As the seasons change and the world around us bursts into bloom, many of us can’t help but embrace the beauty of spring. But for some of our furry friends, this time of year comes with a less enjoyable side effect: skin allergies. Itchy, irritated skin can make your pet miserable, and as a responsible […]
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Keeping them cool – A guide to recognising and managing heatstroke in small animals
With the warmer weather just around the corner, the number of cats and dogs (as well as other domesticated pets) visiting the vet due to heatstroke rises exponentially. Unfortunately, many pet owners do not even realise that their cats and dogs can overheat even when the weather is mild, and may only seek treatment when […]
What is Osteoarthritis? You may have noticed some changes in your pet’s behaviour as the winter weather begins to set in. Arthritis is a common health issue, particularly for older pets, that can seriously impact their quality of life. Osteoarthritis is a painful disease causing inflammation and stiffness of the joint. Just like us, pets […]
Thanks to better nutrition, disease prevention and proper home care, cats are now living longer than ever before. Senior cats have recently been redefined as cats over the age of 11 years, but it’s not uncommon for us to see a ‘super-senior’ feline over the age of 15 years! Here are a few essential things […]
By now, you may know that cats and dogs are considered senior citizens after the age of 7 years. As they reach into these golden years, it’s important to know that their needs will continue to change and develop – often in rapid progression. We always recommend bi-yearly health checks, to ascertain that your pet […]
Senior pets are special. They are loyal and loving and in most cases, will have been through a number of major life events with you. The senior years can creep up on our furry friends and most people aren’t even aware that dogs and cats are classified as senior when they reach 8 years of […]
Our pets are more likely to feel the effects of arthritis during the colder weather so as winter approaches, now is a good time for an arthritis check with us. Most of the signs of arthritis are subtle and you may not even realise your pet is in pain. Arthritis is characterised by the loss […]