The boss has finally agreed to join you for dinner, and this is your big chance to impress and secure that promotion. Horror of horrors, right between Mains and Dessert, Scooter proceeds to make a grand entrance and rub his rear end up and down the carpet right next to Mr Factor’s polished brogues. He […]
Safe Car Travel For Pets
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 […]
He’s Not Fat, He’s Just Fluffy! 5 Reasons Vets Are Always Nagging About Weight.
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 Top 7 Pet Holiday Hazards
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 […]
Diabetes and Our Pets
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 […]
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease – It’s Like “Bird Aids”
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 […]
Green Dogs and Cats – How to Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint
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 […]
What’s The Best Food For My Pet?
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 […]
Pet Emergencies – When To See The Vet Immediately
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 […]