Archive for October, 2009

Firework stress affects almost 50% of dogs and many cats too.  Fireworks are no longer a 5th November only event and are heard throughout the Autumn and often used for many other celebrations such as birthdays, wedding etc,.
Stress from such noises can manifest itself in many ways - many dogs will run around and vocalise, [...]

It’s a great time of year to be owning a dog.  Long walks during lazy summer evenings are a wonderful way for us (and our pets) to get exercise.  For dogs, meeting up with their canine friends at this time of year is also much more pleasant now that the misery of wet and windy [...]

I often regard cats as having been imported from Mars!  They have a neat habit of implanting their wishes in to the minds of their owners, getting them to rearrange an entire house just for their personal convenience.  And don’t think that Veterinary Centre’s are any different.  Clients at Riverside will be well acquainted with [...]

“Myxie” rabbits are a sad feature of many a grass verge at this time of year as they wander, seemingly unaware of the obvious dangers they are in.  The myxoma virus which causes this dreadful disease only infects rabbits.  The disease causes disfiguring skin swellings, particularly noticeable around the face and eyes, a high fever [...]