From designer breeds to adoption shelters, our vets investigate what it actually costs to bring home a cat or dog these days. Obviously this depends on what kind of dog or cat breed or cross you’re looking at. It also depends on where you source your new baby from. Designer breeds will be more expensive […]
Saying goodbye is never easy. These beautiful words from a client brought tears to my eyes, and I think it sums up the incredibly tough decision to euthanise perfectly. “I’ll take comfort in knowing that, If I couldn’t give her anymore good days, At least I didn’t let her have one more bad one.” This customer […]
VetChat vets advocate for desexing of family pets and responsible breeding. Here’s a deep dive into the in’s and out’s of desexing pets. Who? Every cat, dog, and every-bunny can benefit from desexing. If you bought your pet from someone, and are unsure of their desexing history, then you should look into it immediately. Rescued […]
There’s a boom in pet consumer technology such as wearable 24/7 pet monitoring, and new premium digital services promising to enhance your pet’s life and make pet ownership easier. But how will they really help your puppy live a better, safer and healthier life? 1. Telehealth for virtual vet check-ins There’s a growing support for […]
Giving your dog a bath will cleanse their skin of dirt, debris and pollens. It can also be used as a great way to deliver medication to the skin when needed. It can also remove natural oils from the coat, and even cause irritation of the skin. So how often should I bath my dog? […]
ASK DR.CLAIRE We’re a family of four (kids aged 8 and 10). Are two puppies better than one? One or two dogs is a really tough decision. There’s no easy answer and it really depends on your exact situation, as well as the temperament of the pups. Personally, I have one dog and would find […]
Cleaning up after your pet is largely voluntary and when no-one is looking, some people can get a little lazy. Here are 5 reasons to share if anyone is in any doubt how important it is to scoop the poop: Happy community. The smell of poop alone is offensive, and finding you’ve stepped in it, is […]
Grass seeds seem very innocuous, but really they can be nasty and harmful little things. They are a very common cause of discomfort and pain for our pets, especially dogs. They are shaped like an arrow with a very sharp point and feathered sides, and they can easily burrow through skin and lodge into orifices. […]
Shedding of hair is absolutely normal for most cats, provided that they continue to maintain a normal hair coat. However, there are some things that can increase hair turnover (more shedding): Poor diet Inflammation due to allergies both fleas, food and environmental: make sure you use a good flea control regularly as fleas are the […]