Oral disease is the most common ailment in adult pets. According to veterinary research, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the time they are three. Signs of disease include persistent bad breath, a yellow-brown tartar crust at the gum line, red and swollen gums, pawing at the mouth [...]
Animal physiotherapy is now becoming recognised as an important part of the recovery process after many surgical procedures and for chronic musculo-skeletal problems. Physiotherapy is well accepted in human medicine and is becoming more commonly used in veterinary medicine. Animal physiotherapists will use techniques such as massage, joint stretching and strengthening exercises, ultrasound and heat [...]
Grapes and Grape by-products can be toxic to dogs. The compound responsible has not yet been identified. Affected dogs will vomit, stop eating and go on to develop kidney failure if untreated. Data collected over the last few years has identified a link between grapes and acute kidney failure. So… go easy on the grapes [...]
AUGUST IS DENTAL MONTH Pet dental month provides an opportunity for pet lovers to concentrate on their pet’s often neglected oral health. The Lost Dogs´ Home veterinary clinic is participating by offering FREE DENTAL CHECKS and other specials to help improve your pets health.
Heartworm disease, as the name suggests, are worms that infect the heart! The dog is the most important host, but other mammals may also be susceptible eg: cats, ferrets,and sea-lions. The heartworm infection is transmitted dog-to-dog by infective mosquitos which act as vectors for the disease. Heartworm can be the cause of serious illness due [...]
There are many medical and behavioural benefits in having your pet desexed:
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