Would you recognise the signs that your pet is suffering from an allergy? 🐾
Common allergy symptoms in pets include:
🩺 Redness
🩺 Sneezing
🩺 Coughing
🩺 Watery eyes
🩺 Ear infections
🩺 Gastrointestinal issues
🩺 Itchy skin (the most common sign in pets!)
The first step in managing pet allergies is proper diagnosis. We can help identify triggers and formulate a customised treatment plan for your companion.
Has your pet ever suffered from allergies?
When you see your dog having a seizure, this is understandably very distressing! 🐕🐾 In a second, they are ok, and the next, they seem to have lost control of their body.
This is most often caused by idiopathic canine epilepsy, which means we don't what's causing the seizures. However, prompt treatment should be sought, as repetitive seizure activity might become an emergency. Please call us as soon as you suspect or see that your pet has had a seizure!
Do you have a pet first aid kit? Would you know what to do in an emergency? 🤔 These are vital questions for any pet owner!
Take a look at our video and learn the basics of a well-stocked pet first aid kit 🩹 🐾 And if you find yourself facing an urgent situation, call us as soon as you see it so we can help you get your pet to us safely.
A recent law change has introduced mandatory microchipping for cats and owners will have until June 2024 to microchip their cats🐈
We feel this is an amazing step forward for the protection of our beloved feline family members as it helps pets who have been lost or stolen get reunited with their owners.
Is your cat microchipped? If they aren’t yet, or if your contact information is outdated, don’t hesitate to schedule a visit with us!
What pet insurance can mean for you and your pet. 🩺
It truly is a privilege to own and care for a pet. However, you must consider the different costs when becoming a pet owner.
Even when you have everything planned and budgeted, you cannot predict the future and any unexpected veterinary or pet-related costs that might arise.
Our golden oldies might start slowing down as the years go by but don’t chalk this up to old age!
Talk to us, and together we can find the best treatment plan to help your pet remain pain-free and mobile for as long as possible 📲
Have you heard of feline idiopathic cystitis? Check out our reels, and get in touch with us if you spot any of these signs on your cat. 😺
If you ever notice that your cat cannot urinate or is straining to pee and nothing comes out, this is a medical emergency, and you should bring them in right away.
If you’ve ever adopted a puppy, you’ve probably heard of canine parvovirus. This illness can be life-threatening in puppies and is one of the diseases that vaccinations protect against. 💉
Check out our video, and get in touch right away if you spot these signs on your puppy!
There are a number of diseases that can cause nausea and vomiting in dogs, from life-threatening intoxications to something as harmless as motion sickness from car rides.
A frequent cause of sickness that often results in dramatic episodes of vomiting is scavenging behaviour, which is natural to dogs 🐶
Depending on its intensity, duration and cause, vomiting can result in severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which will affect all of your pets’ bodily functions.
So, what can you do in these situations? Watch our video to find out 👀
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a frequently diagnosed problem in cats, with overweight animals and those who don't exercise often seeming to be more at risk.
As there are many conditions that can cause FLUTD, please talk to our team if you notice your cat is having problems urinating. Some of these, like complete urethral obstructions, are medical emergencies and can be fatal if left untreated ⚠️
Did you know that there are a number of ocular conditions that can affect our pets? 🤔 👀
These may not only compromise their vision (temporarily or even permanently) but are often painful, so please address them as soon as possible ⚠
Even though eye irritation is usually easy to detect, other signs of ocular disease can be more subtle. Watch our video to get to know them and book an appointment if you recognise any of these in your pet 🐾
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Put your knowledge to the test with our video quiz! ✔️
Do you have an osteoarthritic pet? What works best to keep them pain-free? 🤔
There are several options to help us manage osteoarthritis in pets – talk to us if your pet is struggling!
Cardiac disease in dogs is very common, especially in our golden oldies! ❤️ There are several causes for it, many of which get worse with age, the two most common being dilated cardiomyopathy and issues in the mitral valve.
Keep an eye out for symptoms of heart disease, and if you feel your furry friend isn’t doing so well, don’t hesitate to give us a call!
Dental disease can cause a lot of pain and discomfort to our pets, and it is estimated that more than 80% of cats and dogs over three years of age suffer from it.
Fortunately, this can be prevented or treated!
Cats often mask the signs of dental disease until they are in a lot of pain, so don’t miss these signs 👇
A good insurance plan for your pet is vital to make sure they are always protected in case of emergency situations but choosing the most adequate plan for you and your pet is not always easy!
Check our video on how to choose the best policy for your pet 👇
Need help? We are here for you so don’t hesitate to contact us.
A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is inserted under your pet’s loose skin on the back of their neck to provide safe and permanent identification.
If your pet is not microchipped, don’t hesitate to give us a call!
How often do you check your pets for ticks? 🤔 Ticks can spread disease and infection ⚠ As pet owners, we must up our game when it comes to tick control ✔ Help keep your pet safe from ticks...
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