by Emma Hammett | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Exercising with your pet: benefits for the both of you It is a shocking statistic that over 60% of British people are obese. There have been many governmental efforts to tackle this growing and disturbing trend – from sugar taxes to food labelling initiatives. The...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Giving medication to your dog – what owners need to know to help administer their pet’s medicine. Whether your pet is on long-term prescribed veterinary medication or a short course of pills, it is good to know how to best present medication to your pet to make it...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Are You Aware Of These Common Easter Dangers for Dogs? Tasty treats many of us enjoy around Easter time include chocolate Easter eggs and hot cross buns. Sadly, both are poisonous for your pet as they contain ingredients which are toxic to them and could make them...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized |
It can be distressing to see an animal being mistreated or neglected at the hands of its owners. Or to come across an ill or injured pet who is lost. Do you know who to contact to help the pet and crucially, what does the law say about how to help an animal in...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Seizures A seizure (the medical term for a fit or convulsion) occurs when there is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain which causes a temporary disruption in the normal messaging processes. Seizures occur as a result of abnormal electrical activity...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Any pet owner will identify with the heart stopping moment when you think your dog is choking. Unfortunately, it can be an all too common occurrence for dog owners. This is because dogs are inquisitive creatures and will often chew on anything they can get hold of:...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Research suggests that family pets are suffering and put at risk by smokers’ nicotine and smoke inhalation. It appears that animals inhale more smoke than humans, and digest nicotine deposits when licking their fur. Pets often snuggle up to their owners when...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Spring offers you and your pet the perfect opportunity to get outside in the garden and enjoy nature. Spring is also the perfect time for planting bulbs and plants. However, be aware there are many natural dangers in the domestic garden that could prove fatal to your...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 25, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Strokes in dogs are relatively rare and can be difficult to spot. A stroke occurs when there is disruption to the blood flow to the brain. If you suspect your pet is having a stroke, get them to the vet immediately. Two types of strokes – as with humans, a stroke can...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
While canine heart attacks (medical term – myocardial infarction) are rare in the UK, they can occur in dogs of any breed. Sadly in some parts of the USA they are reporting an increase in serious canine heart attacks, thought to be due to the increasing amounts...
