Maltese dogs are so adorable. If you have ever had one you will know this already. They are playful, affectionate and love a cuddle. Also they have an expressive face that can always put a smile yours The Maltese Dog has been around for centuries. A record of the breed was found on a Greek …
What is FIV? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a lentivirus (lentivirus means slow virus. Lente is Latin for slow) that affects cats all over the world. Approximately 2.5% to 4.4% of the cats in the world have contracted the virus. What is FIV? FIV is very similar to the human version of HIV. The virus destroys the …
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Compulsory Microchipping – Dogs
From the 6th April 2016 all dogs must be microchipped. The government are hoping it will help cut the growing number of strays. Recently we have been asked a few questions about microchipping, and the new regulations so we thought we would put them in a blog as we are sure they are many of …
Beagles – What you need to know
Over the weekend I went for a walk with a friend and their Beagle. While we were out we met another person who had a Beagle pup. She came up to us and asked “Does it get any better?” It seems her Beagle was running her ragged. She still had a smile on her face …
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Brachycephalic breeds (breeds with a shortened muzzle such as the pug, bulldog and French bulldog) have a compromised respiratory system; due to the shape of the skull and the excess soft tissue within the airway, called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Many owners may be unaware that their dog is suffering from BOAS because the …
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Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease (borreliosis) can occur in dogs, cats and humans. It is very rare that it is found in cats so we will concentrate on the canine variety. It is spread by ticks and is caused by Borrellia burgdorferi , a type of bacteria called spirochete. It is one of the most common tick transmitted …
Feline Acne (Cat Acne)
Do you know cats can get acne? No? You are not alone. A lot of people are surprised to learn this. It is assumed acne is just something teenagers get, but just like people, cats can get it too. Feline Acne (cat acne) is a problem that can happen at any time, any age, any …
Border Collie
You may have seen Big Brother, X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing but have you seen the new celebrity reality TV show called Flockstars? It’s basically a modern version of one man and his dog with celebrities. The celebs have to learn how to instruct the dog and herd sheep or goats. After watching it …
Roxy Taylor and the dangers of grass seeds
One of the conditions we see regularly is dogs suffering with grass seeds. These seeds can get into any crack or crevice and can make the area sore until they are removed. The most common places we find them are between the toes, in the nose, ears and behind eyelids. The worst seeds are those …
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Shar Pei Dogs
When I was a young boy, just starting senior school, I stood in front of the mirror and looked at myself. My trousers were too long, my shirt and blazer were too big and I looked baggy, saggy and wrinkly. When I complained my mom always said I would grow into it. I’m always reminded …
