by Braden Collins | May 4, 2016 | information centre
One of the most common skin problems we see in cats with pink noses or white ears are sores that just don’t seem to heal. Owners often say the sore nearly heals, then the scab falls off and the healing process starts again. The most common cause of this sort of...
by Braden Collins | May 4, 2016 | information centre
Last week I talked about how to avoid dog bites in children. I now want to cover important warning signs given by dogs that they may be about to bite. Watch out for these signs whenever your child is around a dog, as picking up on these signs may prevent a bite. Look...
by Braden Collins | May 4, 2016 | information centre
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...
by Braden Collins | May 4, 2016 | information centre
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...
by Braden Collins | May 4, 2016 | information centre
With vaccines becoming more effective at younger ages, there is a lot of conflicting advice about when a puppy can be taken out to public areas after having its puppy vaccinations. There are two important points we need to balance against each other when it comes to...
by Braden Collins | May 4, 2016 | information centre
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....
