Sian Tranter

MA VetMB CertAVP MRCVS

Latest articles by Sian Tranter

Why did my vet prescribe… charcoal?
Why did the vet prescribe…
Why did my vet prescribe… charcoal?
Activated charcoal is usually prescribed when your dog or cat has eaten something toxic. Being curious creatures our pets tend to explore everything in their environment. As they sniff, lick and nibble things sometimes t…
November 7, 2020 • 58 shares
Are pumpkins toxic to hedgehogs?
Poisons and Hazards
Are pumpkins toxic to hedgehogs?
It has become a Halloween tradition to leave ‘Jack o lantern’ pumpkins in the garden for wildlife to feast on. Hedgehogs are omnivores, most of their diet being insects and garden pests like slugs. They eat small amounts…
November 1, 2020 • 2440 shares • 5 comments
Can I get a prescription for my pet's medicine?
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Can I get a prescription for my pet's medicine?
Vets have been one stop shops in the UK for many years. Your pet is examined and your medication dispensed immediately. In acute illness or emergency situations this is ideal as you can start treatment immediately. When…
October 29, 2020 • 51 shares • 34 comments
Are conkers toxic for dogs?
Dogs
Are conkers toxic for dogs?
Conkers are the seeds of the horse chestnut tree. This is a common tree in parks, streets and gardens in the UK the National Forest Inventory recorded 470,000 horse chestnuts in 2018.  The conkers drop to the ground…
October 27, 2020 • 121 shares • 1 comments
Why did the vet prescribe water tablets?
Why did the vet prescribe…
Why did the vet prescribe water tablets?
Diuretics are medicines used to treat fluid retention. Your pet’s kidneys manage fluid levels in their body. If their body is dehydrated, the kidney reabsorbs water preserving as much as possible. If blood volume and blo…
October 24, 2020 • 22 shares
Why do dogs hump?
Behaviour
Why do dogs hump?
Owning a dog that humps furniture, other dogs or people can lead to comic, but profoundly embarrassing moments. Most people assume that the dog is a sex pest or asserting dominance.  However, there are many reasons…
October 13, 2020 • 1423 shares • 7 comments
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