Arthritis affects 80% of dogs over the age of 8 years old and 20% of dogs of any age. There are probably a similar number of cats affected but less research has been done into these. Arthritis is a painful degenerative disease of the joints and causes pain and stiffness. Humans are not very good at picking up on signs of chronic pain in animals. Signs that your pet may be suffering from arthritis include: slower getting up or lying down slowing down on walks or getting tired quicker slipping or stumbling when walking not jumping up as much as before thinking more about jumping onto or off furniture reluctance… Read More
Continue ReadingWorld Glaucoma Week
It’s World Glaucoma Week from the 10th-16th March. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in people and it can also affect our pets. Glaucoma is a condition where the pressure inside the eye builds up. It is extremely painful and can lead to permanent blindness.
Continue ReadingPet Dental Health Month
February is Pet Dental Health Month. Periodontal disease affects over 70% of all dogs and cats over the age of 3
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Resolutions for your pet
Have you made New Year’s resolutions to improve your health and happiness this year? What about your pet? Here are some suggestions.
Continue ReadingChristmas Dangers for Pets #3 – Plants
From traditional Christmas plants and flowers such as holly, ivy, poinsettia to bouquets of flowers as gifts, many people’s homes will have more greenery in them than normal. Many plants can be toxic to our pets if eaten.
Continue ReadingChristmas Dangers for Pets #2 – Food
Christmas food is often a major part of the celebrations but did you know that many of our Christmas favourites are toxic to our pets? Be aware of the dangers and keep you pets safe this Christmas to avoid heartache and worry over the festive season.
Continue ReadingChristmas Dangers for Pets #1 – Decorations
Christmas can be a time full of danger for our pets. Over the next couple of weeks I will look at different risks which could pose a threat to your pets over this Christmas season. By taking some precautions, we can keep everyone safe.
Continue ReadingAntibiotic Awareness Week
This week is Antibiotic Awareness Week. Antibiotics are really important drugs which save many lives but they need to be used appropriately to keep working. Antibiotic resistance is already starting to cause a lot of problems and has the potential to make currently treatable infections untreatable.
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Cat Care for Life
Cat Care for Life is an initiative from International Cat Care to create a better partnership between vets and cat owners aimed at keeping cats happy and healthy for as long as possible. By providing routine preventative healthcare from kittenhood to old age you can minimise problems occurring in the first place and maximise the chance of early detection of any illness, when much more can be done.
Continue ReadingBe prepared for Brexit
If you are planning on travelling with your pet next year, you need to be aware that the requirements are likely to change after Brexit on the 29th March. To avoid getting stuck at the border with your pet, read our important information before 29th November.
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