Rule 1: Clean Your Dogs Ears Under Veterinary Advice Only PLEASE Do not use milk, olive oil or any other home made recipe in your pets ear. If you are concerned about your pets ears bring your pet to your local vets for advice. This page is a guide for pets who have been to … Continue reading “How to Clean Your Dogs Ears”
Halloween is a time for gobblins and giggles, trick or treats and thrills and chills. But lets not forget that all this can cause real panic and stress for our pets. Read on for our unspooky tips to keep them safe and calm this scary season. Play noises inside your home This might sound counter … Continue reading “Halloween Pet Safety”
Top Tips : For DOGS: Collect the FIRST pee of the day as follows – the first urination is more valuable for interpreting results BEFORE letting your dog out, put a lead on and go for a walk, it helps if it is in the opposite direction to your usual route, your dog will be … Continue reading “How to Get a Urine Sample”
Lots of people have new puppies at this time, and it can be overwhelming.Your Local Vets are here for routine care, emergency treatments and advice. Here are 5 tips about what you need to be doing with your new puppy at home to make sure they grow into a well adjusted happy adult, who is … Continue reading “Puppy Socialisation – 5 Training and Grooming Tips for Your New Puppy”
In the past few months we have met some lovely new cats at the clinic, more than usual. Many clients are considering cats as a pet, who may have never considered one previously, this may encouraged by the fact that dogs are even more difficult to source right now than usual. Basic Needs At Home … Continue reading “First Time Cat Owners – Five Things that are Different About Cats and Deciding on Should I Get a Cat or A Dog?”
Just a bit Stiff.. We have all heard or even said this about our pets. “Getting on a bit.. “Getting a bit slow..” and usually what we mean is that, there is nothing to be done, “Just old age”. Well there is good new and bad news for you. Read on .. The Bad News … Continue reading ““Just a Bit Stiff” Arthritis and Golden Oldies – Cats”
Just a bit of Arthritis.. We have all heard or even said this about our pets. “Getting on a bit.. “Getting a bit slow..” and usually what we mean is that, there is nothing to be done, “Just old age”. Well there is good new and bad news for you. Read on .. The Bad … Continue reading ““Just a Bit Stiff” Arthritis and Golden Oldies – Dogs”
So its that time of the year again, time for school bags, packed lunches and the daily routine. But its also time to get your pet ready for being left alone in a quiet house.. Here are 2 simple tips to help ease your dog, cat or rabbit back into the winter routine. Dogs 1) … Continue reading “Top Tips for Back To School Time for Pets!”
WHEN YOUR PUP IS ANXIOUS THEY SHOW THE FOLLOWING SIGNS: · Low appetite · Toilet accidents indoors where pups have been previously well trained · Barking/Howling/ Frequent Yawning and lick smacking. · Pacing/Circling · Escaping from the house or garden · Chewing/Digging/Scratching – destructive behaviour · Exuberant welcome home Repeated licking of themselves or bedding … Continue reading “5 Ways to Prevent your Puppy or Dog Having Separation Anxiety as you Return to Work”
Your Pets Health and Hygiene There is no evidence of pets (dogs , cats, rabbits) giving the virus to people at this time, However pets are part of the household and should have the same restrictions applied, eg should observe the 2 metre rule and not be playing or mixing with other pets out on … Continue reading “Corona Virus (Covid 19) and Your Pet – Current Advice”
