Have you noticed your cat to be itching more frequently? Or are they 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 […]
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 any 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 often one of the first signs that something is not quite right. A hands-on examination from your local vet would be a great place to start, and […]
Fireworks are a common cause of anxiety for dogs. Signs that your dog is stressed may include shaking, trying to hide, scratching at and even breaking doors to get inside to ‘safety’ or jumping fences to run away. They may become lost, damage their paws or sadly run into oncoming traffic risking injury or even […]
Dogs love chocolate and will take any opportunity to eat chocolate that is left around within reach. You can guarantee it will be gobbled right up. Unfortunately, chocolate is very toxic to dogs. It’s the theobromine and caffeine in chocolate that is toxic to dogs. The amounts of these toxins can differ in the different […]
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called ‘Toxoplasma gondii’. Its main host is the cat but also affects livestock and humans. Not many cat carers think about this, until they’re pregnant. How do humans get Toxoplasmosis? There are a few ways to be infected, lets start with the most common: • eating undercooked meat […]
The first sign that your pet may be drinking more is that you notice you’re filling the water bowl more often than usual. There could be frequent trips to the toilet, or a pet that used to hold their bladder all night no longer can. The amount of water that your fur kid drinks is […]