Pet Care

The internet abounds with cute pics of dogs in sunglasses with their heads hanging out of car windows and their tongues lolling out. But is this safe? And why do they love to do it? Windows The main reason dogs love to hang their heads out of vehicle windows has to do with their keen […]

None of us likes to face the fact that our fur-child is fat. The scales have crept up; he’s not as active as he used to be, sometimes struggles to join in the family fun… but he’s just chubby, and we love him regardless. That’s okay, right? Sadly, as with us, when we pile on […]

The end of the year is a time to let our hair down and relax with family and friends as we embrace the Festive Season and all its merriment. But the very things that give this time of the year such fabulous flavour contribute to veterinary clinics seeing a considerable upswing in pet accidents and […]

Many people are shocked to learn that pets can develop diabetes just like we can. While it may be referred to as Type I or Type II, as it is in humans, diabetes in pets isn’t quite as clearly defined.  Nevertheless, diagnosing diabetes as early as possible, and careful management of the condition, thereafter, can […]

We have recently had a couple of wild birds with psittacine beak and feather disease, or BFDV, presented to us and feel that it’s important to provide some information to concerned members of the public about this highly infectious disease. At CVC, we’re massive bird-lovers, and it’s incredibly sad to us when we diagnose a […]

SUSTAINABILITY has to be this decade’s buzzword.  And with good reason.  After many years of dire warnings regarding our impact on the planet, organizations and individuals worldwide are finally taking responsibility for reducing their personal load on our limited resources.  But published research into how having pets affects sustainability has thrown the cat amongst the […]

With a confusing array of pet foods, both in veterinary stores and grocery stores, plus new dietary trends bombarding us online, how can we be sure we’re covering all bases when it comes to our pets’ nutritional needs? These are our top tips to help you to ask the right questions about your chosen pet […]

Most of us grew up hearing that as long as our pet had a wet nose, he or she was in good nick.  There are many health signs that pet parents need to be aware of. Our six pet emergencies that can’t be ignored will help you decide whether to rush to the vet immediately […]

How to keep your “Golden Oldie” comfy this Winter Winter can be a challenging time for anyone with sore, creaky joints, but often we don’t realise that our pets are in as much discomfort as humans with arthritis. How do I know if my pet is in pain? There are the obvious signs:  your pet […]