The effect of a pet’s weight on any arthritis they are suffering with cannot be over-emphasised. This is due to extra strain placed on the joints from carrying additional weight….
Arthritis is very common in pet cats, in fact it is estimated that 50% of cats over the age of 10 are affected. Unfortunately it is easy to miss in…
Arthritis is very common in pet dogs, especially as they get older. What is arthritis and what causes it? Arthritis is a painful disease of the joints. In dogs it…
We had a great day at a busy Cockington Dog Day on Sunday 19th August. It was lovely to see so many of our patients and their owners. We had…
We are pleased to once again be attending Cockington Dog Day, on Sunday 19th August. As in previous years there will be a dog show and lots of dog related…
Like humans, dogs can also suffer from an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism. It is rare to see overactive thyroid disease in dogs. Dogs produce thyroid hormone from glands in their…
Remy is a 3 month old Labrador who came in to see us yesterday evening after he ate something he shouldn’t have done. Fortunately his owner witnessed the event and…
It is not just humans that can suffer with thyroid disease. In cats, the most common thyroid disease we see is hyperthyroidism i.e. an overactive thyroid gland. Like us, cats…
One of our Registered Veterinary Nurse’s, Steph, has a particular interest in pet dentistry and is passionate about keeping our pet’s mouths healthy! She has recently completed further training and…
As Pet Allergy Week ends, here are some case studies highlighting the symptoms of allergy in dogs and cats and what we can do to help them. Daisy – an…
