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After urine marking, cats scratching the furniture or carpet, is the second most ‘anti-social’ behaviour that cat owner’s encounter. What many people do not realise however is that this is completely normal behaviour for cats. Not only is it their way of keeping their claws healthy and sharp, it is...
That festive time of year is nearly upon us, which means our homes will soon be full of people, food and decorations. Whilst the holidays are usually fun and family filled, it’s worth acknowledging that this is also one of the busiest times for emergency vets.This is largely because many...
We love our dogs and we love to treat them, so why not do it by baking a yummy dog-friendly cake or some healthy homemade treats. There are lot of recipes out there on the web but here is one of my tried and tested favourites that dogs absolutely love!Homemade...
Many UK pet owners regularly travel with their pets abroad and for many years we have worked with clear rules that allow us to prepare for pet travel relatively easily. However, Brexit gives us a fresh set of challenges and uncertainties about how this will all work going forwards. When...
It can often be overlooked but it is so important to make appropriate changes and be prepared to adapt when our pets transition into old age. This is especially true of cats, of which are the ultimate masters at disguising any illnesses or ailments they may have. We usually identify...
Most owners know that they need to get their dogs vaccines done every year and vets will send out handy reminders to make sure you don’t miss these annual appointments. But do you know why these visits are important and what you are actually vaccinating your dog against? There has...
I’ve worked many years as an emergency vet so I’ve seen dogs being rushed to the hospital in all sorts of situations. One of the most frightening things to witness as an owner, is seeing your dog having any sort of breathing difficulties. Whether they are heavily panting, choking or...
Are you able to confidently spot signs of stress that your dog or others might be giving off in everyday situations?Some people answer this and say, “Yeah! It’s all in their tail…”Well have I got news for you. There are so many signals our dog can be giving us at...
If you love to enjoy the great outdoors with your dog, then these are some of the most common emergencies you should be aware of. Dog BitesOccasionlly dogs have disagreements from time to time, usually because they are in a situation where they perceive there to be a threat from...
We all know that a dog’s sense of smell is their strongest but their sense of hearing is also truly remarkable. Understanding more about doggy hearing can help us to understand more about canine behaviour and some of the fantastic things that they can do. Not a lot of people...
Life during the pandemic has resulted in lots of changes and disruptions to our regular routines so we need to constantly adapt to keep ourselves and our pets happy and healthy. Most would agree that dogs need regular and stable routines so this disruption can cause all sorts of problems....
One of the biggest misconceptions is that all dogs love water and are born knowing how to swim; this is a myth. Just like humans, dogs can be put into three categories when it comes to swimming. Those who can swim and enjoy it, those who can swim but are...