How long do cats live? Ageing and your feline
Cats are living longer than ever. With improvements in nutrition and veterinary medicine including vaccines and therapeutic agents, cats are living to over 15 years of age and in some cases over [...]
Why do dogs pant?
What is the reason behind that great big open mouthed grin? Dogs pant for a number of reasons and although it is usually nothing to worry about, sometimes it can be serious. [...]
Does cigarette smoke harm your pet?
We all know that smoking harms your health, but how about your pet? Will cigarette smoke harm your pet? Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds and some of these are [...]
How often do cats come on call?
Queens come into oestrus otherwise referred to as ‘heat' or ‘call' many times a year. Each oestrus lasts approximately one week and if a female cat is not mated she will usually [...]
Chewing – Why do dogs chew?
Dogs, especially puppies are extremely playful and investigative. While play with people and other dogs is an important part of socialisation and social development, exploration and object play are important ways for [...]
Your pet is a senior, what changes do you need to make?
The key to keeping your best friend happy and healthy in their senior years is early detection and prevention. Visit your veterinarian for your pet's senior health care exam at least every [...]