Cats in Heat
Is your quiet female cat suddenly yowling all night? Is your independent lady suddenly wanting nothing but cuddles? Is your normally quiet female cat suddenly yowling all night, keeping the whole household awake? Is your independent lady suddenly wanting nothing but cuddles all day? Maybe you’ve noticed there’s lots of other...
Brave Pet of the Month - Cody
We discovered that Cody had developed an irregular heart rhythm at a routine health check. This had us very concerned... We discovered that Cody had developed an irregular heart rhythm at a routine health check. This had us very concerned, especially because as a Great Dane he is predisposed to...
How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
So you’ve got your toothbrush kit, and you’re all ready with your pet friendly toothbrush and paste, but how do you go about act… It’s the same as for us – brushing our dog and cat’s teeth is the best way of keeping dental disease under control. So you’ve got your...
You be the Vet: Does Your Cat Have Arthritis?
Arthritis in cats can be difficult to spot. So how do we work out if they’re having problems with joint pain? Arthritis in cats can be difficult to spot, as they often quickly learn what they can do, and what will cause them to get sore, and they will stop doing...
You Be The Vet: When to Get Your Pet’s Eyes Checked
Are your pet’s eyes bright red and swollen? Are your pet’s eyes bright red and swollen? Or are you staring into those loving eyes and you can’t quite place it, but something doesn’t look quite right? The symptoms of eye disease in pets range from “glaringly” obvious, through to a slightly...
Brave Pet of the Month – Ollie
Ollie and his family are able to sleep through the night! Ollie struggled with his allergic skin for years. Itchy, red and irritated, his scratching was keeping himself and his family awake. He was on cortisone to control the scratching, but there were side effects and it wasn’t working very well...
Should I Let My Cat Outside?
Should you keep your cat indoors, or allow them to go outside? Let’s consider the pros and cons to going outside! Should you keep your cat indoors, or allow them to go outside? Let’s consider the pros and cons to going outside! Pro: Cats that are allowed outside are easier to...
Desexing Your Cat - Fact vs Myth
Cat breeding season normally starts when the days get longer in the early Spring. Myth: Females need to have a litter This is simply not true. While older cats may bond with younger kittens this should not be confused with them feeling like they’re missing out by not having little ones...
Dental Disease – It’s Not All about the Smile
Bad teeth aren’t just about breath like rotting garbage and a yucky looking smile, although these are bad enough. Bad teeth aren’t just about breath like rotting garbage and a yucky looking smile, although these are bad enough. Even worse is the damage that’s happening internally. Below the gum line, the...
Facebook Competition
This chilly winter it’s not all doom and gloom! Be on the watch out for our Facebook competition for your chance to win! This chilly winter it’s not all doom and gloom! Be on the watch out for our Facebook competition for your chance to win! All you have to do...
Brave Pet of the Month - Gemma
Gemma the three legged wonder dog beats cancer again! Gemma’s had run ins with cancer before, and has survived to tell the tale. This time, Gemma’s mum noticed a lump on Gemma’s shoulder and so brought Gemma to see us for a routine lump check. We examined the lump, and took...
When a Dodgy Tummy Isn't Just a Dodgy Tummy
It’s not uncommon for dogs and cats to have an occasional vomit or a little bit of diarrhoea. It’s not uncommon for dogs and cats to have an occasional vomit or a little bit of diarrhoea. But sometimes this is the first sign of more serious disease. How do you know...
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