Major life changes such as people being home due to COVID-19 isolation, moving homes, disrupted routines, removing/adding people from the home and noisy events such as renovations can all lead to …
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)? FLUTD consists of a group of conditions, many of which cause inflammation of the lower urinary tract. Affected cats frequently show signs similar …
Cat Fight Abscesses
This is by far the most common injury that we see in cats. As the title suggests, abscesses form in cats as a result of fights with other cats. Initially, the wounds that cause them are usually rather …
Nail Clipping for Dogs and Cats
Nail clipping is one of those tasks that some pets don't cope with too well. Not all pets need their nails clipped, but checking the nails regularly is important. A nail that grows too long can cause …
Anal Sac Disease
Anal Sac Disease is quite common in dogs and occurs occasionally in cats. It is the most common cause of ‘scooting’ behaviour - where a dog drags its bottom along the ground. What are anal …
Caring for Your Senior Dog
Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog years is more or less true. We consider your dog to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they generally age …
Fear of Noises in Dogs
Fear of noises (such as thunderstorms and fireworks) is a common problem in dogs. Some dogs react with a mild fear response of panting and pacing; others get extremely agitated and may become …
Behaviour Problems in Dogs
Behaviour problems in dogs are very common, and there are lots of different types. Many of these can be treated with correct diagnosis and retraining techniques. Medication is also available but often …
Behaviour Problems in Cats
Behaviour problems in cats are very common, and there are lots of different types. Many of these can be treated with correct diagnosis and retraining techniques. Medication is also available but often …
Bathing Your Dog or Cat
Note: All of these recommendations are for animals with normal healthy skin. Animals with skin problems need examination and veterinary advice. We may recommend different treatments for animals with …