Rat bait (rodenticide) is unfortunately a common cause of dog poisoning. It’s often stored in the home and shed and can be put down and subsequently forgotten about…until of course you find your pup feasting on it. These poisons are designed to kill rats by stopping the bloods ability to clot normally by affecting the […]
Fertilisers are toxic to both cats and dogs, however most cases of poisoning happen to dogs, mainly due to their scavenging nature. Fertilisers generally contain nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium and can vary in what is added to the fertiliser such as agents to kill plants, insects and fungi. Signs seen after ingestion depend on the […]
Don’t let Lilies beauty fool you, they are highly toxic to cats. In fact, eating the smallest amount can cause their kidneys to fail, and even with intensive therapy, sadly, many cats die. All parts of the plant including the pollen are considered toxic and younger cats seem more susceptible because they are more likely […]
Following on from our last post that listed the reasons why dogs get itchy, our vets now have some tips for helping you manage your itchy patient, even at home. How can I help my itchy dog? It’s a good idea to read our first post to help you identify the reason why your dog […]
Have you noticed your best mate itching more frequently or scratching non-stop at their skin, ears, paws or bum? Here’s our Vets’ take on the most common causes for scratchy, irritable skin. Why is my dog itchy? There are many reasons dogs itch all the time. Sometimes it’s for pure, blissful relief: just like us, […]
Following on from our last post that listed the reasons why cats get itchy, our vets now have some tips for helping you manage your itchy patient, even at home. How can I help my itchy cat? It’s a good idea to read our first post to help you identify the reason why your cat […]
Have you noticed your cat to be itching more frequently or scratching non-stop at their skin, ears, paws or bum? Here’s our Vets’ take on the most common causes for scratchy, irritable skin. Why is my cat itchy? There are many reasons for cats to scratch. Sometimes it’s for pure, blissful relief: just like us, […]
Diarrhoea is a sign of an unhappy gastrointestinal tract and is characterised by watery or loose bowel movements. It may also have mucous or blood in it. Diarrhoea is just a symptom and can be the result of many underlying causes. In this case, we need to find the cause of the diarrhoea so that we can […]
It’s hard to see our elder pets struggle to perform tasks that were once second nature such as getting into the car. Changes in behaviour like this are one of the first signs that something is not right. A hands-on examination from your local Vet would be a great place to start, and as soon as […]