Its going to be the warmest week and I can tell you that me wants to jump into a pool! A shade is to cool down and relax after a long sunbathe in the sun. A shallow pool to keep me refreshed, to have a splash and fun. A great idea to calm, cool [...]
Have you recently brought a new companion for your family house, it is a very exciting time many things happening and needing done. Settling a new puppy or any age of dog takes time, but have you thought about grooming? There is all the essentials your new dog needs, you may or may not [...]
Your pets weight is the most important part of their health, to maintain a healthy weight for your dog, cat or small pet, a suitable balanced diet, and exercise is required. Different breed/species come in many forms and sizes take a look at the chart below of a few of them: If you feel that [...]
Behavioural problems can become a household issue very quickly. Thankfully help is available! Behaviour problems can be seen in pets from all walks of life and appear to be more common than in the past. WHY DO PROBLEMS OCCUR? Problems occur for a variety of reasons. Each case is different and causes can be very simple or complicated. Your pets problem(s) could be [...]
When is it the best time to let your new kitten out doors! From 12 weeks old your kitten will have had his/her 2nd set of Vaccinations & microchip, it is best to wait 2 weeks after primary vaccine has been given to give them the best possible immunity. You should accompany your kitten [...]
Sensitive skin causes pets to scratch which traumatises the skin. Secondary bacterial or fungal infections may develop as a result which makes the condition more serious. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT MY PET HAS SENSITIVE SKIN OR ALLERGIES? Dry flakey skin Excessive scratching, licking or rubbing Excessive shedding Hair loss or bald patches Rashes, lumps or bumps [...]
Vaccinations are an important part of maintaining your pets health and for preventing serious illness. WHAT DISEASES ARE MY PETS COVERED AGAINST? Dogs: Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Para-influenza virus. Cats: Cat flu, Feline panleucopaenia and Feline Leukaemia virus. Many people also choose to have their dogs vaccinated against Canine Cough before boarding in kennels or enrolling in training [...]
WHAT IS NEUTERING? Female animals are spayed – this means the womb and the ovaries are removed. Male animals are castrated – this means the testicles are removed. Operations should be straightforward – they are carried out under general anaesthetic and animals usually recover quickly. Neutering shouldn’t mean that your pets will put on [...]
DID YOU KNOW THAT…OVER 80% OF CATS AND DOGS OVER THE AGE OF 3 REQUIRE DENTAL TREATMENTWHY CLEAN MY PETS TEETH?Many people do not realise that dental disease is very common in pets, particularly gum disease.Breed, age and individual tendencies are factors which affect the speed at which dental disease can develop.Dental care should therefore [...]
Please be vigilant if out on the Co Antrim beaches and others as a reminder of the Hemlock water dropwort ‘poisonous parship’ which is the most toxic plant in the United Kingdom, it is dangerous to both Human and Dogs. Larne Borough Council has cleared away 15 kilos of root material from the beach, but [...]
