What is aspergillosis? Aspergillus is a species of fungus, and aspergillosis refers to when it infects your pet. It rarely causes disease in healthy dogs, however, if the opportunity arises to infect a sick and/or immune-compromised dog, they will seize it – hence why it is referred to as an “opportunistic infection”. Aspergillus is [...]
When we lose a friend or relative, it is taken as a given that we will grieve, miss them, and then gradually adapt and accept (although never “get over”) the loss. Similar stages have been observed by many owners in dogs. However, cats are still something of an enigma to us - and they [...]
If your cat gets into difficulty, is severely ill or is injured, would you know what to do? Our Top Tips will help you to give them the very best chance! 1) Call us at the vets! 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we’ll have a vet on duty. Even if you [...]
Who doesn’t love summer? The warm weather and blue skies are enough to lift the spirits and put a spring into your step. Our pets love it too. Cats spend more time than ever basking on the windowsill and dogs love the extra day length - more time for walks! Don’t forget though that [...]
Why is weight control important? Over half of all dogs and cats (59% and 52% respectively) in the UK are overweight or obese. This means every other consult with our clients could be with a patient who is too heavy. Overweight animals have a significantly reduced lifespan (by up to 2 years in certain [...]
Is playing fetch with our pups really such a good idea? We are often asked about the best types of exercise for our dogs: on-lead or off-lead; for how long; how far should we go? It's a minefield, right? Ultimately the right sort and level of exercise is different for every dog and owner. [...]
Most cats are happiest lazing around at home or in the garden - they certainly don’t stray far from food and cuddles! However, sometimes it might be necessary to take them out of their comfort zone with a trip in the car. Perhaps you need to visit the vets or groomers, or perhaps you [...]
Welcoming a new pet into your home can be a very exciting time for you and your family. However, it also involves a great deal of responsibility and commitment, sometimes for over a decade. To find the pet that is truly suited to your lifestyle there are a number of questions that you should ask [...]
Many assume that a pet with toothache will immediately go on hunger strike and will let us know that something is wrong. However, the truth is that most animals will continue to eat their meals as normal, even with advanced dental disease. The reason for this is simple: In the wild, there was no pet [...]
Growing up around pets creates wonderful memories, teaches responsibility and care, and helps nurture a love for animals. But pets can be costly and hard work. You, the parent, are responsible for making sure your pet is happy and healthy, not your child. For children, the novelty can wear off, leaving you as the [...]
