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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 ⚠️
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 on 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 instead. Does your cat have a scratch post? 🤔
How often do you check your pets for ticks? 🤔
Is your pet's flea treatment up to date? 🤔 Talk to us if you want to make sure that your pet and home are protected!
What is involved in microchipping your pet? 🤔 Have a look 👇
Microchipping is a simple, pain-free procedure. If your pet is not microchipped yet, talk to us!
Here at Monument Vets, we can’t recommend a good quality pet insurance policy highly enough!
Veterinary science is advancing all the time and we can do so much for pets that we once didn’t have the equipment and knowledge to do. With these advancements naturally comes costs and owners can be surprised at the price of some veterinary treatments. Here are some things to bear in mind when choosing a policy for your pet.
Thankfully, we do not see some pet diseases as commonly in Cornwall 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 with us here at Monument Vets!
Pet insurance provides 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…
