When to take your pet to the vet may be a difficult decision for some pet owners. And there are several reasons why: Pets are good at hiding pain. This is a survival technique that goes back to their ancestors days in the wild. Any animal that is sick or injured and...
Cats
Wet food or dry food for cats?
Wet food in a tear open pouch is to my cat what a sushi platter is to me. Pure heaven. But since all the advertisements out there tell me my cat only needs dry food - and my boy has put on far too much weight lately - I'm beginning to wonder if I shouldn't be changing...
Winter safety tips for pet owners
Winter can be unexpectedly dangerous for pets, primarily because their human owners are so busy cocooning they sometimes neglect their pets' needs. Winter must-dos Exercise. Ooh this is a tough one. When it's wet or icy, leaving the warmth of your home is a real...
Eye conditions in cats
Eye conditions in cats are many and varied but let's start with the third eye. You notice that the white bit that only appears when your cat blinks is now swollen and prominent, extending further over the eye. Swollen whites in a cat’s eye can mean many things. The...
Cones of shame: how to make them less scary
Cones of shame are an inevitable part of your pet's life. At some point they'll come home from a vet visit wearing one. Most pets don't like them or are afraid of them. Some will try anything to remove them. The quicker you get your pet used to wearing one, the less...
Anxiety in dogs: what you need to know
Anxiety in dogs is more common than we think. Though there has been a huge upsurge in mental health awareness in humans (especially because of Covid), as vets we see many cases of anxiety and other mental health conditions in dogs that owners haven’t detected. Few...
Breeding with your pet: here’s what to consider before you do
Breeding with your pet may seem like a really attractive option but there are many things to consider – including your pet’s health and the cost of breeding – before you decide to breed
Moving house with your pets
Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences a family can go through, and even more so when pets are involved. Here's what to do to keep stress to a minimum to ensure a smooth transition for your dogs and cats. Moving house: before leaving your old home 1...
CBD as medicine for pets
CBD as medicine for pets is becoming increasingly popular. While CBD-based products are all the rage, each one claiming more benefits than the other, veterinarians are asking pet owners to tread with caution. As yet there are very limited studies around CBD use in...
Covid and pets: what you need to know
Covid and your pets is in the news again, with many pet owners worried that they may 'catch' Covid from their dogs or cats. Our vets would like to put your minds at ease. Firstly, there have been very few cases of Covid transmission involving pets and these have all...
Cat carriers: how to get your cat to love hers
Cat carriers come in a variety of shapes and materials but one thing is for sure, most cats will try to avoid them. That's probably because we tend to haul out the carrier only when the cat needs to go to the vet or to the cattery which, for your cat, is a journey...
Dog fights: what to do to help your dog
Dog fights must be one of the most frightening things for any dog owner to encounter. Whether it occurs in a doggy park or at your own home, dog owners caught up in the anxiety of the moment seldom know the right course of action to take. Dr Susan of Ebervet Pet...
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