Before night sets in: If you know fireworks are coming, try doing all the usual things BEFORE it gets dark. That means making sure all walks and exercise activities are done, they have eaten and where possible they have done their toilet business. Ensure your pet has a safe place to go if required, a […]
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Corn silk was first documented for use in treating incontinence by the Incans in Central America, this is an old and reliable remedy that has proven results in canines as well as humans. There are many different names for it including Indian corn to Maize Silk, corn silk comes from the corn plant itself and […]
I’ve spent the last 2 years managing and treating one of my dogs various health conditions and until recently hadn’t even considered lymes disease, why hadn’t I? Having never seen or found any evidence of ticks it never crossed my mind until a latest round of tests to see how she was progressing identified a […]
I’ve mentioned sauerkraut or fermented vegetables to a few people recently and either been asked if I am completely bonkers or I have seen a light bulb moment. Fermented vegetables have been used for years as a probiotic but have fallen out of favour to trendy new products.Some dogs, like humans, suffer from lactose intolerance from […]
Bladder stones start out small but over time can grow in number and/or size. Dogs or cats with bladder stones can typically have some or all of the following symptoms: Urinary accidents, Frequent attempts to urinate without producing much urine, Straining to urinate, Discoloured urine, Licking around the urinary opening, Bladder stones can cause a […]
Canine hyperkeratosis is when the skin on your dog’s nose or paws thickens and hardens.Rough to the touch, this disorder can cause your dog some discomfort. Some are born with it, while others develop it with age, it’s not uncommon for older dogs to suddenly develop hyperkeratosis. Unfortunately there is no cure, but there are things […]
Dogs & cats can suffer loose stools for a number of reasons, those fed on kibble can poo numerous times during the day. Kibble can contain high amounts of fibre (sugar beet) and fillers which can be the cause of poo mountains. Kibble fed pet’s poo is often smellier due to some of the nutrients […]
Interdigital cysts in dogs are becoming quite common and more so in certain breeds. Cysts (a fluid filled sac) occur between the toes and can be painful. One of the most common causes of dogs developing cysts is because they have a bacterial infection that’s deeply embedded in the tissue found in between their toes. […]
There are many different causes of itching in dog ears. These can include both medical and non-medical causes. Dogs like humans are all very different and can react to different triggers and therefore something that causes one dog scratch their ears may not have the same effect on another. Some of the common causes are […]