Bugs such as bacteria and viruses as well as parasites such as fleas and worms are common in the lives of our animals and in fact, many of these unwanted… read more →

As our pets age they may suffer from arthritis. It can be a painful condition and is usually noticeable as a stiff gait first thing in the morning (often worse… read more →

Guidelines on How to Give Your Pet a Tablet Hold your cat around the top of its head with your middle finger and thumb at each corner of its mouth.… read more →

What constitutes an emergency for animal owners and guardians is always relative; for example one night I had a phone call from a little old lady very concerned because she… read more →

Ear infections are common and can cause severe pain and discomfort to your animal. Recognizing the symptoms early on and halting the progression of ear dis-ease is very important to… read more →

An itchy animal will scratch or chew at themselves causing inflammation, leading to a further itch which often progresses to infection and a vicious cycle is established. Conventional medicine then… read more →

The cruciate ligaments are in the knee and act to stop the femur (top leg bone) and tibia (lower leg bone) from sliding excessively forwards and backwards. The cranial cruciate… read more →

As with humans, our animals need optimal amounts of various nutrients to stay healthy and to perform at their best. Omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in high quantities… read more →

Having an understanding of useful tools to apply to support an acute crisis or emergency, until veterinary attention is obtained can make a huge difference to the outcome in a… read more →

Heat Stroke: Occurs when animals are in a hot environment and they are unable to cool down enough e.g: being locked in a car on a hot day for even… read more →