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Dog Owners Guide To Anal Sacs Anal sacs are 2 fluid filled sacs that are located just inside the anus at the 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock positions. They are designed to squeeze out via a duct, a small amount of scent when animals poo – this is the reason that dogs love sniffing each … Read more

Dental Disease in Dogs & Cats Dental disease is just as common in dogs and cats as it is in people, the most common form of dental disease being periodontal disease – tartar builds up and causes irritation of the gums around the base of the teeth. This leads to gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). … Read more

Antihistamine’s and Dogs Antihistamines can be helpful in treating allergic, itchy dogs. Unfortunately, they can be a bit “hit and miss” in their efficacy.  The best antihistamine for your animal is determined by trial and error. We suggest using a 14 day trial for each medication and moving on to the next one if no, … Read more

Top 7 Benefits Of Dog Obedience Training There are many benefits to training your puppy that can make you and your ‘best friend’s’ life together all the better. Attending a puppy school will not only help you understand and manage your pup’s behaviour, but it will also allow you to form a stronger bond between … Read more

Aging & Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats – How To Help Did you know the oldest cat in the world lived to be over 38? Like dogs and other pets, cats’ cognition can deteriorate over the years. However, recognising that your cat is struggling more than usual as they age, you can make some small adjustments … Read more

Why Dog Dental Care Is Essential Much like your own dental health, without daily care, your dog is susceptible to dental disease, bad breath, tooth loss, and even organ damage. Fortunately, there are several practices that you can introduce to your daily life to care for your dog’s dental health. Brushing their teeth, feeding them … Read more

Paincation – Treating Chronic Pain When you hear the term ‘chronic pain’, more often than not, we think of an older person with aching joints and struggling to move; you don’t generally think of your cat or dog limping about the house. We sometimes encounter misconceptions about chronic pain in pets, as it’s frequently mistaken … Read more

Top 9 Reasons Your Dog Vomits Yellow & What To Do About It At some point in your life as a dog owner, your dog will vomit. While it’s not a pleasant experience, vomiting is a natural function of the body to help protect it against potential harm. In this article, we will discuss some … Read more

Desexing Your Cat: Everything You Need To Know Being a pet owner comes with significant responsibility as you are in charge of a beautiful life that must be protected. Desexing is a big part of caring for your cat as you are protecting them from diseases and potential dangers that could harm them otherwise.  As … Read more

Dogs and Chocolate: Everything You Need to Know Your dog is part of the family, and it is very easy to want to treat them as such, right down to what you feed them. Every puppy loves a delicious treat, particularly a sweet one, but unlike most humans, they do not know what is good … Read more