Health
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9 common misconceptions about cat and dog health
There are a few funny ideas about cat and dog health which I hear in veterinary practice. In this article I wi...
When good dogs' tummy goes bad: managing your dog when it has diarrhoea
Occasional tummy upsets are a fact of life for us and our canine companions. This article aims to give you som...
Cat dental care – how to take care of your cat’s teeth
Good dental hygiene is important for all of us – and that includes our cat friends. Often forgotten as part of...
Are you affected by the floods?
Are you a pet-parent affected by the recent floods or know someone who is? With floods ravaging the East Coas...
Dog Gut Health - 10 Ways you can be helping your dog's tum tum
Just as for people, good gastrointestinal health is very important for the comfort and wellbeing of our dogs. ...
Reasons why you may need specialist food for your siamese cat
Siamese cats are one of the most popular cat breeds and they are best known for their unique appearance. Origi...
Seizures in dogs: causes & signs
Seizures are sudden transient involuntary events. Although they are not uncommon in dogs, witnessing your pet ...
Life out of lockdown - separation anxiety in dogs
How can a human health pandemic affect our pets' mental health? Could we be about to see an epidemic of separa...
Dog Anxiety Signs: What's Your Dog's Tail Telling You?
Dog anxiety is a big problem for the happiness of our canine companions, and a big cause of stress for pet own...
Hemp products and CBD oil for dogs: Everything you need to know
Have you ever considered using hemp products or CBD oil for your dog? The last few years have seen a huge incr...
Best flea treatments for dogs
Flea infestation is a very common problem for dogs. As well as causing irritation and allergic reactions for d...
Canine neural angiostrongyliasis or rat lung worm disease
Dogs become infected following ingestion of rat lung worm larvae within infected snails/ slugs. They do not n...
Ear infections in dogs (Otitis)
Otitis (ear infection) is a common condition for dog Otitis can occur in cats, however it is less common in th...
Nuclear Sclerosis in dogs and cats
Nuclear Sclerosis, also known as Lenticular Sclerosis, occurs in older pets and causes the eyes to look cloudy...
How often should I worm my dog?
The thought of parasites such as worms infesting your dog is an unpleasant one. Parasites are common in the en...