Westville Veterinary Hospital

Here is a wholesome recipe for homemade biscuits for your pet, crafted with love and care for your furry friend's well-being. These nutritious treats are packed with flavor and goodness you would expect from Hill's Pet Nutrition , providing a perfect balance of nutrients to keep your pet happy and healthy. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these biscuits are easy to prepare and are sure to become a favorite snack for your precious companion. Treat your pet to the best with these delicious homemade biscuits! Using Dry Food: In a blender, add 2 cups of dry food and grind into a powder. Pour powder into a mixing bowl and gradually add about 1 to 1¼ cups of water, stirring until it forms a dough consistency. Shape into individual "treats" or "cookies" and flatten the dough using the back of a spoon (the cookies will not flatten like standard "people cookies" do.) Place treats on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for a...

I was introduced to the concept of prolotherapy ten years ago by a particularly good friend and colleague. She knew I had a surgical bias but felt that I might find prolotherapy a useful possibility in cases where surgery is not really an option such as those with severe financial constraints, or older animals with co-morbidities where surgery is very risky or where post-operative confinement would be incredibly challenging.   The underlying principle of prolotherapy is well accepted in human and veterinary sports and rehabilitation medicine. To use the words of Dr Lowri Davies specialist veterinarian in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation – “We heal by inflammation.” Simply put when it comes to injured tendons, ligaments, and joints it is the inflammation that drives fibroblast activity, collagen deposition, remodeling, and healing. Consequently if we take an injured ligament, tendon or joint which is already inflamed and trying to heal and infiltrate it with an i...

Madelein, our new Animal Health Technician! Is not only a qualified AHT but has 10 years of puppy training experience. We asked her for a few quick tips to make your pet's visit to the vet a little easier and less stressful. These tips are not only for puppies and kittens, but apply to dogs and cats of all ages and life stage. Positive Reinforcement Training. Get your pet accustomed to handling and examination by regularly touching their paws, ears, and mouth. Reward them with treats and praise during these sessions. This will make the vet's examination less stressful for your pet. Before heading to the vet, engage your pet in calming activities such as playing with their favourite toy or going for a short walk. This can help reduce nervousness and make the visit more manageable. Arrive Early. Arrive at the vet clinic a few minutes early to allow your pet to acclimatise  to the surroundings and smells. This will give them a chance to relax before the examination begins, making...