Everyday, thousands of lost pets arrive at shelters around the country without any form of identification. A microchip enables a shelter to contact the owner immediately, saving stress for both the owner and pet. So what is a microchip? The microchip is a silicon encased chip about the size of a grain of rice that [...]
Most of us are aware of a family member or friend who has diabetes. It is also a disease which can occur in pets. As in people, there are different types of diabetes. A pet with diabetes can show a range of symptoms but the longer it is left untreated the more complicated the condition [...]
Dogs and cats age on average seven times faster than people. Taking a pet to the vet even once per year is equivalent to a person seeing their doctor or dentist every seven years! By the age of five, most cats and dogs are into middle age and by seven they are into older age. [...]
Checklist for Arthritis With Winter’s arrival, arthritis normally worsens in pets as well as people. If you answer yes to any of the questions below, ask your vet to examine your dog for arthritis. Does your dog show any of these signs? Difficulty getting up after rest Lying down or resting more than usual Stiffness [...]
Many people have a first aid kit in their house or car for themselves but a few different items are needed for your pet. Here are some of things that may be useful: List of Emergency Veterinary Contact Numbers – always ring to get advice Blanket for use as a stretcher or to keep your [...]
There are many causes of lameness in puppies and dogs. Most of these are relatively minor and are within the body’s healing capability. However, there are also many developmental problems that if not treated promptly, may result in permanent lameness or arthritis. To minimize the likelihood of permanent lameness, your vet may recommend x-rays to [...]
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