What to do when you find a baby bird on its own There’s always more than meets the eye when you encounter a lonely baby bird. Your natural instinct might be to take it under your wing, so to speak, to take it to the vets or interfere with its natural course of life. Sometimes […]
Dogs
Pet Abuse is Domestic Abuse
A new Domestic Abuse Act in Scotland makes it illegal for partners to abuse pets… Whether it’s physical, emotional or otherwise, nobody deserves to be abused by the person they love and trust. This is especially true in the case of our beloved furry companions who do nothing but love us unconditionally, and that’s what […]
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Dogs
Pet Safety at Easter
Read our tips below to make sure your pet stays safe this Easter… As you finalise your preparations for the 4-day weekend, have a look at our top tips for a pet-friendly Easter. Easter eggs are poisonous to dogs and cats Chocolate is poisonous to dogs and cats so make sure your Easter eggs stay […]
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Dogs
Shocking Facts About Fleas
Although they’re very small, fleas are a bigger deal than you might think… A recent study conducted by MSD revealed some rather shocking statistics about fleas and the negative impact they can have on our pets. The findings The study revealed that: 1 in 4 cats and 1 in 7 dogs sampled were found to […]
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Dogs
The Danger of Mouldy Food
Does your dog often steal food from the bin? We all know what dogs are like, especially when it comes to food! Lots of the food in our bins can be toxic to our dogs if they get their paws on it so it’s important to stop them… or at least to make sure your […]
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Dogs
Summertime Safety
How to keep your pet safe and cool in the summer sunshine… It looks like summer is finally here! As you head into the great outdoors with your furry friend during this beautiful weather, take heed of our summertime safety tips: Never leave your dog alone in the car This is bad, very bad. Cars […]
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Dogs
A Day at the Beach
Sun, sea, sand and… safety Beaches are great fun, but they can be quite risky for our pooches! Here are some things to consider before taking your pet out to the beach. Is the beach pet-friendly? Whichever beach you’re heading to, do some research before you go to make sure your dog will be allowed […]
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Dogs
Preparing for Bonfire Night
There’s a phrase we vets use a lot in our profession: prevention is better than cure… …we use it a lot for good reason, because it’s true. With most aspects of your pet’s health and welfare, the actions necessary to prevent incidents are far less costly (in terms of time and effort as well as […]
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Cats
Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Science Magazine recently published some interesting findings on why cats eat grass… According to Science Magazine, scientists think they may finally have an answer for why our feline friends have a tendency to gobble up grass, only to regurgitate it again shortly after. More than 1,000 cat owners were surveyed, all of whom spent at […]
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Dogs
Poisonous Plants of Autumn
The plants to watch out for this autumn… You may have noticed a drop in the temperature recently, or even have come down with a seasonal cold. As the clouds loom large and the leaves turn yellow, let’s take a look at the autumn and winter plants to keep your pets away from… Acorns Acorns […]
