November is Diabetes awareness month, so we’d like to highlight the seriousness of this disease, make you aware of signs and symptoms and the various treatments to help manage. Firstly – what …
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Pets & 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. As per the Parnell Blog states, "bringing our pets indoors …
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a disease of cats that is caused by a mass in the thyroid gland (located in the neck), which causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones. What do …
Caring for Your Senior Cat
Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog/cat years is more or less true. We consider your cat to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they …
Diabetes in Dogs and Cats
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar, because of a deficiency of a hormone called insulin. What are the symptoms? There …
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 …