Interesting & Helpful Articles for Pet Owners
Returning to work? Is every household member ready?
Your fur family members have no doubt enjoyed your increased presence at home of late, but if you are planning to transition back to the office, you may be met with some resistance of the four-legged kind. While many pets will slip back into the old routine without a...
How would you react if you were told your pet had to have teeth extracted? – The importance of dental care for your pets.
One of our lovely clients came in recently with her little cat. She had noticed that her cat had been ‘out of sorts’ and did not want to be patted at all, sleeping more than usual and eating less. She noticed that he just didn’t seem very happy so thought to bring him...
Heads up to all pet owners! Fireworks are coming!
With the festive season upon us, fireworks may be on the cards. Check out VetMeds 'top tips' tohelp your pet get through what can be an anxious experience: If you know when there will be fireworks, take your dog out for a good walk during daylight hours to burn off...
You’ve got holiday celebrations coming up, everyone’s excited. Except your pet!
Both cats and dogs can become quite stressed and anxious during the festive season with the house being transformed for parties and family gatherings. Even for really friendly and social pets normally happy to be around people can all become way too much to handle....
Tick Paralysis – How it can affect your dog or cat
7 month old male poodle mix "Licorice" came to VetMed recently after being unwell - a few vomits, hiding in the back yard, making a coughing/grunting sound and not eating his food. On physical examination he was found to be tense all over, swaying on his feet and had...
A Simple Guide to Toilet Training for your Pet
Toilet training is one of the most rigid problems that a pet owner faces. No one is a master at training their pets on, or about toileting. It requires patience and persistence. Well, no worries. Over the years, vets have found simple ways to maintain and develop...