Has your dog been vaccinated lately? Ooops! Vaccination is the only way to protect your dog against certain viral diseases that are highly contagious, and can be fatal. Because … [Read more...]
Ringworm Disease In Pets
It's wonderful sharing your life with a pet, but not so good when the pet shares diseases with you. Ringworm is the 'social butterfly' of pet diseases and is quite happy to flit … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Worm Your Cat
Intestinal worms are highly infectious and are picked up by your cat from the ground, through the skin or via a kitten’s mother. Once infected, your cat’s health will be affected … [Read more...]
Home Alone and Anxious
Have you ever wondered what your dog does when you are not at home? Does Poochie quietly wander the garden, sniffing at the daisies, rolling in the sun, generally behaving in a … [Read more...]
Living With a Blind Dog
Most blind dogs can live happy, good quality lives after a period of adjustment. This is because they rely on their other senses of smell and hearing to negotiate their familiar … [Read more...]
House-Soiling Behaviour In Dogs
Is your dog staining their reputation? A previously-perfect pooch may begin to soil the home (urination and defecation in inappropriate places) for many reasons. The first step … [Read more...]
Heartworm Disease and Its Prevention
Heartworm disease is a silent killer of dogs and cats. It's a slow, insidious disease that gradually incapacitates pets. By the time you notice the telltale signs of the disease, … [Read more...]
Spring Care for Pets
Spring has sprung and now is the time to groom your pet to remove the remains of its winter coat! You should also watch for the hundreds of fleas and ticks that are organising … [Read more...]
Ten Top Tips for Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth
Toothbrushing is an important part of your pet's dental care. Here are ten tips to help you get started. Start toothbrushing as early in life as you can. It is easiest to teach … [Read more...]
Dental Disease: Does Your Pet Have Bad Breath?
Dental disease is one of the most common problems affecting pets today, with four out of every five dogs and cats over the age of three years affected, the problem worsening with … [Read more...]
