Pet Parasites – Treatment and Prevention
Parasites can pose a risk to both animal and human health. In last week’s article we discussed what parasites are and how they can affect our pets. Here, we look into treating parasites in dogs and cats, and how to prevent parasites becoming a problem in the first place! How do we treat animals for […]
What is a Parasite?
Parasitism is a non-mutual relationship between two or more species, where one species, the ‘parasite’, lives on or in and benefits from its ‘host’ (at the expense of the host). What is a ‘parasite’? Traditionally the word ‘parasite’ refers mainly to organisms visible to the naked eye (so called ‘macroparasites’) but is now used also […]
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism arises when the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the neck, although extra thyroid tissue can sometimes be found within the chest. The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormone which has a wide range of important effects on the body. Thyroid hormone helps the […]
Bones and Raw Food Diet (BARF)
Fresh wholesome foods sound like a wonderful thing to feed our pets, and many dogs appear to do well on these diets, but are there hidden risks? If feeding bones and raw foods is your choice for feeding your dog, you should be aware of the potential problems as well as the benefits of these […]
Physiotherapy for Dogs With Arthritis
Have you noticed a behaviour change as your dog gets older? How many times have we heard someone say that their dog is getting grumpy in their old age? It is also not uncommon for people to talk about how their pet develops ‘selective deafness’ and tends to ‘do as they please’; in other words, […]