Heart disease – Mitral valve disease and heart failure
The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are the atria (auricles, singular atrium). The lower chambers are the ventricles. The heart is also divided into right and left sides. Blood flows [...]
Lumps and bumps on your pet’s skin
Although most lumps are harmless it is impossible to tell what sort of lump you are looking at. There are many different things that can cause swellings - bruising or fluid build-up, [...]
Arthritis and cats
Studies have shown that up to 90% of cats aged over 12 years are showing signs of osteoarthritis (Hardie et al, 2002). However, cats are very adept at hiding any illness (especially [...]
4 Ways to Stop the Arthritis Winter Blues
If your cat or dog has been diagnosed with arthritis by your veterinarian here are four important ways you can stop the dreaded winter blues. Managing Arthritis for Dogs Weight management [...]
How much exercise does your senior pet need?
Exercise is important at every stage in your pet's life including their senior years. You may need to adjust the frequency and intensity of the exercise as a pet ages but it [...]
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. [...]
