One Medicine

One Medicine A lot of people ask how vets manage to learn how to treat such a wide range of animals, when doctors only have to learn one species. The fact is that many animals use the same basic “blueprint”, and as vets the trick is to know where the differences...

Itchy Dogs

Itchy Dogs. As we approach spring, we normally see an increase in the number of dogs suffering from itchy skin. If your dog has itchy skin, it may have a pollen allergy. The areas most commonly affected include the paws, belly, ears and armpits, although any part of...

Basic Puppy Care

The Basics of Puppy Care. When you get a new puppy, there is a lot to learn. This is a basic check-list of things you need to do: Vaccinations – your puppy should be vaccinated at 6-8 weeks, 10-12 weeks and 14-16 weeks of age. The type of vaccine appropriate for your...

Grass Seed Season

Grass Seed Season One of the most common problems we see over spring and summer are grass seeds getting into dogs ears, paws, coat and even their eyes. Grass seeds can be quite dangerous to animals. They have little barbs that are designed to catch an animals coat as...