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We will keep you regularly updated with the latest news about us as well as interesting articles about all things dog.

Kamela Prevett BVM&S, MRCVS

Kamela graduated from Edinburgh University in 1997. After working at a large practice in Salisbury, Kamela decided that she preferred a closer bond with patients in a smaller practice environment so joined Cobham Veterinary Centre in January 2008. Kamela is our Consultant Vet; our go-to lady for advice if we have any medical situations.

Kamela is also our Contributing Editor on our blog page giving sensible advice and dismissing some popular myths. Please click on the links below to see what Kam is sharing with us.

Pet Passports

Following an agreement between the UK and EU made on May 19th 2025, pet passports are once again going to be valid for travel for pets between the UK and EU.

Diseases of the Lens

The lens is a small circular disc in the middle of the eye used for focusing objects. Two main issues are associated with the lens, cataracts and luxation.

Keyhole Surgery

Keyhole or laparoscopic surgery is a surgical technique relatively new to veterinary surgery. It is minimally invasive involving 2-3 much smaller surgical wounds than the single large incision used in traditional techniques.

Old Age

Smaller dogs tend to reach old age later than larger breeds. Small dogs are considered senior around 10-12 years, medium around 8-10, large breeds around 7-8 and giant breeds as early as 5 years old.

Wobbler's Syndrome

Wobbler’s syndrome or Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (CSM) is a disease affecting the spinal column of large and giant breeds.

Open heart surgery

Open heart surgery is a relatively new option as a treatment for various heart problems in dogs.

Pregnancy & Breeding

If you have decided to breed from your butch then early signs the mating has been successful include swollen or pinker tests, swollen vulva, small weight gain, some dogs may even suffer vomiting similar to morning sickness in humans.

First season

A dog's first season or heat usually occurs around 6 months old but can be earlier in toy breeds and as late as 18 months in giant breeds.

Syringomyelia

Syringomyelia is the name for a condition affecting the brain and spinal cord, it is mainly seen in brachiocephalic breeds with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel being particularly prone.

Pet Insurance

When welcoming a dog into your home it is your responsibility to cover the cost of healthcare. It is important to make sure you can afford the cost of any treatment they may need throughout their lifetime.

Novice Pet Owner

If you decide to bring a dog into your home, there is no doubt you will be adding a devoted and loyal companion.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a rare non-fatal neurological disease that causes dogs to suddenly fall asleep or collapse.

Haemoabdomen

Haemoabdomen means there is free fluid in a dog’s abdominal cavity. The most common cause is a ruptured spleen secondary to a tumour.

Brucellosis

Brucellosis in dogs is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Brucellosis Canis.

Aerophagia

It can occur in any breed of dog although old English Sheepdogs and Wheaten Terriers seem to be more commonly affected.

Diseases of the Parathyroid Glands

The parathyroid glands are tiny glands which sit within the thyroid glands in a dog’s neck. They are not normally palpable.

Grain Free Diets

Ongoing studies aim to discover more about the relationship between grain free diets (GFD) and cardiac disease.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare muscle disease that is characterised by generalised muscle weakness.

New Drug Regimes

Remembering to administer a daily or twice daily treatment can be bad enough for ourselves let alone for our pets. It is not always easy to hide tablets in treats and sometimes, even the greediest dogs can refuse to take them. With that in mind there is a new group of long-acting drugs that are administered by the vet at the clinic.

Vomiting

Vomiting is a very common symptom in dogs but has a huge range of causes; some minor and some very serious. Most cases resolve within 24 hours without veterinary attention.

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