Vet Views - talking all things pets with Willows Vet Group

Ear cropping - why it needs to be stopped

Although there is legislation in the UK that makes ear cropping illegal, it i still possible to import dogs who have had their ears cropped abroad. In this podcast we explain the procedure, discuss the reasons for this procedure and tell you how you can help in the campaign to ban imports of dogs with cropped ears.

Is your pet the ideal weight?

In this episode of Vetviews we discuss the growing problem of pet obesity and why it's important that our pets' weight is managed.

We look at using Body Condition Scoring as a tool to help you on this journey along with the importance of weighing food.

Do you give your dog dental chews to help their teeth? - great for the teeth but not so good for the waistline.

Veterinary nurse Aislin O'Raw from Broom Cottage Veterinary Surgery is a qualified veteri-nary nurse with a passion for helping dogs to maintain a healthy weight

Socialising your puppy during lockdown - veterinary advice

There is a very short age window during which it is essential for your puppy to be socialised so that they grow to become well rounded adult dogs. 

During lockdown, many of the traditional socialising methods are just not possible so in this podcast Veterinary Surgeon Dr Naomi Roberts of Willows Vet Group, gives owners tips and advice on how to adapt these socialisation techniques in a lockdown situation