As a dog owner, keeping your pet healthy is always a top priority. One condition that often takes people by surprise is kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness in dogs. With the growing popularity of doggy daycares, boarding kennels, training classes, and playdates at the park, it’s important to understand how kennel cough spreads and what you can do to protect your pup. What is kennel cough? Canine ken

Summer is the perfect time for gathering with friends and family, enjoying good food, and making memories at barbecues and outdoor events. However, while these social occasions are a highlight of the season, it’s important to remember that summer also brings its own set of risks, especially for our dogs. Whether it’s the heat, the potential for harmful foods, or unexpected accidents, staying aware and taking precauti

The Risks of Grass Seeds in Dogs Across all of our veterinary practices, we often see dogs in discomfort caused by grass seeds. Grass seeds are a common issue for dogs, especially during the warmer months from June to October, when grasses like foxtails and meadow grasses shed their seeds. Local parks, such as Richmond Park, Ham Common, and various of other known green spaces in London provide plenty of natural envir

Making a Difference Together: Our Commitment to Mission Rabies At our practice, we are deeply committed to animal welfare and making a positive impact, not just locally, but on a global scale. Through our ongoing support of Mission Rabies, we have been able to contribute to a life-saving initiative that is changing lives for both humans and animals around the world. Our Journey with Mission Rabies Last year, we proud

What an incredible experience at this year’s World Veterinary Service (WVS) Rabies Rally! DNA Vetcare has been proudly supporting the amazing work that Worldwide Veterinary Service – WVS does for many years. Thanks to the contributions from our fantastic clients DNA Vetcare was thrilled to sponsor and participate in such a fun and meaningful event, racing through the beautiful landscapes of Cornwall for t

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into the veterinary profession. As a local veterinary practice, we’d like to share our perspective on this important issue and highlight what sets us apart from the large corporate groups. We believe we offer strong competition to the large corporates owned by huge multinational companies or massive private

  ~All The Places To Stay With Your Furry Friend~ For the next part of our guide, we wanted to gather all the pet friendly hotels that you could stay with your favourite pet! If you are thinking of organising a trip or a weekend getaway with your four-legged friend, here’s all the places that you can stay so you can both enjoy the beauty of Croydon Borough. Travelodge Croydon Central Travelodge Croydon Central h

~The Best Parks To Stroll Around In Croydon~ For the second part of our guide, we wanted to focus on the best part of your pet’s daily life, which is of course the walk with their pawrent! We understand that this time of the day is very important for our little friends, so we decided to follow a slightly different approach. We actually had a secret canine shopper visiting the best parks in Croydon and giving us feedb