Did you know that two of our favourite Easter foods are highly toxic for dogs? Hot cross buns and chocolate stashes are notoriously sought after by pups, however this is no time to play family vacuum cleaner. 1. Hot Cross Buns Sultanas and raisins (and all grapes) are toxic to dogs. The toxin they contain […]
ASK DR CLAIRE My 3 week old kitten just sleeps and drinks kitty milk. Is that normal? It’s normal for young kittens to sleep a lot. Actually it’s normal for most cats to sleep a lot! As a ballpark, kittens can sleep anywhere between 15-20 hours per day (even more in really young kittens). The […]
ASK DR.CLAIRE We’re a family of four (kids aged 8 and 10). Is one or two pups better? One or two dogs is a really tough decision. There’s no easy answer as it really depends on your exact situation, as well as the temperament of the pups. Personally, I have one dog and would find […]
ASK DR CLAIRE Is there the chance of our dog being poisoned by licking a surface that has been treated with a household insect spray? It depends on the spray but most of the regular over the counter insect sprays (the kind you buy at the supermarket) are pyrethrin based and have a very low […]
Here’s the top 6 doggie dangers at Christmas as polled by the Vets at Vetchat. 1. Human food that’s toxic to dogs Chocolate, plum pudding, Christmas cake, stuffing for meats, fruit platters just to name a few. These common foods have ingredients in them that are toxic to dogs and must not be eaten. These […]
Have you ever had a look into your pet’s adoring eyes only to discover there is something ‘not quite right’? What should you do? Can you treat it at home? Can it wait until morning? And what if your pet suddenly appears blind? Eye problems need to be assessed swiftly. Conditions such as corneal ulcers […]
This mental health week let’s look at, and celebrate 4 ways that pets improve our mental health. As a Vet and carer to my beautiful Kelpie Red, the following holds true to me as it does also to countless clients I’ve had the pleasure to look after. 1. Pets reduce stress Stress is a major […]
Some cats just love to lick their owners. Hands, ears, toes, hair- nothing is off limits! But why? It would be really nice if we could ask our kitties this directly, until then here are some explanations as for why. Maybe you just taste good They just love you. Mummy cats lovingly lick their young, […]
Mushrooms can make your dog really sick when they are eaten, and even cause the loss of your beloved pet. There are many species of mushrooms, and many of these are toxic (many are not), but the problem is that there is actually no proven way to easily work out from home if the mushroom […]