Sunday 30 September 2018

FELINE FRIENDLY WAITING AREA

We are trying out an optional cat only waiting area in our third consult room when it is available to try and prevent any curious dogs adding extra stress to our cats

There will be a choice of either FISH or BIRD watching on the television!


Wednesday 5 September 2018

PROTECT YOUR PET AGAINST THE FLU

Have you ever wondered if your pet can get the flu? The answer is yes. But unlike the dreaded flu season for humans, dogs and cats can suffer from their version of the flu year-round. The good news is that your pet can't catch the human flu, and vice versa.

The dog version of the flu is known as Canine Cough (often incorrectly referred to as "Kennel Cough".)

Canine Cough is a highly-contagious disease that is passed from dog to dog by moisture droplets. It is possible for your dog to potentially become infected from another dog at the park, not just boarding kennels. Vaccination is simple, effective and given annually. The vaccination protects against the worst strains of the disease (the ones that can cause pneumonia) but it's important to realise that your dog can still contract milder forms of the disease. These dogs may only require a short course of antibiotics to help them recover.