Dogs and face masks blog

Dogs and face masks blog

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to our community, and the wearing of face masks is now mandatory. As our facial features and reactions play an important role in how we communicate, having a face mask obscure our face can impact how easily we can read a...
Hip dysplasia in pets blog

Hip dysplasia in pets blog

Hip dysplasia, a degenerative joint disease which affects the ball and socket joint of the hip in the hind legs of dogs, is one of the most common inherited orthopaedic diseases in dogs.   Larger breeds of dogs such as Labradors and Golden Retrievers are most...
Breathing problems in brachycephalic dogs blog

Breathing problems in brachycephalic dogs blog

Brachycephalic dog breeds – or short-nosed breeds, are those which have a relatively broad and shortened face or skull, with the resulting distortion of the soft tissue structures involved in breathing causing the dog to experience breathing problems.  ...
Heart Disease in Pets Blog

Heart Disease in Pets Blog

Heart disease is common in pets with some breeds of dogs and cats being more susceptible than others. Often the first sign of heart disease in pets may be a ‘murmur’ detected by a veterinarian during a routine health check-up. A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound...
Kidney disease in pets

Kidney disease in pets

The kidneys play an important role filtering the blood to remove waste products, they also help to maintain the balance of electrolytes in the blood, to keep the body hydrated and healthy.   Kidney disease or renal disease, occurs when there is a change in the...