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

Heart disease is common in many breeds as they get older. The two common problems seen are a leaky heart valve (mitral endocardiosis) and a weakened heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy).  It is important to have at least  an annual check up by your vet to detect any new heart murmur which may indicate the startRead More

Dog prostate disease is seen commonly in entire male dogs.  A new screening test has just become available to detect the commonest problem called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH.  Over 50% of dogs over five years of age show histological signs of early BPH. BPH can cause constipation or straining to pass motions blood inRead More

Puppy training is  essential for all, and time taken early on with the basics will go a long way to prevent behavioural problems developing later in adulthood. Remember that there are only two basic training techniques- reward  for good behaviour, and being ignored if badly behaved. Always reward your puppy/ dog with verbal praise FIRSTRead More

Choosing your kitten can be difficult when presented with  multiple  cute little ones to pick from.  Below are my top ten tips: Look for one with bright clean eyes, a clean nose and one that is lively. Runny eyes or frequent sneezing can be a sign of infection with cat flu viruses, which can beRead 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

Dogs can pick up a dangerous disease from slugs and snails in your garden, called lungworm or angiostrongylus. It is being spread by foxes to the slugs or snails and if your dog eats a slug or snail, or even licks the slug trail it can pick up the disease, which can cause severe bleedingRead More