Scratching is a natural behaviour for cats. It is part of a cat’s instinct and most people are not aware of this but scratching is also a way to communicate with other cats. This behaviour not only leaves a visible mark in the scratched surface but it also leaves a scent for other cats to smell. Cat’s paws have scent glands and through scratching cats mark their territory.
The best way to prevent your pet from scratching your furniture at home is to provide an acceptable, inviting area for your cat to scratch. Does your cat have a scratch post?
Pet insurance is in place to provide funding for pets in their time of medical need. It can help to take away the financial worry out of what is an extremely stressful time for owners, ensuring that a beloved companion receives the best and most appropriate care. But there’s more to pet insurance than perhaps you knew…
Thankfully, we do not see some diseases as commonly in the UK anymore because as responsible pet owners, we're great at vaccinating our pets. However, they’re still out there, so any unvaccinated dog is still potentially at risk.
Do you have any queries about vaccinating your pet? If so, please get in touch!
Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria sticks to the teeth and forms plaque or tartar. This hard layer eats away at the gumline and the ligaments holding a tooth in place, causing wobbly teeth and painful gums.
Here’s how to help avoid or delay severe periodontal disease.
Scratching is a natural behaviour for cats. It is part of a cat’s instinct and most people are not aware of this but scratching is also a way to communicate with other cats. This behaviour not only leaves a visible mark in the scratched surface but it also leaves a scent for other cats to smell. Cat’s paws have scent glands and through scratching cats mark their territory.
The best way to prevent your pet from scratching your furniture at home is to provide an acceptable, inviting area for your cat to scratch. Does your cat have a scratch post?
Do you have pet insurance? We're sure that you agree, there's no doubt that the best and most advanced veterinary care comes with a price tag, due to its often specialist nature.
We encourage pet owners to consider taking out an insurance policy to ensure that finances don’t hinder the most appropriate treatment for a pet should they fall unwell or become injured.
It's important to get a good quality insurance policy, so here are some of our top tips...
⚠️ How often do you check your pets for ticks?
