Has your older cat developed an ‘Attitude’ recently? Or perhaps had a few accidents around the home? Hyperthyroidism is a common disease in teenage cats, sadly sometimes, their symptoms are missed and referred to as just ‘old age’. Overactive thyroid gland (another name for the condition) is something we see quite […]
Heat stroke is caused by a drastic increase in body temperature, usually from periods of exercise in the sun. Sadly, most dogs do not know when to stop and will keep chasing balls despite becoming over-heated. Guinea pigs and rabbits also need to be kept cool, in a shaded area of your garden or […]
Our Spring 2018 newsletter has arrived – its filled with advice on how to keep your pet happy and healthy in 2018. Read it here. Below is a few snippets of what’s included in this seasons newsletter. Including some top tips to keep your pets happy and healthy in 2018. Parasite alert! […]
Our Winter Newsletter is packed with advice on how to keep your pets happy and healthy this festive season. The cold winter months bring particular challenges for our pets, and as their owners, we need to be alert to the problems they can suffer at this time of year. Healthy eyes: Read our […]
Clipping your pets nails is an essential part of grooming your pet and with a little knowledge it is possible to do this at home. What type of clippers should I use? There are many types of clippers available to buy for dogs and cats choose a size according to how big the […]
Neutering your pet – what you need to know. The benefits of neutering can be applied to most species. Neutering your pet can be done from as young as 4 months of age in rabbits and ferrets. Cats – most cats are neutered around 5 months of age. Dogs – we normally advise puppies […]
Our Autumn Newsletter has arrived, read it here! Do fireworks put your pet in a fizz? Does your pet get stressed by fireworks? Or is your pet a real worrier? Sadly fireworks is more of a ‘season’ than a night so being prepared before they start is key to having a stress free home […]
