We need to look at the rabbit’s physiology to understand why they get so many dental issues. Rabbits have “open-rooted teeth”; this means that they have a huge “reserve crown” of tooth below their gum-line – we cannot see it, but it is there! Essentially, they have a lot of tooth waiting to rise up [...]
Yes, they certainly can - although it isn’t as common as in cats, renal disease is seen in dogs. What do the kidneys do? A dog’s kidneys filter the blood and produce urine; overall, they have four basic functions: Controlling water and salt balance - by controlling how concentrated the urine is (more concentrated = [...]
Pancreatitis is a condition that isn’t well known among animal owners - however, it is one of the more common medical reasons for us to hospitalise a dog or a cat, and we always see a surge in cases around about Christmas time! In this blog, we’re going to look more closely at this horrible [...]
Cats’ eyes. They allow our beloved four-legged-friends to see well enough to enjoy night-life and hunt. They are also iconic in our society; from the “cat’s eye winged eyeliner” to the useful lights on roads, cats’ eyes are famous! What happens, then, if Felix’s eyes don’t work how they used to? It may seem a [...]
Rabbits make rewarding family pets for both first-time pet owners and experienced owners. They are now the 3rd most popular pet in the UK, close behind our beloved cats and dogs. Just like cats and dogs, rabbits also require some vaccinations to keep them fit and healthy. In the UK the two main diseases we [...]
A lot of dogs don’t like having their feet looked at - which unfortunately means they tend to wriggle and squirm just when we’re trying to clip their toenails! However, there are some techniques you can use to make it a bit easier… First, why don’t they like it? There are two possible reasons - [...]
Just like humans, our pets will age… some more quickly than others. Larger breeds of dog tend to have shorter lives on average compared to smaller breeds. Different pets will show symptoms of aging more obviously compared to others, due to their personalities and - sadly - the level of pain they are experiencing. Because [...]
Halloween can be a really fun time for all the family, with lots of opportunities for dressing up and eating lots of lovely treats! It’s always fun to get involved in the spirit of the season, whilst making sure that our pets stay safe and happy during our celebrations. After all, they are part of [...]
We vaccinate our pets to protect them against some of the most common, sinister diseases that can affect their species. This protection is in the form of immunity against a range of nasty viruses and bacteria, that will reduce the severity of disease - and in most cases, prevent them from catching it in the [...]
When it comes to teeth, most pets are very similar to humans in that they only have one set of adult teeth, so we must look after them. Pets use their jaws for so much more than eating, too - their teeth are used for grooming, playing and carrying objects. We brush our teeth daily, [...]
