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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)
You’ve done the research. You already know that your squishy-faced (brachycephalic) furbaby has different needs. As any loving paw-rent would, you do the very best you can to keep your lovable furbaby happy and healthy. Your veterinarian may have already told you that...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
What is IBD? IBD is a chronic condition in which the gastrointestinal system is inflamed and irritated. Many dogs and cats with IBD have a history of chronic vomiting and diarrhoea. IBD can also disrupt the absorption of nutrients and energy from food, leading to...

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
What is hip dysplasia? The hip is what we call a “ball-and-socket joint” (Figure 1). For the joint to work well, the “ball” (or the head of the femur/ thigh bone) and “socket” (or acetabulum of the pelvis) need to sit together securely. This joint sits within a tough...

Luxating Patella: Why Your Dog’s Knee Is Popping
Have you noticed your dog skipping/ bunny-hopping or holding up their leg, giving it a little shake, then continuing walking as if nothing has happened? If you’ve answered “yes”, there’s a good chance your dog may have luxating patellas.Let’s start with talking about...

Anal Glands In Dogs
What are anal glands? Anal glands are small paired sacs that sit on the left and right side (around 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock) of your dog/cat’s anus. The cells lining these glands produce an oily secretion with a distinct rotten fishy, metallic smell. Think of it as...

Home Prepared Meals for Pets
Home prepared meals are becoming increasingly popular among pet owners. Some prefer it outright - shunning commercial foods. Other pet owners consider home-cooked food a special treat; just another way to add a bit of variety to their pet’s diet and fill their tummies...

Skin Allergies: What Dog Owners Need To Know
Anyone who’s ever had allergies knows how miserable they can be – the sneezing, runny eyes, stuffy nose! It’s almost enough to make you want to stay inside all spring and summer! Our furbabies can have allergies too, only instead, they often get itchy skin. It can...

Deadly and Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats!
We all love our furbabies and we are often tempted to share a portion of our favourite snacks with them. However, some human food can be toxic to our furbabies and can result in severe medical conditions, if not, death in our beloved furry friends. Here is a list of...

Lily Toxicity
Did you know lilies are toxic to cats? Lilies are gorgeous flowers. They’re fantastic in a bouquet or in your garden and, in some cultures, they are even considered a herb. Which is all well and good if you’re human. But if you’re a cat, you don’t want to be anywhere...