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Pet Care Tips for Cold WeatherWhen 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 Options For PetsDental 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 …
Ten Top Tips For Brushing Your Pet’s TeethPrevious 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 …
Eye Disease in PetsIn 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 of eye disease is the …
Dental Disease: Does Your Pet Have Bad Breath?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, tartar builds up if we …
Hypothyroidism in DogsHypothyroidism 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 to older dogs, with variable …
Barking MadNo 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’ in the shower. However, people …
Incontinence In DogsThose 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. Urinary incontinence refers to the …
Do Dogs Get Strokes?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 brain that is affected. It …
Snail Bait PoisoningSnail 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. …
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