Responsible pet care requires puppies to be taken to the vet for their initial course of vaccinations, but this cannot protect them for the rest of their lives. The immunity weakens over time and your …
Pet Care
Pet care information for all species including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. Topics include annual health checks and vaccinations, dealing with pet behaviour problems, skin and coat conditions, giving tablets, lost pets, grooming, flea and tick prevention and much more.
Annual Health Checks
Pets age much more quickly than we do. The old saying is that one year equals 7 dog years. This is an approximation, and varies with species, breed and age, but it is more or less true for both dogs …
Chocolate Toxicity In Animals
Chocolate can be a killer! Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals. Toxicity, or poisoning, is most common in dogs because of their habit of …
Cruciate Ligament (TTA) Surgery
The most common knee injury in the dog is rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL), also frequently called the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This injury can occur at any age and in any …
Pet Care Tips for Cold Weather
When cold weather sets in, it is important to take extra care of your pets by helping them stay warm and safe throughout the winter months. Pets’ cold tolerance varies based on their coat, body …
Fear and Anxiety in Pets
When describing animal behaviour, "fear" and "anxiety" can be confusing terms as they are often used interchangeably. A fearful response is an instinctive self-preservation mechanism, such as a …
Anal Gland Disease and Its Treatment
Anal gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and often causes of 'scooting' behaviour, where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet. What are anal glands? Anal …
Chewing Behaviour in Dogs
"Oh no, not my favourite slippers!" Yes, another shoe's tragic demise by your chomping and slobbering fiend. To be fair, chewing is a perfectly natural thing for a dog to do. Understanding why dogs …
Top Ten Nutrition Questions
There are many differing opinions about what constitutes the best diet for dogs and cats. Since high quality premium foods (also know as super-premium) deliver all the nutrients required for good …
Cats Get Arthritis, Too
'Trousers' was not enjoying winter any more. As a 14 year old senior citizen he had long ago earned the right to sleep on his favourite cushion on the couch, but now he just curled up on the carpet …