Vet Happiness Blog
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 [...]
Chocolate is Poisonous
As we are approaching Easter, it is important to be mindful about the toxicity of chocolate in pets. Chocolate contains cocoa which has a compound called Theobromine. People are able to break theobromine down and excrete it but pets cannot. Theobromine is responsible for causing the toxic signs associated [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Why Does My Pet Need a General Anaesthetic for a Dental Procedure?
To perform a thorough dental examination and assessment, your pet must be under general anaesthetic. Most pets are patient and very well behaved. They will let us look in their mouth and at their back teeth. Some pets aren’t so welcoming. To do a thorough dental assessment, we need [...]