Tag Archives: dog health
The skinny on fatty foods and dogs
Unfortunately, whilst most dogs would really love a hearty meal of Christmas ham and crackling, or a bowl filled with turkey meat, it’s best to be really careful about fatty foods and dogs.
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Tagged christmas foods, dog diet, dog health, healthy food
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“It’s My Hormones!” – What Weight Changes In Pets Sometimes Means
Whilst changes in a pet’s body condition are often related to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, did you know that there are some cases where significant weight changes in pets can be the result of an underlying medical … Continue reading
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Tagged cat health, dog health, hormones, Pet Care, pet health, vet visit
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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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Do pets get heart disease?
Absolutely! Heart disease is not uncommon in dogs and cats, and knowing what to look out for is important as it can really make a difference to your pet’s life.
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Tagged cat health, dog health, heart disease, heart health, heart issues, medication, pet health, vet visit
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How Much Sleep Do They Really Need?
You may have thought of diet and exercise as being the most important part of your pet’s health and wellbeing, but did you know that sleep has just as big a part to play?
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Tagged Behavioural Issues, cat health, dog health, health, Pet Behaviour, Pet Care, pet health, Pet Sickness
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Could Your Pet Have Arthritis?
If you’re finding it a bit harder to get out of bed on these colder mornings, spare a thought for your pet. Arthritis loves to rear its ugly head around this time of the year and the reason your pet … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthritis, Behavioural Issues, dog, dog health, Pet Behaviour, Pet Care, pet diseases, pet safety, Vet Visits, Winter Pets
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Mythbusters: Kennel Cough
It’s not uncommon for us to be asked, “if my dog doesn’t go to boarding kennels, why is it necessary to vaccinate against kennel cough?”
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Tagged Canine Cough, dog, dog health, health, kennel cough, Pet Care, pet diseases, pet health, pet safety, Pet Sickness, prevention, vaccination
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Anal Gland Issues
Have you ever seen your dog dragging his or her bottom along the ground? This peculiar act is known as ‘scooting’ and can indicate your dog has irritated anal glands.
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Tagged anal glands, Behavioural Issues, dog, dog health, health, Pet Behaviour, Pet Care, pet diseases, pet health, pet hygiene, pet safety, prevention, Vet Visits
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Rocky’s Secret
We’d like to introduce you to Rocky the Cat and he has a little secret … he’s allergic to fleas!
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Tagged cat health, dog health, Pet Care, pet diseases, pet health, pet safety, prevention, Summer Pets, Vet Visits
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Our Top Skin Care Tips For Your Pet
When it comes to managing the itchy pet, there is no magic pill. It’s all about prevention of parasites and taking action before things get out of control. Here are our top tips for skin care:
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Tagged Bee Stings, dog health, Pet Care, pet health, pet safety, prevention, Summer Pets, Ticks, toxic plants, vaccination
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