Learn from the vets

We've all fallen victim to a bad hair day at some point or another, but luckily for us it's only covering a small portion of our bodies. However when our pets have a bad hair day, not only is more like a bad hair week, it covers their entire body, not to mention they can't just jump in the shower and wash it away.

As pet owners we often fall victim to those "puppy dog eyes", Fido pleading for more pats and Puss pushing for more sardines. How often do we really look at their eyes though? Proper eye care is important throughout your pets life, as is recognising when something may not be quite right.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is similar to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which is seen in humans. Like HIV it may or may not proceed to cause clinical illness in the cats it infects.

Even pets can get the winter blues, so it can help to give them some extra attention and cuddles over the cooler months when everyone’s moods can drop just a little. Here are some other vital tips for keeping your pets happy and cosy over winter.

We all know how hard it is to get your pet to do anything at all, let alone brush its teeth for good health. But did you know that up to 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats will experience the beginning stages of periodontal disease by the age of three? That means it’s time to break out the toothbrushes!

Generally in Spring many vets will notice an increase in cases of cats brought into their surgeries with abscesses that need treating.