by Aimee Hamilton | Jun 30, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Preventative healthcare
Most people, including cat owners are unaware that these beautiful plants are toxic to cats. Given as a gift, a celebration or to simply brighten your home these ornamental plants often feature inside your home however, most species of lily and lily hybrids are toxic...
by Aimee Hamilton | Jun 29, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Dogs
You may not think it but grass seeds can cause a lot of trouble in our pets, especially in the summer months and even more so when we have experienced a drier weather period. Dogs often get them lodged in their ear canals or between their toes when running outside on...
by Aimee Hamilton | Jun 26, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Dogs
Wasp and bee stings are most common in spring, summer and early autumn months. Dogs are typically stung on their paws or around the face and usually only develop minor pain, irritation or swelling. Most stings can be managed at home, but some cases can be more...
by Aimee Hamilton | Jun 25, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Dogs, Preventative healthcare
Blue-green algae can be toxic to dogs. Call your vet immediately if you suspect poisoning.Don’t let your dog drink from or swim in water containing blue-green algae Blue-green algae is most common during the hotter, drier summer months when there is less rain, so...
by Aimee Hamilton | Jun 24, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Dogs, Preventative healthcare
The answer to this is yes! Just like some people are more prone to getting sunburnt there are certain colours of cats and dogs, even horses that are at risk of getting burnt if they spend a lot of time in the sun. Cats: We often see lesions develop on the ears of...