Any cat or dog can develop diabetes, and regular screening is recommended in older pets. Simple urine and blood tests can diagnose the illness, and getting a head-start on treatment can make it all the simpler to treat.
Does your pet match two or more of these risk factors? It could be worth being proactive on diabetes. Talk to your vet today.
Do you dread each firework season because your dog is frightened of loud noises 🎆? It is distressing to see your pet upset and struggling to cope, but there is help available for your pet. Alongside veterinary treatment, there are steps you can take before the next firework season starts to help your dog.
If you have a noise-sensitive dog, how have you helped your pet cope with fireworks?
Does your dog find firework season frightening? Your pet is not alone, as many animals find fireworks and loud noises difficult to cope with. Even if your dog shows no signs of fear from fireworks, there are several simple steps that all dog owners can use to help their pet stay calm and safe during fireworks.
Do you have any tips that you have found to help keep your dog calm during the firework season? 🎆
Cat owners are often surprised to hear that many cats are happy to have their teeth brushed daily. While brushing is the most effective way to keep your pet’s teeth clean, not every cat will accept having their mouth handled. If your cat won’t tolerate having their teeth brushed then speak to your vet about other options you can try to help keep your cat’s teeth clean.
This could be the reason they rest for up to 22 hours per day...
Senior pet food can support the needs of older pets (7+ for cats, 8+ for dogs), with nutrition balanced for a more sedate pace of life and extra help for ageing joints, for example.
There’s lots to choose from on our website, and we’d be happy to answer any of your questions! 💻
https://www.vetimed.co.uk/en/pet/search/?keywords=senior+food&go=GO
🐶 Not only do puppies need a good quality puppy food, but different breeds will also have different requirements from their diet - for example a small lap dog pup will need smaller kibble pieces and a large working breed will need a different energy balance to avoid joint problems but still build stronger bones.
There are lots of options on our website to choose from, or get in touch to ask for advice!
https://www.vetimed.co.uk/en/pet/search/?keywords=puppy+food&go=GO
😺 To ensure your kitten gets off to the best start in life, they should be fed good quality kitten food to keep up with their rapid growth rate between 4 and 12 months of age.
We have many of the leading brands available on our website - click through to have a look or get in touch to ask for our advice!
https://www.vetimed.co.uk/en/pet/search/?keywords=kitten+food&go=GO
🏠 Lockdowns, restrictions and quarantines over the last year or more have meant our pets have enjoyed spending more time with the whole family! But how do they feel now the kids are back at school and we’ll be heading out when working and socialising?
Pets are commonly infected with intestinal worms, but we cannot easily see if our pets are infected. Often, they don’t show any signs, but here we have listed the most common symptoms.
As some intestinal worms can also infect us, it’s best to treat our pets regularly to ensure they do not pose a threat to anyone’s health.
When was your pet last treated for worms?
Anxitane - Share and Win!
New! Anxitane for calming your cat or dog - watch this short video and share for your chance to win one of two packs for your pet. Two winners will be chosen randomly from all sharers on 11th Dec.
