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.
How important is it to train your dog? 🐶🐾
It is known that a well-trained dog = a happy dog. Dogs are clever, social animals, and they thrive when they can join in with family activities and are welcome in more places.
Dogs learn by association, so if you reward your dog for doing something, they are most likely to repeat this good behaviour.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats is a very common problem. 😿
This progressive disease can have subtle signs at the start like an increase in drinking, but over time, symptoms become more severe and noticeable.
Get to know the most common signs of chronic kidney disease with our video, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you are concerned about your feline friends’ health 🐈🐾
Unneutered female dogs are at risk of womb infections due to the hormones produced during their normal reproductive cycle ♀️ 🐕
This is one of the reasons why we recommend that owners always consider neutering their pets, unless they are planning on breeding!
If your pet isn’t neutered, keep an eye out for the signs in our video, and call us if you have any concerns. 📲
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!
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.
Are you considering welcoming a new pet into your life? 🤔
We couldn’t be happier for you! Pets are one of life’s greatest joys, so make sure you watch our video for helpful tips on how to give them a great start in life 🥰
We’d love to hear your tips as well – please tell us in the comments ⬇️
Neutering pets can save you a world of trouble! From avoiding certain types of cancer to eliminating unwanted behaviours, neutering is the best option for the large majority of pets and the sooner you do this, the better.
Do you have any questions about this routine procedure? We’re here for you📲
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?
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!
Deciding to neuter your pet can be challenging, as many factors influence this decision.
It is important that you base your decision on reliable information, though, so we’re going to debunk some common myths associated with this procedure 👇
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Recently we removed these ticks from a cat. 🤢 It just shows how important is to keep up to date with flea and tick prevention in the winter months too, although ticks are more common between spring and autumn.
If you are not confident in removing a tick competently you are best off bringing your pet down to the clinic where the vet can remove it for you.
Ticks on dogs and cats
Ticks are spider-like small parasites that suck blood from other animals. They have eight legs, with an egg-shaped body that will become larger and darker when filled with blood. Unlike fleas, they don't fly or jump. Instead, they climb or drop on your pet's coat when they brush past whatever they're sitting on.
Ticks are common in woodland and grassland and, although active throughout the year, you'll most likely see them between spring and autumn. Cats are less likely to get ticks than dogs, but it can still happen.
Tick prevention
Stop ticks from biting your pet by using a tick treatment that either kills or repels them if they attach themselves. There are different types of treatments, such as spot on treatments and tablets.
Peppa was paralysed before operation. Dr William McCartney performed spinal surgery on Peppa. Here is Peppa running in the park after her 2 months of recovery. Thanks to Peppa’s owner, Elizabeth, for the video footage.
