Pet Diabetes by Dr Sam Haynes

Pet Diabetes by Dr Sam Haynes

Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus or pet diabetes is a condition that affects both dogs and cats and is caused by one of two things; A lack of production of insulin Insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that allows the body to absorb...

Stem Cell Therapy by Dr Sam Haynes

  Stem cell therapy is a process whereby adult stem cells are derived from fatty tissue and injected into a degenerated joint, where the adult stem cells stimulate the bodies own repair mechanisms to heal damaged or diseases tissues. Stem cell therapy is now...
Heat stroke, aka heat stress in rabbits and guinea pigs

Heat stroke, aka heat stress in rabbits and guinea pigs

Summer is our favourite time of the year, but for our pocket pets it can be a dangerous period. Heat stroke, aka heat stress, in rabbits and guinea pigs occurs when heat production exceeds heat loss, leading to a high body temperature (hyperthermia) and in some cases...

Dog Skin Condition by Dr Anne Fawcett

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Summer upon us, it’s important to understand that not all itchy dogs are the same. This pug has a skin condition caused by the mite demodex canis, which is a microscopic parasite that lives in dogs skin, and secondary...

Dog Clothing – More that just stylish by Dr Anne Fawcett

  Some people love dressing up their dog, others think its a ridiculous notion, but it can be very practical. For dogs with skin disease, clothing can be helpful protection against topical allergens and reduce self trauma due to licking or biting. It can also...