Vet Happiness Blog
Fleas
Spring usually is flea season. The warmer weather combined with increased humidity leads to a population explosion. However, as we are coming to the end of summer, your pets still can get fleas and so can your house. Fleas are designed to jump great distances which is how they [...]
Behaviour changes in elderly or ill animals
Ill or ageing animals will sometimes exhibit a number of odd behaviours, so being in tune with your pet's normal behaviour can help clue you in to the first signs that something is off. Animals that are not feeling well will frequently have an overall decrease in energy and [...]
Ear Infections
Ear infections are more common in the spring and summer months due to the hot weather and increased humidity. This is also a time where dogs who have allergies, start to flare up which can lead to ear infections. Ear infections can be common and cause significant discomfort. The [...]
When is a Pet Classified as Senior and what are their Health Care Needs?
Cats and dogs age SEVEN times faster that we do. So, when your pet turns 7 years old in ‘animal years’ that’s nudging 50! An important milestone indeed. The 7 year milestone is the time when we Vets ask you to bring in your pets for us to make [...]
Important Information about Vaccinations for Cats
What do we vaccinate cats against? At Veterinary Happiness, we recommend and use a standard F3 vaccination. This gives your cat protection against: Feline Rhinotracheitis – a highly contagious airborne virus that causes sneezing, coughing, and nasal discharge. Infected cats often become ‘chronic snufflers’ and need management throughout their lives. [...]
Why do we always look at your pets teeth?
When we look at your pets teeth, we are checking for any signs of disease or problems such as broken teeth, infected or red gums, tartar (the yellow or brown material), smelly breath, fur trapped around teeth and lumps in the mouth. We want to see a healthy mouth but [...]