If your pet is thirstier than usual it could be a sign of kidney disease. Sometimes the increase in thirst can be subtle but if you find yourself filling up the water bowl more regularly, or notice your pet drinking from the shower or toilet, you should arrange a check up with us.
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Don't Be Tempted...
It might be tempting to feed your pet human scraps as a treat but you may be doing them harm and causing excessive weight gain.
Keep this calorie translator in mind when you are having trouble saying ‘no’ to those adorable eyes!
For a 10kg dog:
> One biscuit = 1 hamburger for a human
> 30g piece of cheese = 1.5 hamburgers for a human
> One hot dog = 2.5 hamburgers for a human
For a 5kg cat:
> One potato chip = ½ a hamburger for a human
> 30g piece cheese = 2.5 hamburgers for a human
> A glass of milk = 3 hamburgers for a human!
Drop in at any time and we'll weigh your pet. We'll also advise you on treats that are suitable for your pet and are light on calories.
Keep this calorie translator in mind when you are having trouble saying ‘no’ to those adorable eyes!
For a 10kg dog:
> One biscuit = 1 hamburger for a human
> 30g piece of cheese = 1.5 hamburgers for a human
> One hot dog = 2.5 hamburgers for a human
For a 5kg cat:
> One potato chip = ½ a hamburger for a human
> 30g piece cheese = 2.5 hamburgers for a human
> A glass of milk = 3 hamburgers for a human!
Drop in at any time and we'll weigh your pet. We'll also advise you on treats that are suitable for your pet and are light on calories.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Is Your Pet a bit Portly?
Is your canine companion a couch potato or your feline friend a bit flabby?
Your pet is not alone as more than 50% of our pets are overweight.
Carrying a few extra kilos puts our pets at risk of heart disease, respiratory disorders, osteoarthritis and diabetes. The scary thing is that most people aren’t even aware that their pet is overweight.
Watch out for:
- When you look down from above, your pet will have lost definition of their waist. Instead of an hourglass figure they might look more like an egg, or even a barrel on legs!
- You can no longer ‘easily’ feel their ribs when you run your hands over their sides
- A very obese pet may have neck fat, a pendulous tummy as well as fat over the hips
The very best way to determine whether your pet is overweight is to drop in for a weight check with us. This will allow us to score your pet’s body condition and, if necessary, start a weight management plan.
Getting your pet to lose weight is easier than you think! Physical exercise will help but it is crucial you are feeding your pet the correct diet and the right amount - something we can help you out with.
There are diets available that will actually help your pet lose weight - including one to increase your pet’s metabolic rate.
Remember, when it comes to fighting the flab, we are here to help.
Your pet is not alone as more than 50% of our pets are overweight.
Carrying a few extra kilos puts our pets at risk of heart disease, respiratory disorders, osteoarthritis and diabetes. The scary thing is that most people aren’t even aware that their pet is overweight.
Watch out for:
- When you look down from above, your pet will have lost definition of their waist. Instead of an hourglass figure they might look more like an egg, or even a barrel on legs!
- You can no longer ‘easily’ feel their ribs when you run your hands over their sides
- A very obese pet may have neck fat, a pendulous tummy as well as fat over the hips
The very best way to determine whether your pet is overweight is to drop in for a weight check with us. This will allow us to score your pet’s body condition and, if necessary, start a weight management plan.
Getting your pet to lose weight is easier than you think! Physical exercise will help but it is crucial you are feeding your pet the correct diet and the right amount - something we can help you out with.
There are diets available that will actually help your pet lose weight - including one to increase your pet’s metabolic rate.
Remember, when it comes to fighting the flab, we are here to help.
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Frequent Flying Doggies...
Angus has just returned from a well earned holiday in Europe!
He came across this dog in the Istanbul Airport and discovered he has his own EU passport!
This travelling pooch gets to fly in the cabin with his owner around Europe, although he goes in the overhead storage compartment for take off and landing!
He and his owners live in Italy and take him everywhere with them
He came across this dog in the Istanbul Airport and discovered he has his own EU passport!
This travelling pooch gets to fly in the cabin with his owner around Europe, although he goes in the overhead storage compartment for take off and landing!
He and his owners live in Italy and take him everywhere with them
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