When was the last time you checked your pet’s pearly whites? Just like for humans, maintaining proper dental health is vital to the overall health and wellbeing of our furry friends too. Poor dental health in pets is a serious issue for pet owners, as over time it can lead to dental disease. Plaque [...]
Summer Health - Tips For Keeping Your Pet Cool As the weather heats up, and the incidence of extreme weather conditions rise, it is more important than ever to ensure your pet is kept safe from heat related illness. Heat stroke is a serious concern for our four legged friends, which is why as pet [...]
Dental Promotion Did you know that your pet’s oral health has a direct impact on their quality of life? Regular dental checks are a vital part of your pet’s healthcare routine, as they help us identify dental issues before they develop and worsen over time. Which is why in August we are offering a [...]
5 ways to maintain dental health - from tasty treats to a dog toothbrush! 1. Regular dental checks at the veterinarian 2. Scale & Polish treatments 3. Brushing (that’s right- a dog toothbrush!) 4. Diet 5. Chews Regular Dental Checks Regular dental checks at the vet will ensure that any concerns can be [...]
The benefits of desexing your pet Behavioural benefits Decreased urge to wander, roam or escape Calming influence on behaviour and a reduction in some aggressive behaviours Medical benefits No ovarian, uterine or testicular cancer Desexing prevents pyometra-a life-threatening disease in dogs Desexing reduces mammary cancer and prostatic disease Desexing prevents bi-yearly problems associated with on [...]
July Desexing Promotion We recommend the desexing of all fur friends not intended for breeding, in order to limit unwanted litters, and benefit the wider pet community. Did you know that desexing also has many benefits for your pet's health? With this in mind - We are offering a desexing special for our fur [...]
Importance of Blood Analysis for our Pets Blood analysis is an excellent tool available to veterinarians. A complete blood profile provides vital information concerning your pet’s organs. Even in the absence of symptoms, some pets may be experiencing changes in their body’s function that are not yet severe enough to present observable symptoms. Blood [...]
Is your cat thirstier than usual? Drinking from places they normally wouldn’t- or shouldn't?! This could be a symptom of kidney disease. If the kidney is damaged through old age or toxic injury, it loses its ability to concentrate urine. As a result the body cannot conserve enough water and your pet will drink more [...]
Is your pet a senior citizen? Throughout June we are focussing on the importance that regular check-ups have in maintaining good health for senior pets. As our canine and feline friends age their health needs change, and regular check-ups allow us to identify and treat age related illness. This June we are offering: FREE health [...]
Ferrets have been domesticated for thousands of years and can make great companions. However, there are some things you need to consider before having a ferret as a pet. Health Check Just like any furry friend, regular health checks at the vet are a vital part of ferret pet care. These checks allow your vet [...]
