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So, are all “chips” the same ?
February 17, 2013It might seem an odd question. Of course all microchips are the same, aren’t they ? Once a pet has had the microchip implanted, it’s checked to make sure it can be read by a scanner, and that’s it, isn’t … Continue reading
Urine leaking in older dogs
January 9, 2013It’s a delicate matter, and one that owners are sometimes reluctant to bring up at health checks. And that’s a pity because urine leaking in older dogs is often something that can be ‘fixed’ very easily. Because for us humans … Continue reading
Why cats go bald in places! OCD
November 11, 2012Cats, as all owners know, are the rulers of the world! They have a habit of implanting their wishes in to the minds of us owners, getting them to rearrange an entire house just for their personal convenience. And don’t … Continue reading
Firework Season – helping distressed pets get through
October 31, 2012We now think of this time of year as bonfire night season, rather than just bonfire night. For pets this isn’t quite as much fun as it is for us. Put simply, loud bangs and noises can be pretty distressing … Continue reading
Cats and fur balls
October 28, 2012It’s a bit of an ‘old wives tale’ that fur balls are the reason why cats are sick alot. Just thinking about that statement for a few moments presents a bit of a problem to explain. Why on earth would … Continue reading
Cats’ kidney problems
February 19, 2010Kidney disease, or chronic renal failure, is one of the most common illnesses in older cats, with up to a third of all cats over the age of 15 being affected. That’s why it’s something that all Vets are on … Continue reading
Cystitis problems in cats – a real pain
January 28, 2010A cat suffering with a bout of cystitis is almost as distressing for an owner to watch as it is for a cat to go through. Cats appear in real pain with this condition. Worrying for Vets though is that … Continue reading
Caring for a blind cat
January 7, 2010Of course cats have very good eyesight don’t they? When they are hunting they can spend hours watching for the slightest movement in the undergrowth and then pounce on an unsuspecting mouse. Equally they can while away an afternoon watching … Continue reading