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Chocolate poisoning in dogs
Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits.
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Diarrhoea in cats
There are many conditions that cause diarrhoea in cats, ranging from minor to serious. Mild cases of diarrhoea usually pass within 24 hours.
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Idiopathic Epilepsy in Dogs
Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of repeated seizures in dogs. It’s important to have your dog checked by your vet if they have a seizure, even if they have recovered well.
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Limping and stiffness in cats
There can be lots of causes of limping and stiffness in older cats, but arthritis is usually the most common cause.
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Wobbly teeth in cats
Adult cats shouldn’t have wobbly teeth, if you notice any it’s a sign that something is wrong.
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Bad breath in cats
While we may not expect our cats to have breath as fresh as ours, if they have really smelly breath it could be the sign of an underlying medical problem.
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High temperature (fever) in cats
If your cat has a high temperature (fever), it usually means something is wrong.
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Bladder infection (UTI) in cats
A bladder infection is also sometimes called a ‘urinary tract infection (UTI)’ or ‘bacterial cystitis’.
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Itchy skin in cats
Scratching is normal for cats, but sometimes they can seem a bit itchier than normal and may need to see a vet.
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Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is a condition that causes a nasty cough in dogs. It’s very contagious, but isn’t often serious.
