Caring For Your New Kitten

Caring For Your New Kitten

Congratulations on the purchase of your new kitten. Kittens are a lot of fun, but also a big responsibility and we hope that we will be able to help guide you through the different life stages of your kitten’s development. The relationship you develop with your kitten...
Caring For Your New Puppy

Caring For Your New Puppy

Congratulations on the purchase of your new puppy. Puppies are a lot of fun, but also a big responsibility and we hope that we will be able to help guide you through the different life stages of your puppy’s development. The relationship you develop with your...
Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis

Dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis have an inherited predisposition to develop antibodies to environmental allergens and upon contact with these allergens develop clinical signs. There is a basic defect in the control and regulation of the immune system. Atopy is...
Arthritis and Your Dog

Arthritis and Your Dog

•  Is your dog feeling stiff and sore? If your dog could talk, being his best friend would be a lot easier. But he can’t tell you that his knees stiffen up after he plays too long – or that his hips hurt when he goes down stairs. He’s counting on you to...
Aftercare of Mother and Neonates

Aftercare of Mother and Neonates

Post whelping checks on the mother: It is normal for the Bitch to have a discharge after whelping. It should be red in colour and of a watery to thick consistency. It will gradually lessen in volume and changes to a brown/mucousy colour over the next couple of weeks....
Pancreatitis in Dogs

Pancreatitis in Dogs

Whats the topic for today? Pancreatitis in dogs and the risk of fatty festive foods What exactly is pancreatitis? Basically its inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas contains lots of enzymes for digesting the food we eat but in pancreatitis these enzymes start to...