New research explains why dogs and cats eat grass!
Just like tigers and lions, dogs and cats will munch on grass and we often get asked: “Why? What as a pet-parent am I doing that makes my pet feel as though eating grass is the most attractive foo...
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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats
Arthritis is one of the most common complaints for which dogs and cats are brought in to the vet. Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is more likely to affect animals the older they get, and there are several additional risk factors which ...
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Neutering for Canine Health
Desexing
We recommend desexing all dogs unless they are to be used for breeding purposes. The procedure greatly reduces the risk of several health problems, and generally results in a more well-behaved dog. Health ris...Dental Disease
Periodontal disease is the most common disease seen in dogs and cats, with 80% of animals over 3 years of age exhibiting some signs of dental disease. Bacteria attach to the outside of the teeth in a film called plaque. Over time ...
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Canine Skin Allergies
Skin Allergies in Dogs
DEFINITION
A skin allergy is the bodies’ ‘’hypersensitive’’ response to an allergen (e.g. pollen, dust, mould, mites etc). This presents as redness in the skin and itching behav...Quality pet food
We continually see first-hand the evidence for feeding a premium brand pet food. We are able to help a lot of animals simply by changing their diet, and it is made so easy for us by quality brands such as Royal Canin, Advance, Vet...
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