Vet Rory has advice for cat owners about heatstroke
Learn about the risks associated with heatstroke and what you can do as an owner to keep your cat healthy.
Keeping your pets safe over the Easter holidays
Around the Easter period, there may be a number of dangers in your household that are toxic to our pets. It is important to keep these items out of reach of your pets. These dangers can include: Plants Flowers such as Daffodils are poisonous to pets if they ingest them, as well as many other…
What is Arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of the joint cartilage and bone that leads to inflammation and pain. As in people, it affects our pets too. It is estimated that 4 in 10 dogs and cats suffer with Arthritis. The majority of pets will be in their senior years when arthritis symptoms are present. Typically dogs affected…
Focusing on Pet Arthritis
Over the next couple of weeks, we are focusing on a condition you will have heard many times in humans, but it one that is just as common in our pets – Arthritis, sometimes referred to as Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD). Keep an eye out over the upcoming weeks to find out more.
What are the great benefits of our Healthy Pet Care scheme?
Visit our Healthy Pet Care Scheme website – www.mkvetgroup.co.uk/healthy-pet-care/
How much does our Healthy Pet Care scheme cost?
Find out more about the great benefits of our Healthy Pet Care Scheme here – www.mkvetgroup.co.uk/healthy-pet-care/
Microchipping compulsory for cats from June 2024
On the 13th March 2023, it was published that microchipping for cats will be compulsory from June 2024. If you cat is not already microchipped, please contact the practice and speak to our team about making an appointment. Read more information here
Ticks : Our MKVG Guide
As a pet owner, you are responsible for maintaining your pet’s health including preventing disease and keeping them parasite free. This guide focuses specific on ticks, please have a look at our previous guide on fleas for more information. So what are ticks? Ticks are an external parasite which will latch onto your pet and…
Fleas, Fleas, Fleas : Our MKVG Guide
These creatures can be a real nuisance, and unfortunately if they are left too long, you could be dealing with an infestation. It is a good idea to know how to effectively manage fleas and successfully get rid of them if you are dealing with an infestation. So what are fleas? Fleas will latch onto…