Tag Archives: pet health
Can My Pet Drink Milk?
It may surprise you to learn that cats actually shouldn’t drink milk. As for dogs…well, whether they can drink it is a bit more complicated…
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Tagged allergies, diet, intolerance, pet health
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The Dangers of Smoking Around Pets
Second hand smoke is not just a danger to humans, it also poses a great risk for pets as well. For various reasons, pets who’s owners smoke can suffer health issues at a much more serious level than pets who’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Pet Care, pet health, Smoking and Pets
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Mum’s The Word – Pregnancy In Dogs
With Mother’s Day this month, we thought now would be a good time to share a few things about pregnancy in dogs. Here are some key facts!
Even Vets Have Emergencies!
Even Vets have emergencies! Little Elsie is considered the walking vacuum cleaner and gave Dr Kathryn a real fright!
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Tagged Pet Doctors Fur Family, pet health
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Cushings Disease Case Study
Jimmy is a 9 year old Maltese cross. This boisterous little man was thirstier than normal and had suddenly started to wee in the house. His owners noticed he had a bit of a pot belly but had put this … Continue reading
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Tagged Cushing's Disease, Pet Disease, pet health
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A Buggy Problem
Dogs, and especially cats, can be tempted to eat bugs, which might seem a harmless habit for the most part, but can also be a buggy problem for a few reasons.
Is There Such Thing As A Pet Flu?
It’s a common question: is there such thing as a pet 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.
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Tagged Canine Cough, Cat Flu, Pet Flu, pet health, Pet Sickness
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The Dangers Of Cycads
Attention all owners of lovable plant chewers! Lots of plants in the garden can cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms in dogs that eat them but one plant family in particular can lead to serious illness and death: Cycads.
Basic First Aid For Pets
It’s difficult to think about your furry best friend being hurt or severely injured, but having a basic understanding of first aid should the situation ever present itself can make a world of difference to you and your pet.
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Tagged Emergencies, First Aid, pet health
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Dealing With Matted Fur
If your dog has a longer coat, or fur that tends to shed, they will most likely end up with clumps of matted fur. Dog hair shafts are “barbed” and some breeds that have more barbs on the shaft than … Continue reading
