Toxicities spring brings for cats and dogs
Spring time brings bluer skies, warmer weather, Easter celebrations and in general good feelings that summer is finally on the way. It is...
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laylagrimshaw
- Mar 25, 2022
- 3 min
The rise of ear-cropping in the UK
Ear cropping is illegal in the UK and involves the ear flaps being removed. The procedure is painful as it cuts through cartilage and can...
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laylagrimshaw
- Feb 19, 2022
- 4 min
The top 10 dog health problems I see day to day as a vet
Over the last 15 years as working as a vet there are some particular conditions I see day in day out. Sometimes the consequences of the...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 27, 2022
- 4 min
Hip dysplasia- what is it and why it matters.
Hip dysplasia can be a painful condition where one or both of the hip joints develop abnormally. It can cause pain, swelling and...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 27, 2022
- 4 min
Arthritis in dogs and cats
Arthritis can be common as our pets get older. It can cause discomfort and reduced movement of the joints. What is arthritis? Arthritis...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Pyometra.....what is it and how to prevent it?
Pyometra is a serious infection of the womb that can occur in our unneutered female pets. I will focus mainly in the dog here but be...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 23, 2022
- 4 min
This one's not for the faint hearted!
So during my career I have seen plenty of weird and wonderful things, this particular case is one that stands out in my mind so I thought...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Why does my dog scoot his bum on the floor?
Anyone with a dog has probably at some point seen them do this peculiar move.... legs in the air and dragging their bum along the floor....
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 17, 2022
- 4 min
Why does my dog snore? ....... What is BOAS?
So for those of you that are wondering what BOAS stands for, its "Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome"...... Now some of you are...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 16, 2022
- 5 min
Why should I vaccinate my dog?
So you have just welcomed your new puppy to the family, every one is so excited and has fallen in love with the little beauty. Now the...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 13, 2022
- 5 min
Toxic foods you should never feed your dog
Our dogs are part of the family, we share our hearts and home with them. If mine was anything to go by, the wee monkeys want involved in...
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laylagrimshaw
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
How to look after your dogs teeth
One of the most common concerns from owners is that their dog has stinky breath! I hear all too often ' wee Marley loves to snuggle up to...
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