Dog ear infections are commonly seen in many breeds but why is this ? Certain breeds such as those with long floppy ears may be more susceptible, but we do see ear infections in all breeds with all types of ears. The main causes are Bacterial or fungal infection– if the ear becomes full ofRead More

Buster a 9 month old Springer Spaniel was attacked by a Bull Mastiff whilst out for a walk on his lead with his owner. He was rushed to our Hounslow surgery, where he was given immediate treatment for shock, and placed on a fluid infusion pump. Buster had severe bite wounds to his head andRead More

Kitten litter training should  start as soon as you get them home, usually at 6-8 weeks old. Place the litter tray away from the feeding area, in a quiet area, away from busy passageways. Place the kitten on the litter tray immediately after each feed, and reward them with praise if they perform their toilet.Read More

Puppy toilet training should begin as soon as you get them home. Newspaper training Place  newspaper on the kitchen floor, and after each meal pick him/her up and put them on the newspaper. If he urinates or defaecates on the paper reward him with attention such as “good boy!” and give him a little treatRead More

Puppy training tips   Puppy and dog training is  essential for all, and time taken early on with the basics will go a long way to prevent behavioural problems developing later in adulthood.     Remember that there are only two basic training techniques-     1- reward  for good behaviour, and 2- being ignoredRead More

Choosing your puppy from a large litter of cute pups can be difficult- My top ten tips are as follows Make sure that the puppy is lively and responds to your stimulation. The puppy should have clean bright eyes, clean nose and a clean coat, without excessive scabs or scaling. There may be occasional scabsRead More

Choosing your kitten can be difficult when presented with  multiple  cute little ones to pick from.  Below are my top ten tips:       1-Look for one with bright clean eyes, a clean nose and one that is lively. Runny eyes or frequent sneezing can be a sign of infection with cat flu viruses,Read More

Dog nail clipping is possible at home  but you need some knowledge of how to do it correctly. What type of clippers should i use ? These are the type that i use most commonly in practice, which have a scissor action. There are larger and smaller ones depending on the size of dog, generallyRead More

Cat nail clipping is possible at home, as long as you have a little knowledge. First of all what type of nail clippers should you use ? These nail clippers are the type that i use most commonly in practice, but there are smaller variations on this design that also work well. The type ofRead More

Dogs can pick up a dangerous disease from slugs and snails in your garden, called lungworm or angiostrongylus. It is being spread by foxes to the slugs or snails and if your dog eats a slug or snail, or even licks the slug trail it can pick up the disease, which can cause severe bleedingRead More