Many cat owners are familiar with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and FeLV (Feline Leukaemia Virus), two very common viruses that can lead to serious or even fatal illnesses.
Disease progression is characterised by destruction of the immune system and, unfortunately, there is no cure. However, we have a number of options to manage these diseases and make sure your cat is comfortable.
This is especially important if your cat lives with other cats, if you have recently added another cat to the family, or if your cat has outdoor access.
Unlike FIV, a vaccine is available for FeLV, so don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like more information about vaccinating your feline friend. 💉
If you’ve been wondering how you can cut back on your pets’ expenses, you’re likely to consider their preventative care and insurance as these usually take up a considerable slice of your monthly budget.
💉 However, preventative treatments, such as vaccinations, regular check-ups and parasite control, help prevent diseases that would be expensive to treat or even fatal for your pet.
📜 As for insurance, you never know when your pet might fall ill, and having a way to decrease veterinary expenses will help you make the decisions you want for your pet and not those that your budget allows. An alternative here would be to compare different providers’ offerings, ensuring your coverage is adequate, to reduce the monthly fee.
🥣 Regarding their diet, cheap options are often unbalanced and are likely to cause a range of health issues, from gastrointestinal upsets to skin and hair problems or even life-threatening urinary obstructions. We’d be happy to discuss cost-effective options with you if you need advice.
But there are options to cut costs without compromising your pets’ health care and well-being, such as making toys from old materials or buying high-quality food in bulk. What else would you add?
These signs could indicate ear mites, eight-legged parasites (usually of the species Otodectes cynotis) that might be living on the wax and oils of your pet’s ears. 😯
But don’t worry! If you spot these signs in your pet, bring them to us and we’ll be able to quickly diagnose this, as ear mites are visible in a microscope and sometimes even to the naked eye. 🔬
Since these parasites are very contagious, treatment aims to eliminate them from your affected pet and other pets in the household. This might include cleaning the ears with topical antiseptics and medication for parasites.
It’s essential to treat ear mites! Even though they might seem harmless, if left untreated they might have serious consequences for your pet, such as hearing loss.
Does your dog interact with other dogs regularly? 🤔 Then this reel is for you!
Kennel cough is a highly contagious and very common dog disease, which is why most boarding kennels or doggy daycares require mandatory kennel cough vaccines.
Ensure your pooch is protected 👉 Schedule your appointment today! 📲
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?
Have you ever heard a heartbeat? ❤️
When the heart muscle contracts to pump blood, it makes two distinct sounds – one from the contraction of the atriums, which send blood to the ventricles, and the other, of the ventricles, which send blood to the whole body.
This happens over and over again to keep the blood flowing, between 60 and 160 times per minute in dogs! This is what we call the heart rate.
A heart murmur occurs when a different sound join these two regular beats. This sound can be caused by turbulent blood flow due to a heart problem, changes in blood thickness or can have no apparent cause.
A heart murmur is easy to hear on a physical exam using a stethoscope, and then we can determine the precise cause with a special ultrasound exam called an echocardiography. 🩺
Our routine health consultations are the best way to ensure your pet doesn't have a hidden heart problem, so schedule yours today!
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