Posts Tagged ‘Preventative healthcare’

The Five-a-Day Felix feeding plan, developed by feline behaviour experts Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Lizzie Rowe, is a brilliant way to enrich your cat’s mealtimes and support their natural instincts. Despite its catchy name, the plan has no connection to Felix cat food. Instead, “Felix” pays homage to the Latin word for cat (felis), […]

In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it’s no surprise that stress is on the rise—for us and our pets alike. But what about our feline companions? While cats may seem self-sufficient and low maintenance, they too can suffer from stress, anxiety, and even depression when their environments fail to meet their needs. An enriched environment is […]

Is your dog obsessed with retrieving a ball? Do you spend hours at the park? If you were to visit your local park, I guarantee you’d see someone with a ball chucker and a dog spinning excitedly expecting the ball. They enjoy the chase, the serotonin, and the process of retrieving. However, have you ever […]

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 […]

What is a ‘Tick’? A tick is a parasite found in the UK that can transmit infectious disease to you or your pet when it bites. They live off the blood of their host and are second only to mosquitoes for carrying diseases to humans. Why is finding a tick important? They can spread diseases […]

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 […]

This month is ‘Walk your Dog’ month a time for getting out, regardless of the weather, to ensure your pet dog has all the exercise they need. Many of our dogs are suffering obesity with 8% of owners stating their dog gained weight during lockdown – potentially affecting 790,000 dogs. In 2018 the PDSA PAW […]

It’s that time of year again when we switch on the heating and I get the most amount of enquiries about… fleas! How do you stop the cycle? How can you get rid of them? How can you stop your pet from itching? I’ve written a few blogs on my website (Don’t get the itch […]

Autumn is here and while we are out and about enjoying the colder weather, playing in the leaves and coming back to the warmth of our homes here is some Autumn pet advice and a few important issues to watch out for. Highlighting pet issues, which with some preventative measures, can ensure we all can […]

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 […]