Dental disease is one of the most common problems affecting pets today, with four out of every five dogs and cats over the age of three years affected, the problem worsening with age. In humans,
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common hormonal problem of dogs and is the result of underproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands, located in the neck. It is most commonly seen in middle-aged
No one would think of putting a shock collar on a canary, squirting lemon juice into a baby’s mouth or beating a husband with a rolled-up newspaper and having his vocal cords cut for ‘singing’
Those little puddles or wet patches left behind when your dog gets up may not be ‘bad manners’ on your dog’s part or a toilet training problem. It could be that your dog is incontinent.
Vestibular Disease in Dogs Strokes are rare in dogs. A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident, occurs when normal blood flow to the brain is disrupted, resulting in neurological signs that depend on the area of the
Snail Bait poisoning occurs when pets eat snail or slug bait that contains metaldehyde. The bait may be eaten directly from the packet or from where it has been applied around plants in the garden.
The first step on the path to becoming a wonderful pet is to ensure your new puppy receives proper socialisation at a young age. Socialisation is the developing of relationships with other animals and people
When you notice a lump or bump on your pet, or an itchy or bleeding sore that isn’t healing, it is best to have it looked at by your vet.
Your pet can be a wonderful companion and bring endless joy and happiness into your life. There are so many things you can do with your pet – play games, go for walks, explore the
Once your dog has mastered some basic obedience skills, such as ‘sit’, ‘stay’ and ‘lie down’ or ‘drop’, you can teach your some tricks. Tricks are an enjoyable and gratifying aspect of training. The good
Your puppy is dependent on you to provide a diet that is complete and balanced for optimum nutrition during it’s rapid stage of growth. The first 6 months are the most important and puppies need
Does your dog have a swollen earflap or ‘fat ear’? It is likely that he or she has an aural haematoma. An Aural Haematoma is a blood clot in the ear; aural refers to the
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