Around Easter each year, we often see patients who have helped themselves to one or more easter eggs! These accidents can happen easily, so it is really important to keep your eggs to yourselves. Chocolate toxicity can make dogs very sick, and in some cases can be fatal. The type of chocolate, ... Continue Reading
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STAY COOL, AVOID HEAT STROKE
Very hot days can be dangerous for pets. Dogs and cats can't just help themselves to an ice-block, or go for a swim or have a cold shower. Help your pet stay cool by ensuring they have lots of fresh, cold water and ample shade shelter or a cool place inside. Also, to minimise the risk of heat ... Continue Reading
Spring is here!
Spring is here, and so are the ticks! Spring is here and everything grows. So, for our pets, this means more walks, more sunshine, and more flowers to sniff. But, Spring also means lots more ticks. Ticks are a potential danger to dogs and cats all year round, but at this time of year we do see ... Continue Reading