How To Keep Your Pets Safe At Halloween [easy-social-share] While Halloween festivities can be fun for us, it can be quite stressful for our pets. Many pets struggle to cope with the increased activity and noise causing their anxiety levels to rise. That's not to mention all the numerous delicious goodies on offer, but food [...]
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 Keep Your Rabbit Healthy & Happy [easy-social-share] Rabbits are an increasingly popular pet, particularly in our time-poor society. However, contrary to popular belief they are not a pet that can be thrown some food and forgotten about. Rabbits need time, care, and attention. Rabbits are prone to a few health conditions that if [...]
Megaoesophagus In Dogs - Diagnosis And Management [easy-social-share] Megaoesophagus in dogs is a rare and incurable disease that occurs when there is a loss of tone and motility of the oesophagus (food pipe). Animals affected by megaoesophagus have trouble eating and often struggle with regurgitation. This occurs because the oesophagus dilates and loses the ability [...]
Dog Tooth Extraction - Costs And Treatment [easy-social-share] It's not uncommon to find that your pet has a broken tooth. Or your vet discovers a fractured tooth during a routine health check such as when you present your pet for vaccination. Most animals that have broken teeth display few, if any, signs of pain. This, [...]
Why Desex A Dog? Pros & Cons Of Spaying & Neutering [easy-social-share] The decision to desex a dog can be a very difficult one for many owners. There is a lot of confusing information on the internet with a lot of conflicting opinions, even amongst vets. In this article, we will look at the bigger [...]
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. [...]
How To Feed Bones Safely To Dogs [easy-social-share] There are many conflicting opinions related to whether we should feed our dogs' bones. When asked their opinion as to whether feeding bones to dogs is a good idea, many vets will give you the hard NO, while others will advise - "it depends". Feeding bones isn't [...]
How A Vet Dentist Examines A Painful Horse's Mouth [easy-social-share] Many signs of equine dental problems are subtle and easily missed by owners and trainers. While regular horse mouth exams are recommended, there are times when the signs of mouth pain are not so subtle and you need your horse looked at sooner than later. [...]
Six Easy Tips To Prepare For A New Kitten [easy-social-share] Welcoming a new kitten into your family is super exciting, they bring such joy and new mischief into your life. If you've never owned a kitten before, read on to discover our top tips to ensure that your new kitten's arrival is smooth and stress-free. 1. [...]
