Moving to a new house is a stressful time. With lots of rushing around and packing, plus the time needed to get settled in at the other end. But what about our pets? Sometimes they can be forgotten in all of the hustle a…

What is EMS? EMS is a condition in which we see insulin dysregulation (basically poor control of insulin) in association with the typical signs of fat accumulation, increased body condition and a tendency for laminitis.

Hypoparathyroidism occurs when the body does not produce enough parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone is secreted by the parathyroid glands (located in the neck adjacent to the thyroid glands) and helps keep the amoun…

In short, yes. If you ring a vet practice and ask for a home visit, they will often be able to arrange a mutually convenient time to come out to you. We can all appreciate the desire to have your veterinarian visit you a…

Do puppies have baby teeth? Dogs have baby (deciduous) teeth, the same as we do. Your puppy will already have deciduous teeth by the time you bring them home, as they start to appear (erupt) from about one month old. The…

Ketoacidosis is a very serious complication of diabetes. It is an illness that we do sometimes diagnose in both dogs and cats. However, it should not be confused with ketosis, which occurs during starvation or in certain…