Articles, questions and guides on pet care.
My cat has a dry, warm nose. Does it mean that my cat is sick? Owners often ask our vets this question, and the simple answer is no. Cats use their nose to collect important information about their fo...
Every dog might get fleas at some point in their life. They can be a temporary nuisance or a real problem. Read the following article to learn what you need to know to keep your dog free of fleas.
A dog with bloat or GDV is a true emergency. GDV is a sudden and potentially fatal condition in dogs that develops when the stomach becomes distended (dilates) and rotates within the abdomen (volvulus...
Every cat could potentially have fleas at some point in their life. They can be a nuisance or a real problem. Read the following article to learn what you need to know to keep your cat flea-free.
New Year's Eve and other celebrations are difficult evenings for many animals and their owners, as fireworks and other loud noises can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Sound related anxiety is commo...
Cats often vomit or develop diarrhoea, when should we treat? The reason for the vomiting or diarrhoea may be simple, such as a hairball, however the cause could be more serious. Whether the symptoms s...
When it is snowing and cold, there are some things to keep in mind as a dog owner. In this article, we provide useful tips and advice for you and your dog this winter.
During Halloween there is a high risk of dogs and cats ingesting toxic food or dangerous objects. Here we share our best tips and advice on how to celebrate a safe Halloween with your pet!
Kittens usually drink the queen’s (mother’s) milk until the mother gradually weans them at around 4 to 6 weeks of age. Most kittens are eating solid cat food by the time they are 8 to 10 weeks of age....
My dog has a dry, warm nose, does this mean that my dog is sick? Owners often ask our vets this question. The simple answer is that it is not a sign of ill health and can be normal. The main reason a ...
When considering whether dogs can drink milk, or eat products containing milk such as cheese, it comes down to whether your individual dog tolerates it in their diet. Milk isn’t bad for dogs as such, ...
Veteran horses are generally categorised as those aged over 15 or 20 years old. Approximately 40% of the UK horse population is currently in this age bracket. As a consequence of ageing, certain healt...
Some cats and many dogs would gobble up chocolate if given half a chance. But why is this a problem? Read our article for everything you need to know about it.
Dogs normally pass faeces several times a day. If your dog is constipated, then the frequency with which they pass faeces will decrease or stop altogether. Constipation has many causes and, particular...
Vets love their patients, it’s not a secret. But sometimes we really don’t want to see them. For Christmas, for example. Keep reading for what you need to know to spend Christmas with your pets safely...
There are many delicious treats during Christmas that tempt both our dogs and cats. But what really happens if our animals happen to ingest one or more gingerbread cookies? Are gingerbread cookies tox...
There are many delicious treats during Christmas that tempt both our dogs and cats. But what really happens if our animals happen to ingest saffron, one of Christmas' most popular spices? Is saffron t...
Dogs may sometimes break a nail when they are out and about on a walk. The dew claw, above the paw, is more loosely attached and is therefore most prone to damage. Although some dogs have naturally st...
Have you noticed that your dog is suffering from bad breath (halitosis) or dental disease (bad teeth or gums)? Dental disease is often picked up at their annual health check by your vet. Dental proble...
Have you noticed that your cat is suffering from bad breath (halitosis) or dental problems? Dental disease is often picked up at their annual health check by your vet. Dental problems are easy to spot...
You probably have a medicine cabinet at home with medication and stuff for all sorts of mishaps. If you have pets, it’s a good idea to have one for them as well. Check our article on what to put in it...