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• Chocolate poisoning in cats and dogs

  Chocolate contains a substance called ‘theobromine’ which is toxic to dogs and cats. It’s similar to caffeine and can cause problems with the nervous system, bowels, kidneys and heart.

• Feline parvovirus/panleucopenia (FPV)

  Feline parvovirus (FPV) is a nasty disease that can be fatal to our cats and kittens. The best way to protect your cat against FPV is to vaccinate them regularly.

• How to: collect a poo sample from your dog

  A poo sample may provide your vet with the information they need to diagnose and treat your dog. For guidance on how to collect a stool sample from your dog, read our step-by-step guide or watch our video.

• Is my cat drinking and weeing too much?

  Is your cat drinking or weeing more than usual? You may hear your vet use the words polyuria and polydipsia (PUPD for short). Polyuria is weeing too much, Polydipsia is drinking too much.

• Mouth pain in cats

  Mouth pain in cats Overview Cats are very good at hiding pain. This was an important skills for their wild ancestors but it makes it difficult to spot signs of a problem in our pet cats. One of the first signs of a painful mouth tends to be a change in their eating habits. You may even notice your cat hissing or appearing scared of their food. Make an appointment to see your vet if your cat is…