The main household hazards for dogs and cats are toxic foods (chocolate, onion, grapes, avocado, coffee, alcohol), human medicines (ibuprofen,…
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Neutering reliably prevents a dog or cat from reproducing. It is best decided early — between six months and a…
FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease) is not a single illness but a group of problems affecting a cat’s bladder…
Brachycephalic syndrome affects flat-faced breeds — English and French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, Boston Terriers, and Persian and…
Play is not an extra — it is essential. Through play, and especially as puppies, dogs learn how to relate…
Plaque hardens into tartar, and tartar causes periodontal disease: bad breath, bleeding gums and, eventually, tooth loss. It is not…
Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. The signs are heavy, frantic panting, drooling, bright red gums, weakness, vomiting, staggering and collapse….
There are three main allergies in pets: flea-bite allergy, food allergy and atopic dermatitis. The flea bite is by far…
Check your pet’s eyes and ears regularly. Clean ears with an alcohol-free veterinary solution and cotton wool, massaging the base…
Obesity is an excess of body fat caused by taking in more energy than the animal burns. Vets assess it…