The Kennel Club has declared this week Puppy Awareness Week and has released research to back its campaign for greater care over choosing and buying a puppy. Their research suggests that one in four dog owners may have bought their pet from “cruel” puppy farms, where animals are bred from overused mothers with little concernRead More
The Kennel Club has declared this week Puppy Awareness Week and has released research to back its campaign for greater care over choosing and buying a puppy. Their research suggests that one in four dog owners may have bought their pet from “cruel” puppy farms, where animals are bred from overused mothers with little concernRead More
With the Easter festivities coming up, there is always the risk of a dog being tempted to eat one of those tasty Easter Eggs ! Are Easter Eggs poisonous to dogs or cats ? Chocolate in general can be poisonous to dogs but it is the theobromide content in the chocolate that is poisonous. ThisRead More
The most common poisons encountered by cats are Lillies Dog flea products containing permethrin Aspirin and other salicylates Paracetamol Antifreeze- Ethylene Glycol Liquid Potpourri Glow sticks Lilly Poisoning Many people are not aware that a common plant such as the Lilly is extremely poisonous to cats. All parts of the plant, stem, flowers and pollenRead More
Bonfire night is fast approaching with the associated fireworks and this is the time of year that we get lots of enquiries about how to manage dogs that are fearful of fireworks. My tips are Give your dog a safe area to go to such as a crate or cupboard under the stairs, and provideRead More
Dog ear infections are commonly seen in many breeds but why is this ? Certain breeds such as those with long floppy ears may be more susceptible, but we do see ear infections in all breeds with all types of ears. The main causes are Bacterial or fungal infection– if the ear becomes full ofRead More
September is national Pet Smile Month, when veterinary surgeons around the country will perform free dental checks on your pet. During September 2010 owners may take their pets into participating Pet Smile Month Veterinary Practices and receive a complimentary “Pet Smile Check-Up” – a free check on their pet’s oral health. In addition the veterinaryRead More
