Forest Veterinary Centre News / Blog
Eight out of ten dogs, according to research, have trouble adjusting to being alone. Yet, half won't exhibit any overt symptoms, making it easy for owners to overlook.
From skin irritations to digestive issues, understanding and addressing common allergies in dogs is essential for ensuring their wellbeing. In this blog, we delve into the world of canine allergies, exploring their types, symptoms and effective management strategies.
The sun is out, everything is in flower, and everyone has come out of hibernation: gardening season has begun! While this is a lovely time of year to spend with your pet, there are potentially poisonous plants in your garden that will affect cats and dogs. At Forest Vets, we can assist you with pet-proofing your garden by providing a list of common garden plants that are toxic to pets. Read on to learn more about common garden plants you need to look out for and the symptoms of plant poisoning.
CHANGES TO OUR SERVICES DURING EASTER WEEKEND
Easter is almost here, and we'd like to remind you that our opening hours over the Bank Holiday weekend may differ from our usual availability.
Please refer to the list below to ensure you're aware of our opening hours during the Easter weekend.
Inquisitive dogs and curious cats might enjoy investigating around the house in Essex, but the last thing you want them to do is harm themselves on household items.
As we step into Spring and many of us start deep cleaning, you should familiarise yourself with some of the many cleaning products that can be hazardous to your pets.
The risks of Easter for dogs: Chocolate poisoning
Easter is an indulgent time of the year, and whilst chocolate is a fond treat for us, it can have serious outcomes for dogs if they eat it. As a devoted pet owner, we know how important it is for you to be informed about potential dangers that our furry friends may face. At Forest Veterinary Centre we share our valuable insights in this article, and guidance about chocolate and the affects it can have on your dog.
Happy World Book Day to our wonderful clients at Forest Veterinary Centre. Join us as we celebrate our favourite fictional pets. In this article we also explore how we can all take the lessons that we learn from our beloved fictional pets into our everyday lives. Whether you are a fan of the classics such as Wilbur the pig and Stuart Little, or a lover of Bluey and the Australian Heeler family, there is a fictional animal dear to all of us.
IMPORTANT UPDATE - ISLE OF DOGS PRACTICE
Our Isle of Dogs practice will be undergoing some exciting renovation work from Monday 4 March - Monday 13 May.
Please bare with us over the next few weeks while we work hard to renovate our practice.
If you require assistance during our closure, you can contact us via our normal number or email at
Our reception team will be available to answer your calls and emails between 9am - 5pm.
For those with pets on medication, please ensure you have enough medication to last during our closure.
If you need medication while we are closed, we can post it to you, but please allow extra time for delivery.
For any veterinary emergencies, we recommend visiting our clinics in Woodford or Epping.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.
We look forward to welcoming you back to our newly expanded and improved practice after 13 May.
Here at Forest Vets, we are committed to providing the best quality healthcare for your pet.
We have four clinics across the Essex area so please familiarise yourself with who we are and what we offer by way of the services we offer, keeping your pet’s health and wellbeing at the heart of what we do.
We understand that getting your furry friend to take their medication can sometimes feel like a challenge. Here we’ve compiled a handy guide to help make giving your pet medicine a much smoother experience for both of you.