Why Are Vets Near Me So Expensive? [easy-social-share] "Why are Vets Near Me So Expensive?" Vets hear this question nearly on a daily basis. And when people learn that vets are not paid a high salary like doctors, it can be confusing to understand why vet care is so expensive. Remember that even if you [...]
How To Recognise, Treat & Prevent Dementia In Dogs [easy-social-share] As our pets get older their interactions with us often change. Many start to refuse to go on walks, where once they enjoyed it. Some may begin to have accidents inside, become more vocal, or be less obedient. Many become less tolerant of being handled [...]
How To Spot Ringworm In Dogs And Cats? Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment [easy-social-share] You see the classical circular bald spot on your pet....eek could it be ringworm? Ringworm in dogs and cats is a highly contagious fungal skin disease of the superficial layers of the skin, hair and nails, that whilst relatively harmless to the [...]
How To Know When To Call The Vet? [easy-social-share] Sometimes it can be difficult to know when to call the vet for their advice verse waiting and monitoring your pet or horse for a bit longer. In reality, if you are thinking about and perhaps asking others this question, then really you do need to [...]
Chocolate Toxicity In Dogs If your dog has eaten chocolate, one of the first questions to ask is: how much chocolate is dangerous for a dog? Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, which dogs cannot metabolise efficiently. Even small amounts can cause poisoning depending on your dog's weight and the type of chocolate eaten. Use [...]
Can You Spay A Dog In Heat? Dangers And Recommendations [easy-social-share] Your bitch has reached sexual maturity and is due to be spayed, you're thinking that you'll book that spay surgery appointment and then you discover - she's in heat! We all know that a heat cycle lasts approximately 3 weeks, so does it matter [...]
How To Tell If Your Pet Is In Pain [easy-social-share] No one likes seeing their pet in pain, but how can we be sure that pain is the problem? Sometimes signs are very obvious - your dog is lame, your horse is colicking, or your cat is snarling at you when you touch their coat. [...]
Five Easy Tips For Bringing Home A New Puppy [easy-social-share] Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time. Depending on your home circumstances, there are plenty of things to consider to prepare for your new puppy’s arrival. To ensure the transition to a new home is smooth sailing, we've gathered some top tips to [...]
Personally I love autumn. The days are usually crisp and clear with plenty of sun, while the nights are cooler. The gorgeous colours of leaves as they change colour create some magnificent scenery, but amongst all this beauty there are some things that may pose a risk to your pet. Here are some tips to help keep your pet safe in the autumn months.
Scientists believe that the dog early ancestor the wolf became domesticated to humans due to them hanging around villages. These domesticated wolves were quite happy to spend time with people in these villages because they could scavenge for leftovers. So, it seems that it’s instinctive for our pets to scavenge for food scraps even though they have regular meals and aren’t dependent on the food they find lying around.
