Health & Wellbeing

Atopy in dogs is one of the most common causes of itchy skin in dogs. Skin allergies are difficult to pin down to one particular thing as your dog could be sensitive or allergic to one thing, or multiple things that they come into contact with. A few of the more common allergies are: House dust mites Fleas Pollens, grass,

The hips are ‘ball and socket’ joints, which normally fit together perfectly to enable easy movement. Hip dysplasia in dogs is when the hip joints don’t fit together properly and become unstable and this causes pain, swelling, stiffness and eventually arthritis. Hip dysplasia in dogs usually begin showing symptoms while they are growing (at around 6 months of age). The

Can you recognise the seven common signs of poor pet eye health? 20th September to the 26th September is pet eye health awareness week. This worldwide event helps promote the importance of eye check ups for your pet. Just like us humans, eye health is an important part of your pets well-being.  Asymmetry Careful observation of the way your pet

Brachycephalic dogs, or “Flatter-faced dogs” are becoming increasingly popular, with the Kennel Club reporting a 2,747 per cent rise in the number of French bulldogs registered since 2004. Unfortunately, a survey by the Royal Veterinary College found that 58 per cent of short-nosed dog owners did not recognise the signs that their brachycephalic dog was struggling to breathe. We explain

What is a Microchip? A microchip is a small electronic device about the size of a grain of rice. The microchip is inserted under the skin, between their shoulder blades, via a quick injection. Once inserted, a rabbit cannot feel the microchip and the special capsule around it means that it does not break down – a microchip is designed

Pet Diabetes is estimated to affect 1 in 175 pets in the UK. That may not seem too many but with over 12 million cats and dogs in the UK it is a growing concern. Diabetes is exceedingly rare in Guinea pigs and rabbits. Obesity is thought to be the major cause of these isolated cases so keeping your small

Just like their human owners rabbits can develop mobility problems as they age with one of the most common being rabbit Osteoarthritis. It is important to note, however, that whilst osteoarthritis is more frequently seen in older rabbits it can also occur in younger rabbits. Rabbit osteoarthritis is a painful and progressive disease that causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain in

As a pet owner, you try to protect your dog from risk as much as possible. Unfortunately, there are dangers lurking right in your backyard or local park that can cause serious harm to your dog. One of these diseases that has been increasingly reported across the UK is leptospirosis. What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis, also known as “lepto”, is a

Is your “good morning” kiss from your dog so stinky that their breath makes you want to cover your face with a pillow? Bad breath in dogs is not only undesirable — it’s not normal. While eating poop or getting into some old food in the trash bin might come with some gross smells, your dog’s bad breath — vets

When most people think about Valentine’s Day, images of chocolates, flowers, candles, and tall glasses of their favourite adult beverages come to mind. However, for our pets, many of the wonderful things we give each other on this day can be dangerous. But don’t worry — you can keep your pets safe and still enjoy all the trappings of the