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Cats Are Unique When It Comes To Dental Disease
Our feline friends can, unfortunately, suffer from a painful dental condition known as feline resorptive lesions (FRL). 60% of susceptible cats will have one of these lesions present by the time they are 6-years old.
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Tagged cat care, dental care, dental disease, Vet Visits
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Healthy Diet = Healthy Life
“What is the best diet for my pet?” A common question, but not always an easy answer. There is no one-diet-fits-all, but a premium-quality diet that is balanced and complete is the best place to start.
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Tagged diet, diet & nutrition, healthy pets, pet diet
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Could my dog be incontinent?
Did you know that some female dogs can become incontinent as they age? The condition is known as urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI), and this is just a fancy medical term used to describe a weak control of the muscles … Continue reading
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Tagged female dogs, incontinence, Pet Medication, Pet Wellness, senior pets, vet visit
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Can my pet get the flu?
It’s a common question: can my pet get the flu? The answer is yes but unlike in humans, there isn’t typically a flu season for dogs and cats and infection can occur year round.
6 Signs of Dementia
Have you got an older dog who is awake more at night or getting confused at times? Have you just put it down to ‘old age’?
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Tagged Dementia, older pets, senior pets, Vet Visits
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Can Probiotics Help My Pet
There is plenty of scientific evidence that supports the benefits of probiotics in humans, but what about our pets? Can probiotics help your pet and when should you use them?
How To Get Your Pets Used To Your Return To Work
As COVID-19 restrictions relax and we start to return to a new “normal”, many people will be returning to work. Your dog may be used to having you around more, which means they also have likely been enjoying the extra … Continue reading
Paw-ly Pets – When Giardia Strikes!
Giardia 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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Tagged giardia, Pet Sickness, poorly pets, tummy troubles
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Did You Know Lillies Can Be Lethal?
Lilies are popular flowers and commonly used in arrangements due to their appealing fragrance. Many pet owners are, however, unaware of the danger they pose to cats.
Addison’s Disease Can Sneak Up On Your Pet!
Meet Zoe, the 10-year-old Standard Poodle. This usually-happy pooch was a bit quieter than usual and looked like she’d lost some weight. She’d also had a few episodes of unexplained vomiting and diarrhoea.
