Month: January 2016

Eating too much food can cause your pet to become overweight and increase the risks of conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and breathing problems. Overweight pets live shorter lives. Is my pet overweight? All pets have an ideal weight unique to their size and breed but this can vary greatly within each breed.…

What is Obesity in Pets? Obesity is an excess of body fat and is the most common nutritional disease in cats and dogs. An animal is considered obese when their body weight exceeds their optimum bodyweight by 15% or more.  Obesity in the pet population is quite literally a growing problem! Obesity is simply caused…

A Healthy Puppy is a Happy Puppy! Give your puppy the very best start to their life by availing of City Vet’s Healthcare Package. What is included? – 2 full health checks  – 2 7-in-1 vaccinations 2 weeks apart – 4 worming treatments – Free six month health check – Discount on neutering before puppy’s…

Anna O Brien, DVM, a vet in America wrote an article on Buzz feed about the important things to know and do when getting a new puppy. We borrowed this blog and have added our own tips. The original article can be seen here. 1. You will need to puppy-proof your house. This means tucking…