Month: March 2016

Spike Spike is a green Iguana who came to City Vet because part of his tail had turned black and it was beginning to become increasingly black along its length. Once our vet had examined Spike, he suspected that Spike’s tail had been damaged and the blood supply affected so it had become necrotic, meaning…

In April 2011, Pete Wedderburn wrote a piece on chocolate poisoning in small dogs for The Telegraph coming up to Easter. You can view the original piece here. Everyone knows that fireworks are dangerous to pets. Yet this time of year – Easter – is a far riskier time for dogs for a simple reason:…

Dental problems in pets are often overlooked and can lead to significant health problems. Gum disease is the most common disease in adult dogs. Gum Disease Progression The disease begins when bacteria and food material stick to the surface of your pet’s teeth. These bacteria then form an off-white, sticky layer called dental plaque. If…

Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly is a great way to keep their gums and teeth healthier and fight gum disease. The best way to introduce this routine is gradually which will mean they (and you!) will learn to enjoy the experience. If your pet already has brown staining on their teeth, brushing will not remove…