Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid glands) is a very common disorder of older cats. It is caused by an increase in production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid glands most commonly due to a benign tumour of the gland. Thyroid hormones are responsible for...

How to Help Your Itchy Dog This Spring

If you find your dog is currently quite itchy, you’re not alone. Spring time is the most common time for dogs to show signs of allergic skin disease. Just like people, dogs can suffer from pollen allergies. However, rather than getting hay fever or asthma, dogs then...

How do I slow down my dog’s eating?

As the owner of a Golden Retriever, I know how fast some dogs eat. If I give my dog his food in a normal bowl, he finishes his meal in less than 10 seconds. Eating too fast can create several problems including discomfort for the dog and increasing the risk of bloat....

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a relatively common problem we see in cats. As the name suggests, it affects the bladder and urethra (the “lower” parts of the urinary tract), but is actually quite a complex problem. We tend to see different clinical...