Understanding BOAS in Dogs for Local Owners
Date: 26 Apr 2026
Understanding BOAS in Dogs: Breathing Issues Explained for Local Owners Many dog owners in Blackheath, Greenwich, Lewisham, Kidbrooke and Woolwich are familiar with flat-faced breeds such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers and Shih Tzus. These dogs can be wonderful companions, but their shorter skull shape can sometimes lead to ongoing breathing difficulties. This condition is known as BOAS, or Brach
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Spring & Summer Pet Grooming Tips
Date: 20 Apr 2026
Keeping Your Dogs & Cats Comfortable, Healthy, and Happy As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring and summer bring new challenges for pet owners. Warmer weather, shedding coats, parasites, and outdoor adventures all mean grooming becomes even more important for both dogs and cats. Here’s a practical guide to help you keep your pets in top condition through the warmer months. Dogs: Seasonal Gr
Read MoreFeline Leukaemia in Kittens: What Every Cat Owner Should Know
Date: 11 Sep 2025
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most serious infectious diseases affecting cats, and kittens are particularly vulnerable. As a cat owner, understanding feline leukaemia in kittens is crucial, not only for your own pet’s health but for the wellbeing of other cats they may come into contact with. Our veterinary team is committed to helping you protect your kitten from this potentially fatal virus. Here’s wh
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Understanding Kennel Cough in Dogs
Date: 09 Sep 2025
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
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Protect your dog from BBQ hazards – risks and what you can do.
Date: 10 Jul 2025
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
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The Risks of Grass Seeds in Dogs
Date: 08 Jun 2025
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
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WVS’ Rabies Rally 2024
Date: 17 Sep 2024
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
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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
Read MoreWelcome To The Team
Date: 02 Jul 2020
During the lockdown, we had the pleasure of welcoming a new amazing vet to our team, Dominic. Dominic graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014 before joining a large 1st opinion and referral practice in his home town of Newcastle. Dominic has worked as a locum vet since 2017 and joined the Blackheath surgery in May 2020. Dominic has interests in all surgery and medicine, particularly orthopaedics and an aim
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