With the popularity of brachycephalic breeds on the rise we thought it timely to talk about the above Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS) condition. Dogs that have a shortened nose and skull compared to other dog breeds are referred to as brachycephalic breeds. These include English and French Bulldogs, Boxers, Pekingese, Pugs and Boston Terriers. This […]
Dental & Teeth Cleaning for Pets
Recently, I saw one of our clients with her seven year- old dog for vaccination and yearly health check. During the consultation, she mentioned that the local groomer had cleaned his teeth recently and since then he has developed a reluctance to have his mouth touched. On limited examination – he only allowed us to […]
Adrenal Gland Problems in Dogs
Adrenal glands are hormone-producing organs, situated in front of the left and right kidneys; they are tiny but very important. Dogs can suffer if the glands overproduce cortisol, this is called hyperadrenocorticism, also known as Cushing’s Disease. The opposite is also possible, where the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. This disease is called […]
Lumps and bumps, what could they be?
Many clients come in to see us when they find a lump on their pet and would like us to look at it and tell them what it is. Unfortunately, it is rarely ever that simple! What type of lump is it? It is usually impossible to tell what exactly a lump is, just […]
Life’s a Beach!
It’s lovely to be able to bring our dogs to the beach and enjoy the warm sun together. Some dogs are water babies while others prefer to relax on the sand and watch the rolling waves. It’s also a good chance for our furry friends to socialise with other dogs and people. Luckily, specific areas […]
Valentine’s Day – How to Keep Our Pets Safe
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us and with it a chance to spoil that special person with gifts, chocolates, flowers, champagne etc. However, spare a thought for the hidden dangers of some of these gifts if they were to end up in the wrong paws, of our pets! Our pets can be unpredictably exploratory and […]
My pet is drinking a lot of water
What could that be?? Unlike us humans, our pets don’t aim to drink eight glasses of water a day. They drink because they are thirsty. Fluids are lost from the body through urine, faeces, panting and sweating. The more fluids are lost, the more is needed to be replenished by drinking. However, excessive intake of […]
Christmas & Holiday Tips
Once again we have reached the time of year when lots is happening! Christmas is almost upon us, and with it comes good food and get-togethers, followed by summer holidays. However, over these festive days, it is important not to forget about some of the challenges our furry family members face. Christmas Hazards Around Christmas […]
The Coughing Pet
What is a cough A cough is a natural sudden protective reflex, where air rapidly gets expelled from the lungs, with the aim of clearing the airways of particles, irritants, fluids, mucus, and organisms. Everyone can have an occasional cough, but if your pet has a significant or prolonged cough, this could be a symptom […]