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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 …

Dental care is an ongoing and crucial part of your pet's health. Over 70% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 have some form of dental disease and fortunately this is very preventable by maintaining good dental hygiene in the comfort of your own home! Some ways of managing your pet's teeth to ensure they are healthy include: 1. Brushing their teeth Like humans, pets can also have build up of plaque on their teeth. Regular brushing is the best way to keep your pet's teeth clean. The …

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 …

Many pet owners know how hard it is to leave your pets. Sadly separation anxiety is becoming more prevalent as our lives get busier as we take on more commitments in our everyday lives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Some of the most common complaints furparents have are that their dogs become fearful, destructive with many resulting in excessive barking and yelping.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀There are many ways we can help our pets overcome this. Crate training and positive reinforcement techniques are ideal and teaches them to …

Happy Hump Day everyone!  We hope you are having a pawesome week!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Did you know that some dogs hump to determine their place in the pack to see how other dogs react? It can sometimes be a sign of dominance or insecurity. Hormones also play a big part as to why some dogs hump, even after being neutered. Both female and male dogs are prone to humping. This is natural behaviour for dogs. Some dogs who have not been socialised properly may become confused and become overly excited and end …