by Vets Klinic Team | Mar 10, 2022 | Cats, Pets
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.
by Vets Klinic Team | Mar 10, 2022 | Cats, Pets
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.
by Vets Klinic Team | Mar 10, 2022 | Cats, Pets
Most of us are familiar with seeing our cats enjoying the sunshine and nibbling on fresh spring grass, but does it really indicate ill-health or is it harmless?
by Vets Klinic Team | Mar 10, 2022 | Pets
Wasps and other bee species don’t leave the stinger behind. However, bee sting venom is acidic and wasp sting venom is alkaline so home-made treatments to ease the pain and swelling are different.
by Vets Klinic Team | Mar 10, 2022 | Dogs, Pets
November is a time of year to raise awareness for men’s health, and we must not forget our furry friends! Our dogs can also suffer from specific health issues associated with being male, one of these being prostate disorders.
by Vets Klinic Team | Mar 10, 2022 | Cats
Please remember that heatstroke is life-threatening and if left untreated then there can be serious and sometimes irreversible consequences such as organ failure and even death.
by Vets Klinic Team | Mar 10, 2022 | Pets
Harvest mites, like spiders, are a microscopic member of the arachnid family. In the UK, the most common harvest mites in pets is the Trombicula autumnalis.
by Vets Klinic Team | Feb 25, 2022 | Pets
As we gradually return to a resemblance of ‘normal’ life, our pets are also going to have to contend with the new norm of us not being around the house so much anymore.
