Canine arthritis – age, causes, symptoms and treatment for Buckinghamshire dogs
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Take our health assessment quiz to see if your dog (young or old) may be suffering from arthritis.
As our pets enter their later years of life, they may need a little extra TLC as their joints start to deteriorate from wear and tear over the years. Just like humans, our pets can suffer from stiff joints later in life and you may hear the term arthritis used to describe this condition. Although…
Interested in your dog becoming a donor? Pet Blood Bank have made a great video to give you an insight of what happens during your dog’s donation session. Click here to watch and read more – https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/what-happens-at-a-blood-donation-session/
Pet Blood Bank help collect and provide blood to veterinary practices to provide a life saving resource in emergency situation. So can your dog donate? For your dog to donate blood, they need to meet certain criteria set out by Pet Blood Bank. The reason for this criteria is for the dog’s welfare as priority.…
As they age, cats require some lifestyle changes. Learn from our vet on how best to manage these to help your cat stay comfortable.
Similar to humans, dogs have different blood types. This means if they require a blood transfusion they should receive the same blood type wherever possible. Dogs can be either DEA1 Positive or DEA1 Negative blood type. Most dogs in the UK are DEA1 Positive. As this blood type is most common, it means the stock…
In order for your dog to make a blood donation, they need to be ‘fit and healthy’ – but what does this really mean? So you know if your dog can donate, Pet Blood Bank have provided some clarity on this. While certain things will be picked up by your veterinary surgeon at a regular…
Our pets can be at risk of sunburn just like their owners! The risk is higher for those who have particularly short or thin coats, or those with light-coloured fur and skin. Areas where the skin is more exposed are most likely to be affected, and common areas can be on a pet’s nose, eyelids…
Typically, through early spring and into late autumn, wasps and bees are a common sight and our pets can be at risk of being stung. Normally one sting is likely to be painful, but generally not life threatening. If an insect becomes stuck in your pet’s mouth or throat, or if several stings happen, symptoms…
Firework season can affect all pets – learn how to help your dog keep calm with these top tips from our veterinary team.