Spring is a wonderful time of year, or at least it is if you’re not an allergy sufferer! Whilst we humans suffer from sneezing and sniffing thanks to allergens, our pet’s allergies take the form of skin irritation or inflammation. If your cat or dog seems itchy at only certain times of year, they … [Read more...] about Seasonal Allergies
The Dangers of Adder Bites
This is the time of year when your pet could be vulnerable to a bite from an adder, Britain’s only poisonous snake. It’s easily identified by the zig-zag pattern on its skin and can be found with different colour combinations. Adders are shy creatures and will usually disappear long before you … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Adder Bites
Brexit And Pet Travel
What Impact Could Brexit Have On Pet Travel? Please be aware this article was originally published in November 2018. As of late March 2019, the official Brexit date has been extended from 29 March to 12 April 2019, so please treat references to 29 March accordingly. As it stands, no one is … [Read more...] about Brexit And Pet Travel
Top 5 Dental Care Tips for Cats and Dogs
Start Early It is a good idea to get your pet used to having their mouth handled and examined from a young age. This will make routine dental care and veterinary examinations easier and far less stressful for you and your pet. Practice lifting your puppy/kitten’s lips and running a finger over … [Read more...] about Top 5 Dental Care Tips for Cats and Dogs
Top 5 Dental Tips for Rabbits and Rodents
Rabbits and other rodents, such as guinea pigs, have open rooted teeth, which means they constantly grow. Because of this they have very specific dental requirements which, if they are not met, can lead to further health problems. Read on for our five top tips for keeping your rabbit’s teeth … [Read more...] about Top 5 Dental Tips for Rabbits and Rodents
Bonfire Night Tips
Our Tips To Keep Your Pet Calm On Bonfire Night Lots of pets get anxious about fireworks - and some can be very frightened indeed, both from the noise - and the sight of fireworks going off. If your pet is one of them, here are our top tips for a stress free fireworks period: Dogs Your … [Read more...] about Bonfire Night Tips
Harvest Mites
Harvest mites are another of those pesky parasites that plague our pets. As you'll guess from their name, this is the time of year when they come out to play, but they aren't much fun for our dogs and cats. Their scientific name is Neotrombicula (or just Trombicula) autumnalis and they are a … [Read more...] about Harvest Mites
Beware Grass Seeds
After such a long dry summer, the grass and crops are very dried out and grass darts are quite a problem - for cats as well as dogs. Grass Darts (Seeds) Grass dart seeds can be a real problem too - and we've seen several examples recently. Grass darts, from certain kinds of … [Read more...] about Beware Grass Seeds
All About… FeLV
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) Feline Leukaemia virus (FeLV) is an infectious disease that affects the cat’s immune system and makes it more susceptible to other infections. The effects are quite similar to AIDS in humans. However, FeLV only affects cats and does not transfer to humans. What … [Read more...] about All About… FeLV
Grass Seed Injuries
At this time of year, injuries from grass seeds are extremely common - but many people are unaware of the extent of the damage these seeds can cause to their pets. Grass seeds can become lodged anywhere on or in your pets, but are found most often in the eyes, ears and pads of the feet. They can … [Read more...] about Grass Seed Injuries
