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How Long Since Your Pet Had a Tooth Check? (The Importance of Dentals)
The majority of our pets will suffer from dental problems at some point in their lifetime. It’s really important to have their teeth checked regularly as, if caught early, we can help you to reverse the changes and improve their dental health. If things have progressed, we can spot the [...]
Do dogs get diabetes?
Yes, they can - and they do! Studies suggest that between one in five hundred and one in a hundred dogs will be diagnosed with sugar diabetes during their lives. What is diabetes? There are two forms of diabetes - diabetes insipidus (or “water diabetes”, where affected dogs cannot conserve [...]
Keeping Your Pets Sane During Fireworks Season
The leaves are falling off the trees and the autumn nights are drawing in. This means that Bonfire night is fast approaching. Most people have happy memories of bonfire night - toasty fires, sparklers and stunning firework displays. However, not everyone enjoys the noisy light shows, and fireworks can cause [...]
Should dogs be allowed to swim?
When describing dogs most people would say that dogs are good swimmers and should feel comfortable in and around water. While this is true of some breeds, for example many Spaniels can find water no matter where they are, there are other less athletic breeds that prefer to stay on [...]
6 Beach Dangers for Dogs
Going to the seaside is of course the thing to do in hot summery weather! However, if you’re planning to take your pet with you, there are a few things you need to be aware of… For starters, are they actually allowed on the beach? Many beaches ban dogs in [...]
Car Travel with Dogs – Keeping Them Safe and Reducing Sickness
For most of us, cars journeys are an unavoidable part of modern life. Driving is a quick and safe way for us to get from A to B and allows us to take our canine companions along too. Whether exploring new walks in faraway locations, or making essential trips to [...]