Friday 30 September 2016

Dog Anxiety? Vets in Surrey Offer 3 Highly Recommended Solutions


Dogs, like humans, can experience anxiety, and this can occur from a wide variety of fears and phobias. Anxiety is considered to be normal behaviour in almost any pet. However, if it becomes excessive, it can turn detrimental to your relationship with your dog, and ultimately, your life as a pet owner.

Pet anxiety can be helped through conditioning and training. For instance, if your pet suffers from separation anxiety, you can improve his behaviour by providing his ‘alone time’ with positive reinforcement. However, if anxiousness is your dog’s natural disposition, trusted vets in Surrey recommend that you a try the following solutions.

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Sunday 25 September 2016

Vets Explain Feline Health Problems That All Cat Owners Should Know


If you own a cat, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of common health problems so that you can visit vets in Croydon in a timely manner, if required. Here are three of the most common health problems to look out for in your cat.

1. Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea can be caused by a lifestyle change, such as a change in diet, or a serious illness, such as liver disease. The most common sign of diarrhoea is soft, liquid or watery stools. In some cases, you may also observe other signs in your cat, such as blood or mucus in their stools, loss of appetite, and lethargy.

Most cases of diarrhoea in cats last for only a few days and do not require treatment. However, where diarrhoea is severe and/or prolonged, it may be necessary for you to seek veterinary help.
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Friday 23 September 2016

Show Love to Pets: Finding Vets in Surrey to Treat Your Small Friend


Small animal ownership is on the rise in the UK. While rabbits and rodents used to be seen as children's pets, busy lifestyles, smaller homes, and lack of green spaces all mean that many adults are choosing smaller pets as their animal companions.

It is a mistake to treat all small animals in the same way. Habits and needs vary greatly between species, even those which at first glance seem quite similar. Hamsters are nocturnal and solitary, while gerbils are active during the daytime and need to live in pairs or groups in order to thrive. Rabbits and guinea pigs were once often kept together, but this can be very stressful for the animals due to their different behaviours and needs.

Just as small animal species differ dogs, cats, and each other, in the lifestyle they need to keep them happy and healthy, they also require different care. It's important to find a local vet who understands your pet and its needs.
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Thursday 22 September 2016

Vets in Croydon Can Help You Understand the Danger of Canine Distemper


Understanding the potential diseases that a pet can contract is the best way to provide protection because you know what to do to reduce risks and when to get treatment. Canine distemper is a dangerous viral disease that is highly contagious and has no known cure. It has a high fatality rate in dogs, and those that survive may experience lifelong suffering. Besides dogs, animals such as foxes, raccoons, skunks, wolves and ferrets can also contract the disease, making them a danger to your pet dog as well. Fortunately, the disease is highly preventable with a vaccine that is standard in the UK, so vets in Croydon can help protect your pet. It is important, though, to understand what the dangers are.
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Tuesday 20 September 2016

Vets in Surrey Offer Handy Tips to Avoid Obesity in Dogs and Cats


Recent reports have shown that the number of dogs and cats suffering from obesity across the UK has risen substantially over the last five years and the main reason for this is high calorie diets and lack of exercise.

Vets have expressed their concerns over the increase in pets being diagnosed with diabetes, which is thought to be the result of obesity. In 2011, 309 dogs and cats were diagnosed with this serious health condition and in 2015, this number rose to a whopping 2,877. This increase has been linked to the fact that pet-owners not only overfeed their furry friends, but feed them the wrong kind of foods.

The Consequences of Obesity to Animals

Much akin to humans, as well as a diminished quality of life, obese pets can suffer from many other serious health complaints such as arthritis, kidney and heart disease, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer. It is very important then, that people make sure that their pets are not overweight.
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