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Apoquel is currently the talk of the town in the pet medicine industry at the moment. Now more than ever, many dogs are suffering from ongoing skin and coat issues - atopic dermatitis aka skin allergies. There are many causes of irritated skin in dogs including food allergy, fleas, mites, grass (or other environmental factors) just to name a few. To be able to determine the cause, it is best to get in contact with your vet to run some tests. Obviously if you are able to remove the allergen …

Easter is a great time for so many reasons - there are long weekends, plenty of chocolates and we get to spend time with our four-legged friends! Through all the celebrations, public holidays, road trips and feasts we sometimes overlook the dangers that Easter can bring to our beloved pets. In this blog we discuss what dangers we face during this festive period so that pet owners can be well-informed and enjoy this great time of the year without the need to rush to the emergency vet! Here are sh …

Dental care is an ongoing and crucial part of your pet's health. Over 70% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 have some form of dental disease and fortunately this is very preventable by maintaining good dental hygiene in the comfort of your own home! Some ways of managing your pet's teeth to ensure they are healthy include: 1. Brushing their teeth Like humans, pets can also have build up of plaque on their teeth. Regular brushing is the best way to keep your pet's teeth clean. The …

Did you know that many cats and dogs are diabetic? There are 2 types of diabetes - diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is more common and this is a disease of the pancreas where the blood sugars are very high due to the insulin sensitivity. Symptoms Signs and symptoms to look out for when your pet has diabetes include: Increased urination Increased thirst Weight loss Increased appetite Lethargy Sweet smelling breath (caused by keton …

Many pet owners know how hard it is to leave your pets. Sadly separation anxiety is becoming more prevalent as our lives get busier as we take on more commitments in our everyday lives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Some of the most common complaints furparents have are that their dogs become fearful, destructive with many resulting in excessive barking and yelping.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀There are many ways we can help our pets overcome this. Crate training and positive reinforcement techniques are ideal and teaches them to …