Tag: ask the vet
Ask the Vet: Puppy Socialisation
Socialisation is one of the most important things you can do with your new puppy as giving them lots of positive experiences, especially in...
Ask the Vet: Adder Bites
The adder is the UK’s only naturally occurring venomous snake, and is most commonly found in sand dunes, rocky hillsides and woodland edges between...
Ask The Vet – Christmas Hazards – December 2018
As the festive season approaches, there are some things to bear in mind if you have a pet, to ensure they’re kept safe and...
Ask the Vet – September 2017 – Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism is a common hormonal condition of middle ages and older cats which is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormone in the body. The most...
Ask the Vet – August 2017 – Lungworm
Angiostrongylus vasorum (also known as canine lungworm) has become a widespread problem in the dog population across the UK in recent years. Dogs become...
Ask the Vet – February 2017 – Rabbit Vaccinations
In the UK, it is recommended that rabbits are vaccinated against myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease. Myxomatosis can be passed from wild rabbits to...
Ask the Vet – January 2017 – Obesity in Pets
Now that the festive period is over, it’s a great time to start thinking about your pets’ health and wellbeing. Obesity is a HUGE...
Ask the Vet – December 2016 – Christmas Hazards
and temptations indoors and outside for our pets. Chocolate (especially dark chocolate), raisins (even those in your Christmas cake and mince pies), blue cheese...
Ask the Vet – November 2016 – Cat Bites
Domestic cats have a huge number of bacteria in their mouths which can very easily cause wound infections in other animals, including humans, when...
Ask the Vet – August 2016
The adder is the UK’s only naturally occurring venomous snake and is most commonly found in heaths and woodlands in the spring and summer...