Terrible Ticks

TERRIBLE TICKS None of us like the thought of creepy crawlies on our pets, but it is the warm part of the year where they are around in higher numbers. So Stay Alert! Ticks are a particularly unpleasant thought for us all, as they can bite humans as well as pets, and...

THE MICROBIOME…

THE MICROBIOME... …is possibly The most important influencer of health in animals of every kind, including humans. A healthy microbiome is one which contains a great diversity within its populations of microbes. What you or your pets eat, and what medications...

ARTHRITIS – How Can You Help Your Pet?

ARTHRITIS - How Can You Help Your Pet? PREVENTION There are various things you can do to help minimise the risk of arthritis in your pet. Ensuring they are fed high quality food during growth (a species appropriate diet, such as a complete raw food, for dogs and cats...

ARTHRITIS – What Is It?

ARTHRITIS - What Is It? Arthritis is one of the most common conditions that all pet owners face, becoming increasingly common as pets get older. However, it is not exclusive to older pets. Some pets have injuries or growth deformities/issues that predispose them to...

Geriatric Pet Care

GERIATRIC PET CARE If you are lucky, your pet will get old whilst still with you, and you will end up caring for a geriatric pet. I think that in many ways our pets become more and more precious to us the older they get, as not only have they been through more with...