The Flea Story What is the flea? The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the most common flea found on both dogs and cats. It is a wingless, bloodsucking insect and causes itching, … [Read more...]
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats
Heat Stress in Pets: It's a Killer Over the holiday period we are likely to be out and about more with our pets. However, playing in the sunshine can also be a cause of heat … [Read more...]
FAQs on Tick Control
Ticks can be a deadly menace, affecting many different types of pets. Knowing the enemy is the best tool. Below are some of the most common questions asked about tick control. Can … [Read more...]
Holiday Care for Pets
Holidays are complicated when you have pets. What are you going to do with them? Do you take your pets with you or leave them behind? Preferably you won’t do what some … [Read more...]
A Flea-ting Moment!
Flea Treatment and Prevention for Dogs and Cats The creeping, crawling, gnashing, nasty nibblers are on the march! They’re everywhere - in your carpet, between your … [Read more...]
Travel Turmoil
Dogs misbehaving in the car can drive you around the bend! Solving travel turmoil with your pet means working out what's wrong first. This is not as difficult to cure as you may … [Read more...]
Socialising Puppies with People
Raising and training a pup to be people-friendly is an important goal of pet dog husbandry. During your pup's first month at home, urgency dictates that socialisation with people … [Read more...]
Snakebites in Cats and Dogs
We often look forward to summer but unfortunately, warmer weather also brings with it the danger of snakes. Snake bites are a common cause of death in the warmer months of the … [Read more...]
Scratch That Itch!
Skin Allergies In Dogs Allergic skin disease is a common problem in dogs and one that may be difficult to determine the cause of and frustrating to manage. Signs of allergic … [Read more...]
The Importance of Good Gut Health
If your dog is suffering from diarrhoea or excessive flatulence it can be discomforting for them and embarrassing or messy for you. Depending on the indications, there are a number … [Read more...]