Here are our 10 top tips for looking after your pet in the heat. NEVER leave your pet in a parked car alone even in the shade. Always provide fresh cool water to keep them well hydrated and take water with you if you’re on the go. On hot days, make sure they don’t over [...]
Summer is on its way. This means trips to the beach or the local park and plenty of time spent outside for you and your pets to enjoy the sunshine. People love to share many of their summer activities with their pets, especially their dogs. Unfortunately, every summer many beloved pets suffer or even die [...]
22nd April 2011•
Pet Care•
By David Brooks MRCVS of Pet Insurance Expert. There are several different types of flea, but by far the most common is Ctenocephalides felis, also known as the cat flea. Though it is called the cat flea, it is the species most often found on dogs as well. Unless your pet has a severe infestation, [...]
By David Brooks MRCVS of Pet Insurance Expert. One of the most common reasons pet owners seek the help of a veterinarian is because their pet has diarrhea. Whether it is a regular occurrence for a pet with an over sensitive digestive system or a one off event, it always signifies that something is not [...]
2nd February 2010•
Pet Care•
By David Brooks MRCVS of Pet Insurance Expert. Humans are not the only species to be suffering an obesity epidemic in certain parts of the world. Our pampered pets are also getting fat, with some estimates putting the level of obesity amongst dogs and cats at around 25%. It is accepted that being clinically obese [...]