Cats and dogs suffer mental health issues just like people. While people can seek help, sometimes the signs and symptoms in pets can be difficult to read, they rely on us to realize something is wrong. Separation anxiety is common in dogs. If you are planning a holiday and its time for kennels, or if …
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Mental health in cats and dogs
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Preventing Heat Stroke in Dogs
With the Summer now well and truly here it is important to keep in mind when it is just too hot to walk your dog. You may think it is often not hot enough in the UK to worry about heat stroke in dogs but every year vets treat hundreds of cases. Often it is …
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Skin and Coat Care – Expert advice from our in- house vet Dr Barbara Fougere
The skin and coat really does reveal a lot about your pet’s health. Not surprising given it is the largest organ of the body. How do you keep your pet’s coat and skin healthy? Feed a well balanced and healthy diet, rich in fatty acids, protein and antioxidants. The skin is a large, metabolically active …
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Diarrhoea is one of the common reasons pets go to the vet
Apart from the obvious mess, its more the discomfort and pain that animals suffer that we worry about most. Diarrhoea can be short term or long term, either way it needs to be addressed carefully. Once upon a time antibiotics were used to treat diarrhoea but now we need to be far more considerate of …
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Dental Care for Pets
This month sees Dr Barbara Barbara looking at Dental Care. Could you get through the day feeling good if you never brushed your teeth? If dog or cat’s breath isn’t pleasant, or the gums are bright red anywhere, or the teeth are discoloured with a build up your pet probably has gingivitis or periodontal disease. …
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Should I supplement my dog’s diet?
You may have considered adding supplements to your own diet, maybe you already are, but have you thought about adding supplements to your dog’s diet? As a provider of all-natural pet supplements we are, of course, an advocate for adding them to your dog’s daily diet. Let’s go over the reasons why aka the benefits …
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Our Partner’s PawSquad making Veterinary Advice free to those in Ukraine
As we watch the terrible situation unfold in Ukraine, the PawSquad team feel compelled to do what we can to support pets and their owners at this distressing time. As such, they have made their 24/7 online veterinary support service available free of charge to all those in need in Ukraine. Find out more by …
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Ear problems in dogs
Many dogs suffer from ear problems and if you’re worried your dog might be suffering from one, we’re here to help. Read on… Symptoms of ear problems in dogs With most of the common ear problems your dog may experience, there are a few symptoms they are likely to be suffering from on their outer …
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Itchy skin in dogs – home remedies may help!
We may be used to our beloved pets suffering from itchy skin in the summer months with the warmer weather but when winter hits and the temperatures cool, it may come as a surprise when the itching and scratching doesn’t stop. We’re to help you understand what might be causing your pet to itch, what …
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