The RSPCA is opening a pet wellness centre at its Enfield Cattery offering free advice on pet care to local residents.
Final year vet students from the Royal Veterinary College will offer 30-minute slots every Wednesday to people wanting to know more about how to give their pets the best life possible, particularly during the cold winter months.
They will be joined by one of the experienced RVC vets. This is not a veterinary clinic, but pet owners who have not signed up with a vet yet will be given details of local veterinary facilities including subsidised clinics for those on low incomes.
Taking care of our own bodies and health is one thing, but taking care of our pets is entirely another. It can be difficult to understand when a pet is suffering or feeling uneasy, due to any number of factors, and even more difficult to know how best to treat them.
While owning a pet can definitely be an enjoyable experience as animals are the ideal companion for most humans, it also takes considerable work and effort on the owners’ part to keep them happy, safe, and healthy.
Hence, providing adequate knowledge on these topics becomes much important, as every pet owner relies on experienced veterinarians to help them take care of their pet(s). It goes without saying, then, that training for vet jobs is anything but easy, and it takes immense patience and a particular love for animals that drives this passion.
When people who love taking care of animals become veterinarians, the job becomes more of a joy than a burden! The students from the RVC and even the experienced vets are eager to give the necessary care to all the local pets.
They are particularly keen to see rabbits that live in hutches outdoors, as the winter can pose particular challenges to them, especially if they are alone rather than in pairs.
Bring your rabbit along for a wellness check and their RVC team will advise you on its daily health and social needs.
All attendees will be given a warm welcome and a free goody bag for their pet.
