Addison’s disease (or hypoadrenocorticism) is a sneaky endocrine disease that can be confusing as it often mimics other conditions. The disease results in a reduction in corticosteroid and mineralocorticoid secretion from the adrenal gland. (more…)

Adding fruit and veggies to your dog’s diet can be beneficial so here are the ones you should avoid altogether! (more…)

Puppies are adorable, but they can be challenging to live with! Here are our tips to help with a few common new teething issues in young dogs. (more…)

When the stomach is filled with gas, food, liquid or a combination the stomach can sometimes become abnormally enlarged or distended. Abnormal positioning of the stomach which is caused by the stomach’s rotation around its axis, ie, the twisting of the stomach or BLOAT in pets, is a painful condition that is dangerous, life-threatening and requires surgery to repair. (more…)

Vaccinating your pet is one of the most important things you can do to ensure they lead a happy and healthy life.

If you’re not convinced here are four reasons why: (more…)

If your pet is thirstier than usual it could be a sign of kidney disease. Sometimes the increase in thirst can be subtle but if you find yourself filling up the water bowl more regularly, or notice your pet drinking from the shower or toilet, you should arrange a check up at Pet Doctors. (more…)

Embarking on a vegan diet might be suitable for some people but what about our feline friends? Can a cat be a vegan? (more…)

Diabetes can be caused by many factors, include genetics and obesity. Obesity in pets is a big cause of this disease, and with the amount of overweight dogs and cats that present to us growing every year it’s no surprise that this disease is becoming more and more prevalent. (more…)

Shar-peis, basset hounds, neapolitan mastiffs, bulldogs and dogue de bordeaux. What do they all have in common? They are all dogs with excess skin and wrinkles! (more…)

In addition to particularly confident ‘moggies’, there are some popular cat breeds with a reputation for being highly friendly cats and almost dog-like in their behaviour.

We like to divide these cats into two cat-egories – the ‘Slinkies’ and the ‘Floofs’. In the Slinkies category are burmese, siamese and sphynx cats, while maine coon and ragdoll cats make up the Floofs. (more…)