honoured Doggie!
One of our patients was recently honoured to go to London on Royal business. OsKar Aardvark, a 9 year old Lurcher, attended Buckingham Palace in November for an Investiture – …
MRI Scanner arrives at Glenfield surgery
Introducing Veterinary MRI We are pleased to offer a new specialist service at The Park Veterinary Group which complements both our first opinion practice and our expert referral services in …
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