Understanding Pancreatitis

Understanding Pancreatitis

Definition Pancreatitis is defined as inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a small organ attached to the small intestine. It has two main functions: 1) To produce hormones such as insulin 2) To produce enzymes that aid in the digestion of food Some of the...
Does my dog or cat have arthritis?

Does my dog or cat have arthritis?

My dog/cat is getting slower in their old age- Is this arthritis? What should I do? Arthritis literally means ‘inflammation of the joint’ and it is a very broad term that encompasses varying levels of degenerative joint disease. Dogs and cats are similar to...
Caring for your new puppy

Caring for your new puppy

Vaccinations and Worming   4 Weeks Start worming fortnightly with a good all wormer eg. Milbemax or Drontal. Always worm according to weight; as your puppy is growing quickly we advise weighing him/her before each worming. 6-8 Weeks Puppies have their first...
Chocolate toxicity in dogs

Chocolate toxicity in dogs

Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, many people are not aware of the fact that chocolate can be toxic (and sometimes even fatal) when shared with our canine friends. With Easter coming up, it is particularly important that all dog owners are aware of...