Microchipping and registration for dogs
Did you know that all puppies must be registered with the local council by the time they are three months old?
Rat bait poisoning
Beware when you put out the rat bait to get rid of those pesky vermin. Most rat baits have a characteristic green dye, but dogs and cats have poor colour vision and may mistake it for a change of food or a little treat.
Cat vaccinations and disease prevention
Cat vaccinations – what diseases do they help to prevent?
A guide to feeding mum and weaning puppies
During the last four weeks of pregnancy, your bitch should be fed solely on a good quality, complete and balanced puppy food, which should be tailored to either small or medium sized breeds.
Does your pet have bad breath?
Bad breath is one of the early signs your pet may have dental disease. As veterinarians, we are concerned about dental care for many reasons. Not only can dental disease cause your pet discomfort, the high levels of bacteria in a diseased mouth can periodically be released into the blood stream, potentially affecting heart, kidney and liver.
What’s parvo
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral infection which causes depression and a sudden onset of profuse smelly bloody diarrhoea, vomiting and fever.
Toilet training made easy
The success of toilet training your puppy is dependent on a number of important factors – whether your puppy is indoors, whether you are at home to monitor them and whether you are being consistent with the training.
Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a complex disease primarily involving genetic conformation of the hip joint. Growth rate, especially in the first 60 days of life, and the mineral composition of the diet fed during puppyhood also play a large role.
Bloat (GVD) in dogs
Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is a potentially fatal condition in dogs, where the stomach twists and becomes engorged with air and froth. GDVs are most common in large, deep-chested dogs, such as Huntaway dogs, Dobermans, Rottweilers and Boxers. GDVs are emergencies.
Taking your cat to the vet
Cats are territorial creatures and rarely ever leave their home; when they do it usually means they’re going to one of two places – the vet or the cattery.