News and updates from Animal Ark - vets in Essex

During our opening times of 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Saturday, and 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Sunday, our team at Animal Ark is here to look after your pet.  Our team of dedicated Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, and Patient Care Assistants ensure that your pet has the very best care.  

We know regular veterinary visits benefit our cats – but taking them for an appointment can pose a challenge if not done correctly. Cats by nature are independent, territorial and need to feel in control. So – all these things can make trips to the vets eventful for both you and your cat.

The August bank holiday weekend is here… whether you are heading to the coast, off on a walking adventure or taking it easy at home this bank holiday, we just wanted to let you that our opening hours may differ, should you need us we wanted to let you know that we will be open the below hours: 

The end of the summer holidays in Ilford brings with it another change in home life for our pets. When considering this change, we could put them in one of two camps: those looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us 24/7.

We understand that noisy celebrations in Ilford such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year can cause nervousness in pets. However, by taking the appropriate steps to plan ahead of these scheduled events, you can minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety for your pet.

We understand that noisy celebrations in Ilford such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year can cause nervousness in pets. However, by taking the appropriate steps to plan ahead of these scheduled events, you can minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety for your pet.

Ensure you know the dangers associated with autumn; we have compiled together our guidance as we transition from spring to autumn. We want you all to stay safe this season.

We all enjoy getting out in the sunshine in Goodmayes, Essex; however, it is not always true for our pets! Any animal can overheat in hot weather, and we can often forget how tough it can be on our pets that live in hutches, such as rabbits and guinea pigs.

Every year we celebrate Rabbit Awareness Week, a week dedicated to our rabbits. This year is the 15^th year of the celebration, where we will be hopping through the years, as we provide you with the best information about how to care for your rabbit and how adapting their care throughout their years will help your bunnies live happily and healthily into their golden years.

The very name ‘kennel cough’ suggest that dogs are only at risk of contracting this airborne disease if you put them into boarding kennels, while you go on holiday for example. It’s for this reason that many pet owners don’t get their dog vaccinated, because they don’t see the disease as a risk. Here we look at some myths and facts about kennel cough.