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In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have pulled together a list of the frequently asked questions – which provide further information about the precautions all veterinary practices are taking to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Our Northwood and Stanmore practices are closed until further notice

As you’re probably aware, from our last update, we continue to monitor the situation and respond quickly to government advice and the professional guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association. As a result, we are focusing our efforts on the pets in urgent need of our care and are only physically open for urgent and emergency cases.

Whilst vaccinations are very important to maintaining pets’ health, we have to balance that against the current threat of coronavirus and our need to support the government decision that people need to stay at home except for very limited purposes, including travelling to and from work, but only where absolutely necessary.

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will no doubt cause disruption to our usual routine and reduce the amount of social contact we have – preventing us from doing some of the things we enjoy which helps protect and maintain our mental wellbeing.

At Blythwood Vets, the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, our staff and our community is our number-one priority.

A new study has found only a fifth of pet owners research their pet’s breed before ownership, leaving some owners to feel pet regret. Reasons for pet regret include they didn’t have enough time to look after the animal or they didn’t like their pet’s personality.

In order to give us time to review your pet’s medical history to confirm medication accuracy, we have a 24-hour turnaround time for all prescription medication requests.

Many of us take our pets on holiday to Europe and there has been some uncertainty surrounding this with Brexit. Here is the latest information and it is, for now, good news for travelling furry friends.

Our August Bank Holiday weekend opening hours are as follows: