Spotting Arthritis in Pets
As the weather turns cooler, arthritis can make pets stiff and uncomfortable. Learn the signs in cats and dogs and how to help them stay active.
Autumn Hazards for Pets
Autumn is a beautiful season, but it brings hidden hazards for pets. From garden walks to Halloween treats and Bonfire Night fireworks, here’s what to watch out for.
Animal Health Certificate
What is an animal health certificate? An animal health certificate is a document required for pet dogs, cats and ferrets to move from Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) to an EU country or Northern Ireland. Where can I get an animal health certificate? You...
10 signs your cat is stressed .. and how to fix it
We’ve probably all read a lot about lockdown puppies and the behavioural problems owners are facing now they are returning to work, however there’s one family member that might be glad to see the back of us, our cat!
Why Can’t My Male Cat Pee? Treatment And Prevention
Urethral obstructions are very serious, if left untreated they cause acute kidney failure and death within 48-72hrs, so this really is a life and death situation. As soon as the bladder is unable to empty pressure starts building up in the bladder which also then transfers up the ureters to the kidneys, this back pressure can cause physical tissue damage but essentially prevents the kidneys from filtering out the toxic by-products in the blood and balancing salts, minerals and water in the body.
3 Reasons Your Male Cat Is Not Peeing
There is a condition that is also more common at this time of year in cats; that affects almost exclusively males, a condition called urethral obstruction or a urethral blockage.