Heatstroke is a very serious condition that can progress very quickly, and in severe cases, cause seizures, organ damage and death. What is Heatstroke? Heat stroke is a term commonly used to describe hyperthermia or elevated body temperature. In general, if an animal’s body temperature exceeds 39.4°C (103°F), it is considered abnormal or hyperthermia.Body temperature…
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Fleas are tiny parasites that love to feed on your pet’s blood. The bites cause irritation and this can effect you and your family as well.
Tapeworms match their name, and look like long ribbons or pieces of tape. Itchy, unpleasant, and common, keeping your dog & cat free of tapeworms is simple and a great way to keep them healthy and happy.
Roundworms are very common in the UK – In fact, studies have shown that over 20% of dogs and cats can become infected at any time! This means your dog and cat are at risk of catching worms every time you go outside. Picked up in faeces or even contaminated soil, roundworms can cause diarrhoea…
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Vinnie is a beautiful 8 year old male border terrier who presented with vomiting. Poor Vinnie was unable to keep any food or water down and was struggling to pass poo. He came in to see Rosa in March who did a full clinical examination.His abdomen (belly) was very tense around the area where his…
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Vaccinations are a very important part of the preventative health care your rabbits needs to to reduce the risk of serious infectious and diseases. So let’s explore the diseases that vaccinations protect our rabbits against… Rabbit Myxomatosis Myxomatosis is a severe disease (caused by a virus) that affects rabbits. It damages multiple areas of the…
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Vaccinations are a very important part of the preventative health care your dog needs to to reduce the risk of serious infectious and diseases. So let’s explore the diseases that vaccinations protect our dogs against… Canine Hepatitis Infectious hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver, blood vessels, immune system, kidneys, eyes, lungs, and heart.…
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Vaccinations are a very important part of the preventative health care your cat needs to to reduce the risk of serious infectious and diseases. So let’s explore the diseases that vaccinations protect our cats against… Feline Calicivirus Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious virus that is one of the major causes of upper respiratory…
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Dental disease is one of the most common conditions seen by veterinarians. Over 80% of dogs over the ages of three have active dental disease. Few dogs show obvious signs of dental disease, so it is important pet parents with the help of veterinarians to try to uncover this hidden and often painful condition. Dogs…
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Diseases of the teeth and gums are common in cats. Studies report that between 50 and 90% of cats older than four years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, but fortunately, the most common forms of these diseases are largely preventable or treatable with appropriate preventive dental care and monitoring. Dental disease is…
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Spending time at the beach with your dog is a great way to introduce them to a fun environment, but beach trips do come with unique dangers for dogs. The summer months will soon be upon us and that can only mean one thing…. HOLIDAYS! Yes, many Brits will be heading to the lovely seaside…
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