Animal Ark Veterinary Centre

Our adoption open day was really successful however we still have a few cats who urgently need re-homing. Animal Ark proudly runs a re-homing programme for unwanted pets needing a loving home. Last year we managed to re-home forty pets. All our homeless cats are vet checked and in the best possible health. All our cats have had full health checks, vaccinations and flea and worming treatments and neutering if of age. If not yet…

Animal Ark proudly runs a re-homing programme for unwanted pets needing a loving home. Last year we managed to re-home forty pets. Unfortunately we have been inundated stray/unwanted cats and need your help as we have 14 cats urgently requiring homes. Why not come along to Animal Ark to meet the stray cats we have available for adoption. We will be open especially for adoption visits between 2pm to 4pm on Sunday 20th August. All…

Animal Ark has just introduced K-Laser pain relief treatment. K-Lasers deliver drug free, surgery free relief. Painless laser light increases circulation, reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain and enhances tissue healing. Numerous studies show that Laser Therapy can help with: Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Tendinopathies Edema and Congestion Ligament Sprains Muscle Strains Puncture Wounds Post-Traumatic Injury Post-Surgical Pain Neck and Back Pain Hip Dysplasia Burns Chronic Wounds Rehabilitation Post-Orthopedic Surgical Recovery There is no…

Lungworm is a parasite worm otherwise known as  Angiostrongylus Vasorum. As an adult it lives in the heart and blood vessels that supply the lungs in dogs. Lungworm is now present throughout much of the UK. How dogs get Lungworm The larvae of the lungworm parasite are carried by slugs and snails.  Dogs can become infected if they purposefully or accidentally eat slugs and snails. Dogs of all ages and breeds can become infected. Lungworm…

We will be open Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday for scheduled appointments. For the remainder of the Easter weekend we will be operating our 24h On-site Care & Emergency Service.  Fingers crossed you don’t have an emergency, but if you do need us just call 020 8599 8544. Opening times for easter weekend are: 14 April, Good Friday:  Emergency Service 15 April, Easter Saturday: 8am -5pm 16 April, Easter Sunday: 10am – 2pm 17 April: Easter Monday:…

This lovely weather has brought out daffodils in full force. Please be careful when you come across them or have them in your home. Although they look beautiful, daffodils can be poisonous to cats and dogs if they are eaten. Symptoms to look out for include: drooling, vomiting, increased heart rate or diarrhoea. If you are worried please call us on 0208599 8544.

Reiki, or energy healing, is now available at Animal Ark as a complementary therapy. Reiki can help with animal trauma, behavioural difficulties and to promote healing after surgery. Some individuals are very responsive to Reiki and will show dramatic improvement after one treatment. Reiki sessions are available on alternate Wednesdays of the month from 22 March 2017. Treatments are carried out by  Reiki Master Tim Clay here at Animal Ark. Consultations usually last 60 minutes….

Almost half of all UK dogs and cats are estimated to be overweight or obese. Like us humans, pets find it hard to diet. And, when pets are dieting, there are plenty of reasons for us owners to have lapses in ‘being good’ – perceived begging by the pet, multi-pet households and outdoor access to name a few. All the usual things you can do to keep weight down should help – good exercise, stopping…