Archive: Sep 2020

Piriton is an antihistamine medication. The drug in piriton is called Chlorphenamine maleate and differs from other commonly used human antihistamines such as Piriteze or Clarityn which contain completely different medic…

Pet insurance covers a wide range of illness, injury and accidents but some policies do have some “exclusions”. When looking at pet insurance, always read the small print, the terms and conditions. Have you read about wh…

It is difficult not to feel overwhelmed when faced with choosing a food for your dog. Not only is it difficult to choose between the many flavours and textures; but there are a number of price points to consider. The fol…

Coming to the decision to have your dog put to sleep can be incredibly difficult. One of the most common concerns is whether euthanasia is painful for their dog. No one wants to put their dog through pain; but this reluc…

As dog owners, many of us routinely give our dogs preventative worm treatments to help protect our beloved pets from becoming infected with any nasty and unpleasant parasites. But do you ever think about whether these tr…

If you’re the owner of a pug, French bulldog, Boxer or other similar flat-faced breed, you might hear your vet talking about being brachycephalic and needing ‘BOAS surgery’. What does being brachycephalic mean? What is B…