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Fever in dogs is a condition that a lot of people bump into while housing a dog. There are many causes that lead to your dog having fever. Finding out the sign of your dog having a fever will help […]

Some great tips to help reduce stress when visiting vets in cats For most cats, a visit to the veterinarian is an overwhelming experience. The cat is taken out of its familiar home environment, usually roughly pushed into a carrier, […]

Did you know cats can have dandruff? Cat dandruff is the white flakes on your cat’s coat (they’re clumps of dead skin cells). It can be caused by different reasons and is not part of the natural shedding process of […]

HOW TO TRIM MY DOG’S NAILS 101 How often should I trim my dog’s nails? Most dogs need to have their nails trimmed approximately once monthly. The best way to determine whether your dog is due for a nail trim […]

How to recognise pain in ageing cats As cats age, we generally see changes in their behaviour. We need to differentiate between normal behaviour changes in ageing cats and abnormal behaviours that can be important signals of pain. Cats are […]

HOW TO GET RID OF TICKS Detect the ticks on your dog or cat. With tweezers, get as close to your animal’s skin as possible. Gently but firmly pull up. If the head is still in your pet’s skin, use […]

THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CATS Why do cats meow? Cats have four different meanings for “meow.” If you listen carefully, you can hear that each meow is different: – I’m hungry! – I want to go out! – […]

  It’s time to spoil your feline friends with these easy-to-make toys! And of course, they are far cheaper than what’s available in the shops!     Pom-poms add a fun pop of color and texture to your feline friend’s […]

You see your dog or cat’s teeth every day, but how much do you really know about them? Your pet’s mouth can tell you a lot about his health, but there are a number of myths out there about pet […]

There are many reasons to use essential oil in tick and fleas repellant. First, ticks really do not like essential oils. Seconds, besides preventing those annoying parasites, essential oils also have benefits on healing and relieving inflammation caused by flea […]

Why is dental care important for pets? Proper dental care will help keep your pet from developing a wide variety of dental health issues. If your pet is in need of dental care, Animal Doctors can help. Our veterinary dentistry […]

Like humans, as dogs and cats age, they can begin to experience health problems. But unlike us, they often can’t let us know that they’re feeling unwell. That’s why regular visits to the vet and health checks are so important. […]