Archive: Sep 2020

A dog castrate is a routine procedure in veterinary practice, but I think it’s always a good idea to know about the aftercare for this procedure before you book in, so you know what to expect and how long your dog’s reco…

Dogs are usually very interactive and responsive animals and make great companions as a result. So, when our pet suddenly, occasionally or regularly appears to zone out, staring into space and not acknowledging us, it ca…

Cats are not typically known for eating odd things – dogs, yes; cats, not so much. But some cats have a real habit for eating human hair. This may seem like a very odd, random thing for them to do but there are some logi…

You may think that your veterinary practice is owned and run by your favourite veterinary surgeon and, in some instances, this may very well be the case. There are different types of veterinary practices that are owned a…

A not infrequently seen clinical problem in cats is that of stones within the urinary tract. These can be found (most commonly) in the bladder, although they are sometimes also found in the kidneys, ureters and urethra a…

Just like people, pets can develop allergies to the things they touch, eat and breathe in. Substances that trigger an allergy are known as allergens. But it can be remarkably difficult to determine exactly what your cat…