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Is your pet overweight?

January 13th, 2008

Unfortunately, it is estimated that one in two domestic dogs and cats are overweight. That is half of our pet population!

Apart from the obvious signs of weight gain, an overweight pet may also exhibit… [Read more]

Pet Dental Health

January 13th, 2008

Oral disease is the most common ailment in adult pets. According to veterinary research, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the time they are three. Signs of disease… [Read more]

Physiotherapy for Dogs?

November 7th, 2007

Animal physiotherapy is now becoming recognised as an important part of the recovery process after many surgical procedures and for chronic musculo-skeletal problems.

Physiotherapy is well accepted in human medicine and is becoming more commonly used… [Read more]

FAST FACTS – CATS ADORE CATMINT

July 23rd, 2005

Fresh leaves of the catnip plant (Nepatia Cataria) have a mint scent, while dried leaves smell like alfala. In members of the cat family, contact with this plant causes a peculiar reaction called the catnip… [Read more]

FAST FACTS – GRAPES & GRAPE BY PRODUCTS

July 23rd, 2005

Grapes and Grape by-products can be toxic to dogs. The compound responsible has not yet been identified. Affected dogs will vomit, stop eating and go on to develop kidney failure if untreated. Data collected over… [Read more]

AUGUST - DENTAL MONTH

July 14th, 2005

AUGUST IS DENTAL MONTH

Pet dental month provides an opportunity for pet lovers to concentrate on their pet’s often neglected oral health.

The Lost Dogs´ Home veterinary clinic is participating by offering FREE DENTAL CHECKS and other… [Read more]