Christmas should be one of the most exciting times of the year! However, this fun-filled festive month can bring around some dangers to our dogs, and there are some ways to keep them safe so they can also enjoy the Christmas season with us.
As a European (EU) members you previously could take your pet dog or cat from the UK to Europe and back again without them having to be quarantined. Certain conditions did apply such as pet passports and having them microchipped.
After a recent article by the BBC, regarding Covid-19 and keeping your cats indoors, the British Veterinary Association has now clarified their position in light of the report.
In response to questions from the BBC about general advice for pet owners the British Veterinary Association had given both general guidance and specific advice for cat owners regarding households who were self-isolating or infected households.
In the last week there have been some disturbing news regarding the treatment of dogs and cats in Wuhan, China. Headlines suggest that they are being destroyed if found on the street.
We wanted to reassure pet owners on the latest guidance and animal health risks in the UK regarding this.
Many times when you go to your own dentist for a check-up they will want to take some dental x-ray images of your teeth. Commonly this will be to assess for caries or previous fillings. Caries are the main cause of fillings in people, and dogs and cats rarely suffer from caries, so why do we take radiographs of dog and cat teeth?
It is important to diagnose diabetes in dogs in the early stages. If left untreated it can cause a number of health issues.
Diabetes in dogs is an incurable disease caused by the body no longer making insulin.
Symptoms include:
A blood test typically shows elevated levels of glucose in the blood, and glucose will be found in the urine. This is normally an indication that the dog does have diabetes.
Health problems in older dogs can often be picked up on in the early stages with regular health checks at the Vets.
Generally, at the age of seven, dogs tend to have reached senior age. However, in small dog breeds, they are not senior for another couple of years.
In this article, we will show you some of the issues older dogs tend to suffer from and give you some guidance on signs to look out for in your dog’s senior years.
Travelling with your pets can be exciting for many owners, Pet Passports have made it easier for taking your cat or dog on holiday with you.
We have put together a guide with what is required for your Pet Passport below:
Firstly, we would like to point out with the current Brexit situation, there may be changes to the Pet Passport scheme in the near future. Please check the after Brexit pet travel page for updates.
If you have any concerns or questions our veterinary team are here to help.
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is a very important week for rabbits. The UK is a nation of self-confessed pet lovers, and awareness of rabbit welfare should be of great importance for rabbit owners, both current and future owners.
Easter can be a fun time for all the family with the warm spring weather and going out for walks with your family and pets. However, there are hazards which could turn that lovely day into an emergency trip to the vet! To help prevent this happening we have put together some of our tips for you to be aware of.
