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What Does a Vet Check In a Physical Exam
Whether your pet is seeing us for a routine check or an episode of unwellness, our vets aim to perform a thorough examination during your pet’s vet check. In combination with the information you provide to us about your pet’s … Continue reading
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Tagged cat care, dog care, Pet Care, pet health, physical exam, prevention, vet check, vet visit
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Our Step By Step Flea Treatment For Cats
Have you noticed little black spots crawling back and forth on your cat, or you’ve noticed little black specks that come off them when you give them a nice pat? These are signs of fleas, or flea dirt, which are … Continue reading
Behavioural Issues In Pets
Pets can develop behavioural issues at any time! Animal behaviour is influenced by a combination of genetics, early socialisation, and ongoing physical or mental experiences.
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“Paw” Mental Health
Unfortunately, it’s not just people who can suffer from poor mental health – our feline friends can also be negatively impacted by chronic stress.
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Tagged Behavioural Issues, cat care, health and wellbeing, mental health, Pet Care, pet health
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Butt-Scooting – What Does It Mean?
Is your dog frequently butt-scooting on the floor? As well as being embarrassing for you (as pets seem to save this “party trick” for when guests arrive!), it can be a symptom of an underlying issue in your pet that … Continue reading
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Tagged anal glands, dog health, Pet Care, pet health, scooting, vet visit
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Vomiting In Pets And When To Worry
Uh oh, your pet has been vomiting – what should you do? The first thing to do is to clean it up, obviously! Not only is this good hygiene, but it prevents your pet eating their vomit, which is generally … Continue reading
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Tagged gastrointestinal, Vet Visits, vomiting
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Long Haired Cats And How To Care For Them
Long haired cats such as Ragdolls, Birmans, Maine Coons and Persians are great to snuggle and are generally blessed with loving, sweet personalities. This makes them great companions! However, keeping one of these beautiful cat breeds clean and healthy will … Continue reading
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Not All Lumps Can Be Lumped Together
Have you noticed any new lumps on your pet? We recommend any lumps get checked fairly promptly by our team. This is because some lumps require further treatment for your pet’s health and comfort, while some can be harmless.
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Tagged cancer, cat care, cysts, dog care, lumps and bumps, pet health, prevention, surgery, surgical biopsy, Vet Visits
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Taking Care Of An Older Dog
You blinked, and suddenly your exuberant puppy has turned into a sweet old girl or boy! But don’t worry – with some extra care and lifestyle adjustments your older dog should be able to enjoy a lot more quality time … Continue reading
Giardia In Pets: The Ins & Outs!
Giardia in pets is a protozoan parasite that infects the gastrointestinal tract of humans, mammals, birds and even amphibians. The parasite can cause severe symptoms and is transmissible between animals and humans.
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