This summer if you must take your pet on a road trip ensure the air conditioner is on and there is adequate ventilation in the car. Always have water available. If you are getting out of the car, even for a few minutes, always keep your pet with you. The sad reality is, pets die […]
It’s not lost on us that the internet is full of videos of people sneaking cucumbers behind their cats whilst they are eating or sleeping to see how high they can jump and how frightened they can become. So why are they so scared? Well, of course we can’t know why so many react with […]
My cat loves change. Said no one ever! Cats tend to like a predictable routine and familiar space but the reality is most cats will need to undergo a move of house at some stage in their life. So we know they won’t love it but how can we make the transition as seamless as […]
So your cat has come home with a wound. What can you do? Firstly do a tip to tail check to see what you’re dealing with. Deep cuts (through the skin exposing underlying tissue) and puncture wounds (such as from a tooth or nail) require veterinary attention. If the wound is bleeding apply sterile gauze […]
Just because your cat loves to eat tuna, doesn’t mean it’s good for them! Fish is a great source of protein, but a cat’s diet with a high proportion of human-grade canned tuna can have many problems. Here’s some of them: It’s nutritionally deficient – it lacks essential vitamins and minerals that cats need, namely calcium. […]
Although Paracetamol is a safe and commonly used pain reliever for humans, the same is not true for our pets. Cats and dogs are not little humans and the safety margin for both of them is really low. Cats – Never okay to give paracetamol Cats are so sensitive to paracetamol that even half a […]
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 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 […]