Ticker trouble – is my pet affected?
Your pets heart is a large muscular pump, continuously pumping blood around the body. Like us, animals have four heart chambers, with valves to ensure the blood flows in the correct direction. Sadly, like humans, pets can suffer from heart disease, some are born with it and others develop problems over time. To understand more about heart disease, keep reading here, both cats and dogs can suffer heart problems so it is important to understand the signs to watch out for in your pet.
We all love the warmer weather, pets included, so we’ve put together some seasonal advice to keep your pets safe this summer. Not forgetting rabbits and guinea pigs, they need to be kept in cool shaded areas. In direct sunlight they can struggle to lose heat and can succumb to heat stroke, which can be fatal.
Pet insurance is something we recommend for all pet owners. We understand that vet bills can mount up over time and are often unexpected, so having a good insurance policy can really take the worry out of caring for your unwell pets. For our top tips on choosing a policy continue reading here.
Should I have my pet neutered?
There are huge benefits to neutering your dogs, cats and rabbits, from the obvious – preventing pregnancy to reducing the risk of cancer. If your pet is un neutered carry on reading our summer news to help you make a decision on whether neutering your pet is the right decision for you and your family.
We hope you enjoy reading our Summer Newsletter. If you need any more information on any of the articles printed don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for advice.
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