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“Ewwww” is the first thing that comes to mind when we see a dog with its head in the bowl,  lapping up toilet water (or cat balancing on the rim, bottom-up). But is it dangerous?  read more

Imagine the smell of yeast, cabbage and body odour. Something fusty and musty. Take this pungent smell and mix it with a tinge of sickening sweetness and a cou...

Incontinence in pets

Leaking urine is actually a huge problem in our pets. This can be anything from a few drops to literally voiding the whole bladd...

Although this year is off to a rocky start, this decade has been pretty fantastic - and this news about arthritis is a promising start to this new decade! A...

Have you noticed your pet limping lately? I bet you are worried about it and wondering what it can be. One of the most common reasons for limping - in fact ...

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble. Let’s find a treatment for creaky joints!

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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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...