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In recent years, e-cigarettes have become increasingly popular as an alternative to smoking. But did you know they pose a risk to your pets? The risks The liquid cartridges used in e-cigarettes are poisonous if ingested. The smell of liquid nicotine in the e-cigarettes is incredibly … [Read more...] about The Dangers of E-Cigarettes to Pets
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 his … [Read more...] about Top 5 Dental Care Tips for Cats and Dogs
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 trim … [Read more...] about Top 5 Dental Tips for Rabbits and Rodents
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 sure of the potential outcome of the Brexit … [Read more...] about What impact could Brexit have on pet travel?
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 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
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
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
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
As the weather heats up, make sure your pets have enough to drink ... Here are a few tips to make sure your pet gets enough water. In this sort of weather it is important to make sure your pets stay hydrated. Water bowls in a variety of spots around your home and refill with fresh water at … [Read more...] about Stay Cool in the Heat
