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Easter is a great time for so many reasons - there are long weekends, plenty of chocolates and we get to spend time with our four-legged friends! Through all the celebrations, public holidays, road trips and feasts we sometimes overlook the dangers that Easter can bring to our beloved pets. In this blog we discuss what dangers we face during this festive period so that pet owners can be well-informed and enjoy this great time of the year without the need to rush to the emergency vet! Here are sh …

Did you know that many cats and dogs are diabetic? There are 2 types of diabetes - diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is more common and this is a disease of the pancreas where the blood sugars are very high due to the insulin sensitivity. Symptoms Signs and symptoms to look out for when your pet has diabetes include: Increased urination Increased thirst Weight loss Increased appetite Lethargy Sweet smelling breath (caused by keton …