What to expect when your pet is having an anaesthetic? There are many different scenarios that see our pets being put under general anaesthetic, whether for x-rays,a routine neutering operation or to have something moremajor done. Whatever the case, it […]

When you are looking to add a pet to your family, there are many options to choose from other than cats and dogs. Plenty of cuddly and furry pets are more compact, easier to care for, affordable, and do not […]

Just like people pets on occasion require emergency medical attention. The first thing to remember in an emergency situation is not to panic, pick up the phone and call your veterinarian. They will need you to describe the issue, so […]

As your cat gets older, you will start to notice physical and behavioural changes which should be addressed so he can continue to have a good quality of life. There are simple ways you can do this, from their exercise […]

Dog owners often tend to dismiss unpleasant smells in their canine companion’s mouth as just ‘dog breath’, but actually a dog’s breath should not be particularly offensive. If it is very pongy, there is probably a preventable or treatable cause […]

Neutering is the process of surgical removal of the gonads or reproductive organs in male and female animals. It may also be termed castration in male animals and ovariohysterectomy or spaying in females. This surgical procedure will result in an […]

Chronic feline gingivostomatitis (GS) is a frustrating disease to manage owing to its elusive, probably multifactorial, etiopathogenesis. It is estimated to affect up to 12% of cats [1]. It is a severe, immune-mediated oral mucosal inflammatory disease of cats, characterised […]

Overview Feline hyperthyroidism (FHT) was first recognized in early 1980s [1] and has since grown in prevalence to become the most common endocrine disease of cats, with 10% of cats over 10 years being affected [2]. Now, the disease is […]

For many pet owners, giving a pet a piece of rawhide to chew seems like a harmless way to occupy their time. However, ingesting rawhide can lead to choking, blockage and digestive issues. Rawhide is an industrial waste product, mainly […]

It has been over 18 months since the first known cases of Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 or SARS CoV-2 were detected in people in December 2019 in Wuhan. The origin of the virus is suspected to be a non-human species […]