Hythe Vet Centre

21/11/2025

Have a good weekend all and stay toasty! 💜

20/11/2025

Top tips for preparing small furries for winter ❄️🐹🐰💜

This week's sudden cold snap is a reminder that winter is on the way, and we won't be the only ones feeling it 🥶

Small pets, like rabbits and guinea pigs, need extra care during this time of year. Guinea pigs are happiest when the temperature is between 15-20 degrees, and rabbits originally lived in burrows which protected them from the cold, wind, and rain.

So imagine how they feel when the temperature suddenly drops? You can keep your small pets happy and healthy during the winter by following our tips ❄️

Learn more:
Keeping rabbits warm in winter - https://pdsa.me/4Zi4
Keeping guinea pigs warm in winter - https://pdsa.me/eYgH

[Visual description: An infographic titled 'preparing small pets for winter' it features tips such as bringing them inside, placing pet-safe heat pads in their homes, wrapping their water bottles so they don't freeze, giving them extra bedding, and protecting their homes from rain and snow.]

18/11/2025

Signs and symptoms of dental problems in pets 🦷💜

Learn to spot the signs of pet dental problems in cats, dogs, and rabbits. Keep your pet’s teeth healthy with advice from our UK vet practice.

17/11/2025

Fine dining for cats 😆💜

16/11/2025

Rearing up facts for rabbits 🐇💜

What is Rearing Up? 🐇

Have you ever seen your rabbit stand on its hind legs? This behaviour is known as "rearing up," and is a natural and important part of rabbit behaviour. 🐰

Why do rabbits rear up?

🧐 To get a better view of their surroundings
🍃 To reach higher places or objects
👂 To investigate unfamiliar sounds or scents

Why is it important?

Rearing up helps rabbits:

🦴 Strengthen their spine and hind legs
🧠 Stay mentally stimulated and curious
🐾 Maintain overall physical and emotional health

How can you support this behaviour?

🏠 Ensure your rabbit's enclosure is at least 1 metre (3 feet) high
🌿 Provide varied environments with different levels and textures
🎯 Offer enrichment activities to keep them engaged

Remember, a happy bunny is an active bunny! 🐇💛

Find out more: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rearing-up/

15/11/2025

What weird habits do your pets have? 💜

14/11/2025

It’s an important job! 😆 We hope you all have a lovely weekend 💜

13/11/2025

When you have a pet, your food is never your own! 😹💜

12/11/2025

Alabama Rot awareness 🚨💜

Do you know the dangers of Alabama Rot? ⚠️
It can be fatal to your pup, so be sure to take preventative measures such as:
- Avoid extra muddy walking routes
- Wash and dry your dogs paws thoroughly

Be care of the signs and symptoms:
- Lethargy, vomiting and lack of appetite
- Sores or ulcers on the skin, especially the legs and paws
- A change in drinking and urinary habits

What to do? Call your vet immediately! Save and share this post to help spread awareness!

11/11/2025

Have you been considering getting a Pet Health Plan? Take a look at our blog below to help you decide 💜

Wondering if a pet health plan is right for your pet? Discover the benefits, cost savings, and peace of mind that health plans offer here...

10/11/2025

Zoomies explained! ⚡️💜