Did you know that keeping your dog in a slim and fit body condition is actually associated with a reduced risk of joint problems, heart and respiratory disease, diabetes and some types of cancer?
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Category: Pet Tips
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It’s quite common for owners to find new lumps on their pets during routine grooming or cuddle-time and start feeling a little worried. What could the lump be? And what’s the best course of action, monitoring at ...
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Whilst our domesticated feline friends may like to think of themselves as little wild jungle cats, they still require our assistance to stay healthy, starting with the protection of a regular vaccination and para...
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Seeing your pet afflicted with any unwellness or injury can be very worrying and may leave you feeling helpless or uncertain, especially if you’re unsure whether their condition warrants an emergency or after-hou...
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Regular veterinary care is important for keeping your pet in good health. During your pet’s six-monthly veterinary health checks, we will perform a general physical assessment and make recommendations on any prev...
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Two years ago, a couple of days after Christmas, Pepper seven-year-old female Schnauzer was acting quieter than usual. She had left half her breakfast untouched, which for Pepper was highly unusual. Over the next...
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Did you know that many cases of feline anxiety may sadly go unrecognised? This is because cats, not being pack animals, won’t always seek social support as a dog would, and instead may mask feelings of s...
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Has your pet been diagnosed with an underlying allergy as the cause of their recurrent ear or skin irritation? Whilst this can be disappointing news to receive, you and your pet can take comfort in the f...
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Veterinarians frequently recommend pet “dentals”, but what does this procedure actually involve? Read on as we explain more about what happens during a dental procedure, and how we can help keep your pet’s pearly...
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Signs of poor digestive health in your dog or cat can be uncomfortable for your pet and be a cause of concern for you. Some owners write these signs off as a ‘sensitive stomach’, and either tolerate the symptoms ...
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Like us, our pets can unfortunately fall victim to the ‘middle-aged spread’ and put on weight. This occurs due to the natural slowing of the metabolism associated with ageing, which can predispose your pet to exc...
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It can sometimes be hard to know which injuries or illnesses are emergencies and require a veterinary consultation or more urgent veterinary care. Which symptoms suggest urgent care is required? As a genera...
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