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Two French bulldog brothers suffering from severe pulmonic stenosis have successfully had life-changing surgery here at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service. Mickey and Stitch were referred to our specialist-led cardiology team here at Willows for treatment of the congenital disease, which is characterised by a narrowing of the pulmonic valve. The pulmonic valve divides…

As the leaves begin to brown and the frost begins to fall, autumn offers us a lovely time of year to wrap up warm and enjoy some walks with our dogs. However, with shorter days and plunging temperatures, it’s also a time of year to make sure you are well prepared when you’re out and…

There was a double dose of trouble for our soft tissue team after two border terriers were admitted in quick succession, both suffering from a serious gall bladder complaint. Morgan and Barney were referred to us here at Willows within two weeks of each other displaying identical symptoms – pain, vomiting, and weight loss. Our…

As we head into the autumn and winter months, we want to help dog owners and make them aware of the symptoms of Alabama Rot. The disease, which originally appeared in the late 1980s, was first detected in the UK in 2012. When it affects the kidneys, it, unfortunately, has a 90 per cent mortality…

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Willows have achieved the Investors in the Environment Silver Level award. Over the last 12 months, led by our Green Giants project team and sponsored by Willows Managing Director Toby Gemmill, we have worked hard to acknowledge our carbon footprint factors and what impact that has…

The RCVS Fellowship Week is taking place between 30 September – 7 October 2021. It will include various free online activities, such as the Fellows of the Future student competition, culminating with the virtual Fellowship Evening at 7.30 pm on Thursday 7 October. The 38 new Fellows, including Willows Specialists Chris Shales, Head of Soft…

A huge congratulations to Willows Specialists Chris Shales and Richard Harvey who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the UK veterinary profession by the award of Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS), by routes of Meritorious Contribution to Clinical Practice and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession respectively. These are prestigious…

Fold Hill Foods has taken precautionary action to recall several dry cat food diets due to safety concerns. This is a result of a concerning spike detected by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the number of pancytopenia cases in cats throughout the UK. What should I do? If you have bought any of the…

A Romanian rescue dog has made a remarkable recovery from a rare cancerous tumour thanks to specialist-led treatment here at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service. The stricken Corgi-crossbreed had only been in his new UK home a week when he developed worrying symptoms, including breathing difficulties and an increasing flow of discharge and blood…