As the days get shorter and we get ready to say ‘winter is here’ we find ourselves also in a second (and hopefully final lockdown). One of the most common conditions we see is pets presented with lameness. One of the reasons is it’s so much harder to give our pets the right amount of …
What is Giant Hogweed Poisoning? When first contacting the giant hogweed, your dog will not have any symptoms at all and this is why giant hogweed poisoning is often mistaken for other dermatitis conditions. It takes exposure to sunlight within the next few days to cause the phytophotodermatitis reaction. The topical exposure is bad enough, …
Meet Lola, one of our star patients for April. Lola is a (very cute) Cavachon. Lola came into us as she had cystitis and was constantly leaking urine. One quick feel of her abdomen by one of our vets revealed a bit more than just a case of normal cystitis. Her bladder felt big and …
Sparkle was brought into us by one of our clients after being newly adopted. They adopted her heavily pregnant as her old owners could no longer look after her any more. After beginning to go into labour over night but, producing no kittens the owners brought her down to us to see if we needed …
As much as we all love this time of year there are some very important things to remember about our pets. Travel: Hopefully we have all got lots of lovely holidays planned for over the coming holidays. If so, make sure it is a priority to ensure your pets are safe. IF travelling abroad it …
1. Mince pies. These Christmas fancies are bad for dogs for a number of reasons. Firstly, they’re jam-packed full of currants, raisins and sultanas, which are toxic to dogs. Secondly, they’re often full of fat and suet which can give them severe stomach troubles, but also, more worryingly, lead to pancreatitis. Finally, they’re usually laced …
If you think going over the river and through the woods is overwhelming, just think what it’s like for your pet. By the time it gets to your destination, it’s been kennelled in a car and possibly had to poop in a strange place, not to mention arriving somewhere that smells foreign and may have …
Do you know the 5 most common causes for cats and dogs getting poisoned? How many of theses do you have in your home? Chocolate- This is the number one cause for poisoning to our pets. We all love it and most of us, cant live with out it which means it is in the majority of …
What is Blue Green Algae Cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) are microscopic bacteria found in freshwater lakes, streams and ponds. They can produce toxins that affect people, livestock and pets (including cats and dogs) that swim in and drink from the algae contaminated water. They give the water a blue green appearance which, is also usually accompanied …
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