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Welcome back from your summer adventures! Here are 7 creative ways to reconnect with your pet after your recent getaway.
Milton Keynes Vets has some tips to keep your furry friends cool and comfortable – check out our summer grooming strategies.
Commonly, you might hear your dog ‘gag’ before they cough or when they are about to be sick. In most cases, your dog gagging is harmless, but there are times when it can be an indicator of something more serious and intervention may be required. Gagging can be caused by inflammation around the larynx, as…
As owners of course we do not want our pets to be in pain, but our dogs often will hide their symptoms very effectively, or cannot easily communicate there is an issue. Pain in dogs may become apparent through physical symptoms, behavioural changes or mobility issues – sometimes the signs can be very subtle. Physical…
Panting in dogs can be a completely normal behaviour, but it could also indicate underlying issues. There are several reasons why a dog may pant, including: Heat Happy and active dogs will pant to cool themselves down, as they do not sweat like humans. As a dog rapidly inhales, they humidify the air and then…
Whether you’re a cat owner, you’re adding a new feline member to the family, or you just… love… cats, this article is for you!
An ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that enables us to examine the shape and size of internal structures, or even their blood flow. Ultrasounds are a painless procedure, but does require hair to be clipped to allow the probe to have contact with the skin layer. Ultrasound scans may be recommended if your pet requires…
In the warmer months, we may go to the freezer for an iced treat to help us cool off, but is it ok for dogs to also enjoy these frozen goodies? Yes – dogs can have ice cubes! However, keep in mind ice cubes can pose a choking risk when our pets are whizzing around…
Previous guidance for pets with suspected heat stroke was to douse them in tepid water to prevent cooling them down too quickly and minimize the risk that they go into shock. However, this has now been updated and the heat stroke guidance catchphrase is now ‘Get them wet, straight to the vet’ Symptoms of heat…
Read our article on how to cool down your dog, cat, rabbit or small furry pet on a hot summer’s day.