Signs Of Dementia In Dogs & Cats - How To Slow Progression [easy-social-share] Our pets are living longer than ever before due to advances in veterinary medicine, sadly this means we often see more signs of dementia. However, it's not just old dogs and old cats that might show signs of a cognitive disorder. Studies [...]
When Do We Worry About Lumps & Bumps On Our Pets? [easy-social-share] As you have probably heard me say before, prevention is better than cure, well in this circumstance we might not be able to prevent, but we can certainly look out for and act immediately when we see lumps and bumps on skin of [...]
Brachycephaly In Dogs: What To Do To Help Them Breathe Brachycephaly in dogs is a structural condition where a dog has a "short head" i.e. a very flat face with very little length to its nose. Dogs and cats with this type of skull conformation often have problems breathing, and sadly, many will die. In [...]
Best Joint Supplements For My Dog, Cat Or Horse [easy-social-share] We often take joint supplements for ourselves, so when our pets or horses become a little slow, painful or arthritic, we'd like to do the same for them. Due to licensing laws, many supplements don't need to meet the same rigors of scientific testing that [...]
How To Handle Grief When An Animal Dies [easy-social-share] Our pets are a huge and significant part of family life for many of us. So when they pass, the grief we feel can be as devastating as that of losing a close member of our human family. There would be few of us around that [...]
Ask Dr Leigh If you've got a question about animal health, send them for Dr Leigh to answer. You can check out past shows below, or come and join us live on Facebook or YouTube. 1 May 2018 Check out Dr Leigh discussing dog behaviour at the park and answering your questions about your pets [...]
Do Flea And Tick Treatments Kill? [easy-social-share] We all want to do the best for our pets, and part of that is providing our pets with effective flea and tick prevention. There has been a lot of discussion on social media networks, including some very large and active Facebook groups that say that certain brands [...]
Understanding The Aggressive Dog [easy-social-share] The media is full of stories about the aggressive dog that has attacked a person, child, or another dog. We are frequently exposed to the dog fight at the park, even scuffles at the local cafe when a dog sitting quietly is attacked by one walking past. Dog fights are [...]
Why Your Dog Can't Breathe: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome [easy-social-share] It's not uncommon for owners of brachycephalic dog breeds such as French and English Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, and Shih Tzus to be concerned that their dog can't breathe. These breeds have a shortened skull with very little normal nose that predisposes them to issues such [...]
Feeding Raw Chicken Is Linked To Paralysis In Dogs [easy-social-share] Feeding raw meat to our pets always carries a risk to their health due to the potential of a high volume of bacteria being consumed. We need to be very careful with food hygiene for not only our dogs but also ourselves and those around [...]
