Spring is a wonderful time of year; we can get outside for sunnier dog walks and our cats and bunnies enjoy the warmer weather. However, it is important to remember the dangers that the season brings, so we can keep our pets healthy and happy. Easter Chocolate Chocolate poisoning can cause … [Read more...] about Spring Dangers
The Dangers Of Easter Chocolates
At this time of year it seems that chocolate is everywhere! Whilst we may enjoy tucking into our Easter eggs, if our pets get into it, it can spell disaster! Chocolate is incredibly toxic to our pets. Cats and dogs can’t metabolise the theobromine in chocolate, which can lead to a fatal build … [Read more...] about The Dangers Of Easter Chocolates
Urinary Disease In Cats
There are several conditions that can affect a cat's urinary system and, unfortunately, these issues are fairly common among felines. Clinical signs of urinary disease are usually similar, regardless of what is causing them, and include: Straining to urinate, even crying out when urinating, … [Read more...] about Urinary Disease In Cats
Puppy Vaccinations
When should I vaccinate my new puppy and why? Here at Heathfield, we follow guidelines laid out by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association with a protocol of vaccinations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks. Puppies can socialize 2 weeks after their 12-week vaccination. Why do we recommend this? In … [Read more...] about Puppy Vaccinations
Written Prescriptions
Written prescriptions are available from this practice. You may obtain Prescription Only Medicines (Veterinary) (POM-Vs) from your veterinary surgeon OR ask for a written prescription and obtain these medicines from another veterinary surgeon or a pharmacy. There are a small number of … [Read more...] about Written Prescriptions
Canine Obesity
In simple terms, being overweight will impact your pet's health. Obesity increases the risk of health problems and can shorten your pet's life. It is an incredibly common for us to see overweight dogs, but it can be prevented and rectified. How can I tell if my dog is overweight? A 'body … [Read more...] about Canine Obesity
Flea Treatments and Prevention
Fleas and the itching they cause are one of the worst things to deal with. Although we think of fleas as a mainly summer problem, this isn't the case. Central heating allows fleas to flourish in the winter months, so although many of us have turned down our heating this winter, this is still … [Read more...] about Flea Treatments and Prevention
Distemper in Cats
What Is Feline Distemper? The formal medical name for feline distemper is feline panleukopenia. This is a disease caused by a member of the parvovirus family. This is a nasty, highly contagious and potentially fatal disease, but thankfully it is now quite rare due to vaccinations. The virus … [Read more...] about Distemper in Cats
Ear Infections
What are ear infections? Ear infections are a growth of bacteria or yeast in the ear. They often have an underlying cause, such as allergies. Infections will generally affect the outer ear canal, this is called otitis externa. The infection can spread to the middle (otitis media) and inner ear … [Read more...] about Ear Infections
Poisons
Our pets can be less than discerning when deciding what to eat, dogs especially are prone to eating whatever they find that looks tasty. It's important as an owner to be aware of the most common poisons you may find in your house and keep them well out of reach of pets. If you … [Read more...] about Poisons
