It has been a busy month as always within The Friendly Pet Nurse team and we wanted to share some recent highlights. Clipping, not just cats When it comes to grooming and clipping hair it’s not just cats that require some of my attention but guinea pigs too. In fact, any long-haired pet can benefit […]
In the coming months, I’m going to be covering some of our pet cats’ key resources. These resources at the things they require day to day and to ensure they are healthy and happy. It is part of my preventative care as a vet nurse. Setting up your pet and continuing to look after it […]
Fleas are a problem all year round but especially during the months we have our heating on. Prevention is key, treat your pet, wash and hoover. Here is a helpful infographic to explain why: Flea Facts Only 1 in 100 fleas are seen by owners. If untreated, they can cause skin irritations, discomfort, tapeworm […]
A veterinary nurse has a wealth of information and knowledge about pets health issues, and one of the things I see the most at the veterinary practice I work at is pet obesity. The majority of us love our pets very much, but sometimes we spoil them with that ‘little treat’ that ‘extra snack’ or […]
Our Guinea Pigs, Boris and Flash, came to us via a local centre; Pooh Piglet Guinea Pig Rescue. Based in Haywards Heath, Pauline Dutton has been running the centre for many years caring for new and rescued Guinea Pigs and giving them new homes. We were after a pet, ideally, for Jacob my son. We […]
Lucky, our pet rabbit, came to us, like so many pets, ‘rehomed’ as it were. He actually lived with a friend, who sadly, was moving away to a place without a garden, so, therefore, Lucky needed to be rehoused. I was asked if we could have him, as we knew the owners well and we […]
11% of cats had never been to the vet and 43% hadn’t seen a veterinarian within the last year. Book regular veterinary check-ups Preventative care – check for any problems before they become serious conditions Cats change over their life and have various stages which need various levels of care and attention To have regular […]