Pet Checkups Blog | Health Tips & Vet Advice for UK Pets

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Pet Travel Sickness: What to Record for Your UK VetAug 01, 2026
Track pet travel sickness for your UK vet: note timing, signs, food, restraint, heat and recovery, then use safe travel and gradual training.
Pet Dental Checkup: Questions for Your UK VetAug 01, 2026
Prepare for a UK pet dental checkup with safe home observations, key vet questions, procedure and anaesthetic planning, and pet-safe aftercare.
Pet Vaccination Reviews: Questions for Your UK VetJul 31, 2026
Prepare for a UK pet vaccination review with records, risk questions, missed-dose guidance, travel and boarding checks, and clear reaction warning signs.
Pet Parasite Prevention: Questions for Your UK Vet CheckupJul 31, 2026
Ask your UK vet about a risk-based parasite plan covering fleas, ticks, worms, travel, product safety, household control, reactions, and review timing.
Vet Waiting Room Safety for Nervous or Reactive PetsJul 28, 2026
Plan a safer UK vet waiting-room visit for a nervous or reactive pet with call-ahead steps, secure control, distance, quiet waiting and staff handoff.
Pet Carrier Checklist for a Safer UK Vet VisitJul 28, 2026
Choose, inspect and secure a pet carrier for a UK vet visit, with practical steps for familiarisation, car travel, arrival, cleaning and safety.
Pet Suddenly Limping: A Safe UK Observation ChecklistJul 26, 2026
Use a safe UK checklist when a pet suddenly limps: recognise urgent signs, observe without bending the leg, restrict movement, and prepare for the vet.
Pet Not Eating: What UK Owners Should Record and DoJul 26, 2026
Learn what to record when a pet stops eating, which signs need urgent UK veterinary care, why species matters, and which home actions to avoid.
How to Keep Health Records Separate for Multiple PetsJul 24, 2026
Keep multi-pet health records accurate with separate identity files, medicine zones, appointments, sample labels, timelines, and emergency handoff sheets.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Mobile Vet VisitJul 24, 2026
Prepare for a UK mobile vet visit by confirming scope, securing exits, setting up a quiet room, gathering records, separating pets, and planning referral.
How to Record a Pet Symptom Video for Your VetJul 22, 2026
Learn how to record a clear, safe pet symptom video for your vet, including movement, breathing, episode timing, clinical context, and file sharing.
How to Prepare a Pet Medication Record for the VetJul 22, 2026
Create a clear pet medication record for vet visits, including exact products, doses actually given, treatment timelines, reactions, and safe handling.
How to Collect a Pet Urine Sample for Your VetJul 20, 2026
Follow safe UK veterinary guidance for collecting, labelling, storing and delivering a dog, cat or small-pet urine sample without causing stress.
How to Track Your Pet’s Weight at HomeJul 20, 2026
Learn how to weigh your pet safely, record a consistent weight trend, add body-condition context and recognise when a change needs veterinary advice.
Out-of-Hours Vet Care in the UK: What Owners Should PrepareJul 17, 2026
Prepare for UK out-of-hours vet care with the right number, location, transport, pet records, phone triage details, cost questions, and follow-up plan.
How to Check and Update Your Pet's Microchip Details in the UKJul 17, 2026
Check and update your pet's UK microchip record, find the database, arrange a scan, change keeper details, avoid scams, and act quickly if a pet is lost.
How to Choose a Local Vet Practice in the UKJul 16, 2026
Choose a UK vet practice by comparing registration, location, out-of-hours care, fees, communication, pet handling, and checkup services.
Pet Checkup Preparation Checklist for UK OwnersJul 16, 2026
Prepare for a UK pet checkup with notes on appetite, weight, behaviour, medicines, insurance, questions, and when to contact a vet sooner.