Learn from the vets

For a cat or dog owner, there is almost nothing as terrifying as watching your beloved pet have a seizure. Luckily, most pets recover well spontaneously, allowing time for diagnostic tests and therapy where required. A seizure is a loss or derangement of consciousness.

It is possible for any bitch that has not been spayed to exhibit symptoms of pregnancy without actually being pregnant.

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.

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.

Arthritis is a familiar problem for most vets. A large number of dogs, and an increasing number of cats, suffer from arthritis.