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Pet owners: skip the treats – hit the streets
Deadly diets and lazy lifestyles fuelling pet obesity time-bomb, warns vet charity PDSA
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Vet Q&A: How much should I feed my dog or cat?
Pets come in different shapes and sizes and this means that every pet’s dietary needs will be different. Working out what they need to suit their size, age and exercise requirements is important for their health and wellbeing and it’s really important not to give them too much (or too little!).
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Homemade pet-friendly treats for Easter
Easter is the perfect time to get together with your friends and family. And what better way to celebrate than by tucking into tasty Easter treats?
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Insect bites and stings in cats
Cats are most commonly stung around their face or on their paws. Most stings can be managed at home as long as the signs are mild.
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Keswick turns orange for Miracle Max’s 14th birthday
An estimated 500 people and 400 dogs turned Keswick into a sea of orange on Saturday (14 August) as they attended a charity birthday walk in honour of Cumbria’s most famous canine – Max the Miracle Dog – who turned 14 on 12 August.
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Dandruff in cats
Cats spend a lot of time grooming to keep themselves clean. If you notice your cat has dandruff (dry, flaky skin) it could be a sign of a problem.
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Permethrin toxicity in cats
Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.
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Flat-faced dogs Advice for owners
As the owner of flat-faced dog, it’s really important to find out more about the health problems they can suffer from.
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PetWise on Tour: Paignton
Is your handsome hound as healthy and happy as can be? Come along and your pooch will receive a free five-point check covering behaviour, companionship, diet, environment and health.
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Pup nearly died from pill poisoning
Mischievous puppy, Monkey, had only been with her owners for a few weeks when a terrible misadventure left her at death’s door.
