Do they ever get bad breath from not brushing their teeth? Well, Dr. Kim certainly doesn’t have time to brush my teeth, and it is not an intimacy that I’m inclined to permit. Anyway, I do a perfectly good job …
‘Dilbert’ has always had a problem with his lower jaw. As a well-bred Persian, his lower jaw stuck out beyond his nose by a little bit. This gave him a rather endearing pugnacious look. However, this together with his long, …
Cats communicate with each other and with us in many different ways. Have you ever wondered what your cat is trying to tell you? Or why your cat twitches in its sleep? Do cats see in colour and are they …
“…the flea, though he kill none, he does all the harm he can;” John Donne (1572-1631). This may have been the case even a few years ago, but recently I have seen quite a few cats with severe (even fatal) …
Obtaining a urine sample Cats are not always very amenable to providing test material, and each cat used a different technique. Some cats always urinate on the way to the vet, so careful pre-cleaning of the cage and clever plastic …
The midnight massacre begins… and usually right outside your window. It’s the neighbourhood cats getting into a brawl again. Whether your cat is a bully or a victim, the ensuing scabs and scars may be all you notice but sometimes …
When cold weather sets in, it is important to take extra care of your pets by helping them stay warm and safe throughout the winter months.
Dental home care for your dog or cat can make a tremendous difference to their comfort and health, as well as your veterinary dental bills. The aim of dental home care is to minimise the build-up of plaque on the …
Previous Next Toothbrushing is an important part of your pet’s dental care. Here are ten tips to help you get started. Start toothbrushing as early in life as you can. It is easiest to teach young animals to have their …
In pets, conditions affecting the eyes are quite common and potentially serious. They can range from simple eye irritations to serious and life threatening diseases. What are the signs of eye disease? The commonest sign …
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