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Raw food can be good for some pets, but owners should be aware of potential health issues
Cats
Raw food can be good for some pets, but owners should be aware of potential health issues
The feeding of raw meat to pets appeals to many people: there seems to be something pure and natural about it that makes intuitive sense. If you imagine dogs and cats in their natural state, they’d obviously eat raw meat…
November 9, 2018 • 687 shares • 5 comments
Why does my dog have dry, flaky skin?
Dogs
Why does my dog have dry, flaky skin?
Skin is the body’s largest organ, representing 12%–24% of body weight. It has multiple functions: providing a barrier and environmental protection, regulating temperature, producing pigment and vitamin D, and sensation.
November 5, 2018 • 50 shares • 1 comments
When does a cat vomiting need veterinary attention?
Cats
When does a cat vomiting need veterinary attention?
Most cat owners have experienced the unpleasant sensation of cat sick between the toes on a nighttime bathroom trip, or as a nice addition to your favourite rug. Vomiting is the active expulsion of stomach contents, whic…
October 23, 2018 • 606 shares • 850 comments
How do I become a vet?
Life as vet - what its like
How do I become a vet?
There are multiple ways of becoming a vet and it can be done at any age. However, it is not normally a career path that you accidentally fall into… most vets have dreamed of working with animals since being tiny! The cou…
June 29, 2018 • 3 shares
Medicine Safety… A real issue for us as well as pets!
News and Comment
Medicine Safety… A real issue for us as well as pets!
Licensed veterinary medicines are, generally, fairly safe. Before receiving a license and being marketed, they must be very thoroughly assessed for effectiveness and safety by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate in the…
April 6, 2018 • 26 shares
Raw meat and bones diets for dogs: are they fab or are they a fad?
Dogs
Raw meat and bones diets for dogs: are they fab or are they a fad?
The mainstream media seems to feature a continual flow of new dietary breakthroughs for humans: from high protein to low protein, high glycaemic index, gluten-free, Paleolithic, alkaline, the list goes on and on. The pet…
November 13, 2016 • 4 shares • 3 comments
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