Learn from the vets

Dogs throughout history have been bred and kept for many different tasks and services to people. From hunting and retrieval to guarding, lap dogs and of course family companions and friends.

Guinea pigs generally have few health problems. If they are well fed and properly cared for, they rarely get sick.

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

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

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that can be quite painful, making movement difficult. Most of the joints in the body depend on a layer of cartilage acting as a cushion which also provides a smooth surface so the adjoining bones can move freely over each other.

The following article focusing on the emotions of losing a family pet was written by Diana Arnold, who kindly offered to share this piece with our clients.