Stress free Christmas for your pets
As the activities begin to ramp up this December we need to protect our pets, even if the celebrations look slightly different this year.
Adapting a new pet to your home
It can be a big change when introducing a new pet to your home. We have some tips to make the process easier and what you can expect from it.
Are pets good for our mental health?
Pets have a positive effect on our mental health. They reduce stress and anxiety, make us happy and giving us the unconditional love we need.
The importance of gut health in pets
Our pets excrement can be the first sign that something is wrong with your pet. Have a look at everything you should be looking out for.
Pet straying awareness
Lockdown saw an increase in pet ownership that sadly lead to more pets being returned to shelters or straying. See what you can do to help.
Looking after your pet in Winter
There are some hazards that come with the cold that we need to look out for. Have a look at what you need to look for to protect your pets.
Why do dogs scoot?
Picture the scene. It is a beautiful sunny day and you are out in the park for a dog walk. You stop to have a chat with a friend and then notice the children are giggling at something. You turn round and your dog is scooting along on his bum across the grass. It is quite a common sight in dog […]
How to treat your pet when they have diarrhoea
Providing other causes have been ruled out, your Veterinary professional may advise the following for a simple case of mild diarrhoea. But is very important to take their advice first, knowing that this is an appropriate action to take for your pet. The common first line of treatment for mild diarrhoea is a white meat diet. We feed […]
Body condition scoring in pets
Whilst it is always useful to know how much your pet weighs, it is not so easy to know what a good body weight for your pet is. We can use body condition scoring to help assess and achieve an ideal body weight for your pet. By looking at the shape of your pet from […]
Understanding chocolate poisoning in dogs
Most people know that chocolate is extremely toxic to dogs and should be avoided at all costs. It is a molecule known as theobromine which is prominent in cocoa, and this is the source of the problems for dogs.