by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Pre-Dental Information For Your Cat and Dog Why does my pet need a dental? Your vet has advised that your pet needs their teeth cleaned – or as we call it a ‘dental’. Because cats and dogs don’t brush their teeth twice daily like we do, tartar (plaque) builds up on...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Vaccinations- For Dogs and Puppies Why should I vaccinate? Your puppy should have received its first vaccination together with a physical check up at 6-8 weeks of age. The Breeder has often had this done prior to the puppy being re-homed and you should have received a...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Why do I need to Vaccinate? Cats are susceptible to a range of viral diseases that can be fatal in severe cases. Viruses are usually spread by close contact between cats. Antibiotics have no effect against viruses so treatment usually consists of attempts to alleviate...
by petpack | Jun 25, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? Coughing Cats Is that usually due to furballs? Well bringing up a furball does sound like a cough but technically speaking they are vomited up from the stomach. Are furballs a big problem? Vomiting up furballs is normal in cats and is not...
by petpack | Jun 25, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? Lily Poisoning in Cats Do you mean the plant like the Christmas lily? Yes. Many of the lily species are toxic if eaten by cats Which parts are poisonous and would a cat eat them? All parts of the plant are poisonous. Cats are inquisitive and...
by petpack | Jun 25, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? Antifreeze Poisoning Is antifreeze dangerous? Yes antifreeze from car radiators can be fatal as it contains ethylene glycol which destroys the kidneys Are animals likely to drink antifreeze? Yes. It has a sweet taste so dogs in particular...
