Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

About 1 in 3 cats will Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in their lifetime. Whilst the kidneys damage can be caused by infections, toxins and immune mediated problems, the most common form of CKD will be related to an ageing kidney. Each kidney is made up of nephrons which...

Keeping kids safe

When it comes to children and dogs, many people say that supervision is essential. But it is critical to understand that supervision alone may not always be the way to prevent a dog bite. Facts about dog attacks The most common victims are children between the ages of...
Pets get Dementia Too

Pets get Dementia Too

Dementia (also known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction) has been recognised for some time and has many similarities to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Some of this signs of the disease can be subtle so you may not even realise your elderly canine is effected by the...

Dry Eye

Dry eye (also known as “keratoconjunctivitis sicca”) is a condition which is caused by a lack of tears. or poor tear function. Tears are vital for the health of the eye as they not only lubricate, but nourish the cornea. Without tears the cornea dries out,...
Diabetic – Jackson

Diabetic – Jackson

Jackson the cat came in for a check up. He had been drinking copious amounts of water over the past month andĀ even though he usually had an excellent appetite, he was looking ‘a bit skinny.’ Examination revealed that Jackson was dehydrated and had lost...

Endocrine Diseases

An endocrine disease is caused by an upset in the normal balance or regulation of hormones. These ‘unhappy hormones’ lead to a range of diseases that can greatly affect your pet’s quality of life. When too much hormone is produced, the disease is...