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Lungworm – Is your dog at risk?
Lungworm – is your dog at risk? The life-threatening lungworm Angiostrongylus vasorum is carried by slugs and snails. If your dog swallows one of these common garden visitors there is a risk it could become infected. Lungworm is a life threatening disease which appears to be on the increase. For dogs to become infected they…
Read MoreCanine Asthma
Dogs, like people, can also develop asthma. Asthma in dogs is more commonly referred to as allergic bronchitis. It usually includes wheezing and shortness of breath due to spasms and constriction of the upper airways. The condition is caused by an allergic reaction to something in the environment, which causes an inflammatory response in the…
Read MoreFeline Asthma
It may be a little known fact that pets can also suffer from asthma. In this blog, we will concentrate on Feline Asthma. Feline Asthma is similar to human asthma. It is a chronic inflammation of the small passageways of a cat’s lungs. When an asthma attack occurs, these passageways thicken and constrict, making it…
Read MoreCity Vet’s Newsletter for April
Here we give you a little insight to two interesting cases seen at City Vet recently. We hope you find it just as interesting as we did. Jack Jack came to City Vet as a stray cat with some serious injuries after presumably being hit by a car. He had a very sore front leg,…
Read MoreCity Vet’s newsletter for March
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…
Read MoreIs Chocolate Poisonous to dogs?
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:…
Read MorePet Dental Health Care
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…
Read MoreHow to Brush your Pet’s Teeth
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…
Read MoreJanuary at City Vet!
January was a very interesting month here at City Vet. You can read about two of the cases we saw during the month below. We hope you find them interesting! Petal Petal is an ex-feral cat, first found by Limerick Feral Cats a few years ago. She is a great character who has gone missing…
Read MoreIs my pet overweight?
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.…
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