PET BLOG
For the Love and Loss of a Pet
Written by Gary Boustead One day they arrive. With all the excitement of a new friend and the responsibility of ownership that goes with it. Suddenly there is this animal, a living, vulnerable thing, dependent on you for its every need. Day in and day out, the...
Pet Dental Care
Keeping your pets teeth clean and healthy is important, dental scaling- the removal of hardened plaque and tartar-will give your pet perfect pearly whites. What is Dental Scaling? Dental scaling is a deep clean of your pets teeth. The cleaning process reaches below...
Winter Pet Care: Keep your pets as snug as a Pug in a rug this winter!
Keep your pets warm and cosy this winter. When The temperature drops and you find yourself reaching for your scarf and coat, remember your pet may feel the cold too. Dogs, cats and even your pet rabbit can be affected by the cold. Your short haired pets feel it more...
Pet Obesity. How to keep your pets expanding waistline in check.
How to tell if your pet is a Porker There are a few simple checks you can do to assess if your pet is overweight. Doughy Dogs Your dog should have a visible waistline when looked at from above, round and balloon-like, means your dog is out of shape. You should...
Kittens & Cool Cats
How to keep your kitten healthy and safe and grow up to be a real cool cat! Never Hesitate to Vaccinate Vaccination against potentially deadly but preventable diseases is essential. What should your kitten be vaccinated against? 3 - in - 1 Vaccination: 1 Feline...
Perfectly Pawsome Puppies
How to ensure your puppy is healthy, safe, socialised and Perfectly Pawesome. Never Hesitate to Vaccinate Vaccination against potentially deadly but preventable diseases is essential. What should your puppy be vaccinated against? 5 - in - 1 Vaccination: 1 Canine...
Taking Care of your Senior Pets
How old is your pet in human years? Our pets age faster than us as they don’t’ live as long as us. A rule of thumb for dogs and cats - except don’t forget cats have 9 lives – is: Their first year of life is equal to 15 human years Their second year is equal to about...
Pet Vaccines: What you should know
Why is it Important to Vaccinate your pet? Dogs and Cats require routine vaccinations to protect them from potentially deadly diseases and to protect humans from contracting some of these diseases from them. These vaccines contain antigens, which mimic disease-causing...
Pet Insurance: Protect Your Pet
Why insure your pet? In the current uncertain times an unexpected veterinary bill is an expense many pet owners can ill afford, but it is a reality all pet owners face. So what happens in an emergency? This is when it is so important to have pet insurance in place....
Protect your Dog from Canine Parvovirus
What is Canine Parvovirus? Parvovirus or “parvo” is a highly contagious virus. It is a serious viral disease that can produce a life-threatening illness in puppies, adolescent and adult dogs. When parvo strikes it moves extremely fast, your dog can appear healthy one...