Snake bite and your pet
Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross paths with a snake. At this time of year, even city dogs and [...]
Ageing and your pet’s brain – CDS a form of Dementia in pets
More and more dogs and cats are living well into their senior years and just like elderly humans, pets can suffer from a kind of dementia called cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS. [...]
Coping with a blind pet
In our experience informing a pet owner that their pet is blind or is going blind can be quite a daunting task. It's an overwhelming experience for most pet owners and a [...]
Vomiting dog
As a dog owner, you need to be aware that dogs will vomit from time to time. More often than not, it’s a reaction to a minor stomach upset. However, you need [...]
Pancreatitis in dogs
The pancreas is a vital organ which lies on the right side of the abdomen. It has two functions; to produce enzymes which help in digestion of food, and to produce hormones, [...]
Bloat in dogs – Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus
What is meant by the term "bloat" in dogs? This is a term that is synonymous with the more scientific term Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus (GDV). Dilatation means that the stomach is distended with [...]