Archive: Sep 2020

Simple answer - do not throw sticks for your dog. Many pet owners are unaware of the dangers that stick throwing poses to their dogs. Dogs inherited the urge to play fetch from their wolf ancestor. Wolves had the drive t…

As we move closer to Christmas, we start to look forward to spending more time with friends and family. Even in a year as difficult as 2020 has been for many, the festive season is an opportunity to indulge and recharge.

What is your cat asking Santa Paws for this year? We’ve compiled a list of some purfect presents that are safe, fun and can keep your pet healthy this festive period……

Some types of candy are poisonous to cats, and most have no value in terms of taste or nutrition. Cats have very different metabolism to us and sharing this type of food is not good for them. In 2005 scientists discovere…

Have you ever wondered about the differences between human and veterinary medicine? A GP or pre-operative consultation will usually involve questions about your symptoms rather than a ‘nose to tail’ examination. Human me…

Christmas decorations brighten our homes in the short, grey, cold days of winter. All pets thoroughly investigate their environment, anything new is a source of excitement and curiosity. Colourful, dangling, twinkly, bal…