Holidays are complicated when you have pets. What are you going to do with them? Do you take your pets with you or leave them behind? Preferably you won’t do what some … [Read more...]
What Do Fleas Do?
The Flea Story What is the flea? The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the most common flea found on both dogs and cats. It is a wingless, bloodsucking insect and causes itching, … [Read more...]
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats
Heat Stress in Pets: It's a Killer Over the holiday period we are likely to be out and about more with our pets. However, playing in the sunshine can also be a cause of heat … [Read more...]
FAQs on Tick Control
Ticks can be a deadly menace, affecting many different types of pets. Knowing the enemy is the best tool. Below are some of the most common questions asked about tick control. Can … [Read more...]
What Causes Dogs To Limp?
It shouldn't happen to a dog - but it does. Hind limb lameness is a real pain and not something that should be ignored. For convenience, let's divide the causes of lameness into … [Read more...]
Holiday Care for Pets
Holidays are complicated when you have pets. What are you going to do with them? Do you take your pets with you or leave them behind? Preferably you won’t do what some … [Read more...]
Travel Turmoil
Dogs misbehaving in the car can drive you around the bend! Solving travel turmoil with your pet means working out what's wrong first. This is not as difficult to cure as you may … [Read more...]
A Flea-ting moment! Pet flea & tick control
The different types of pet flea treatments The creeping, crawling, gnashing, nasty nibblers are on the march! They’re everywhere - in your carpet, between your floorboards, … [Read more...]
Snakebites in Cats and Dogs
We often look forward to summer but unfortunately, warmer weather also brings with it the danger of snakes. Snake bites are a common cause of death in the warmer months of the … [Read more...]
Grooming Tips for Dogs
Grooming sessions can become a special bonding time between you and your dog and are also a good opportunity to check on your dog’s health. Look carefully for signs of fleas, … [Read more...]