Pet Care Advice

Last month we introduced you to Rocky the cat, and this month we'd like to let you in on Rocky's little secret ... he's allergic to fleas! Fleas are a number one cause of skin problems in pets. When a flea bites your pet, their saliva leads to an intense reaction....

Have you ever wondered if your pet can get the flu? The answer is yes. But unlike the dreaded flu season for humans, dogs and cats can suffer from their version of the flu year-round. The good news is that your pet can't catch the human flu, and vice versa. The dog...

You may have seen anaesthesia-free dentistry advertised and wondered why we don't offer this as an option for your pet. We'd love to be able to say "open wide" but this isn't possible in the veterinary dental world! Without an anaesthetic it is impossible to perform a...

If your pet has stinky breath it's important to realise that this is not normal. Don’t be tempted to simply turn your head away as bad breath can be a sign that your pet is suffering from dental disease, a sneaky condition that likes to creep up on your pet. As the...

The best way to tell if you pet is overweight is to take a good look at them! Here's how ... Peer down on your pet from above. An overweight pet will have lost definition of their waist Instead of an hourglass figure they might look a bit rotund and may even resemble...

Many people assume that grain-free diets are 'more natural' and carbohydrate-free. They also have the conception that grain-free diets are less likely to cause allergies. But none of this is true! There has been no scientific evidence to prove that grain-free diets...

When it comes to feeding your pet, we know that it can get pretty confusing with the overwhelming number of choices out there. You may have also noticed that many pet food manufacturers promote their food as being 'superior' for containing 'all-natural ingredients'....

To help your arthritic pet live a comfortable life there are a few things you can do at home: Our number one tip is to keep your pet’s weight in a healthy range to reduce the load on the joint. If your pet is carrying even just 10% more bodyweight than is ideal they...