Arthritis and your pet.

Arthritis in pets is a lot more common than you may think! Any joint can be affected, our Autumn Pet News explains the signs to watch out for in your pet. If you have concerns about arthritis and your pet do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice.

Autumn alert!

As the Autumn nights draw in, we’ve put together some top seasonal tips to help keep your pet safe and well. Our Autumn Pet News talks about the parasites to watch out for and the pet poisons that could be lurking in your home or garage. If you suspect your pet has ingested a pet poison do not hesitate, seek veterinary advice immediately.

Diet dilemmas

Are you feeling overwhelmed about the different diets available for your pet, don’t worry, you are not alone! Our Autumn Pet News discusses what to look for when choosing a diet. If you need further advice on choosing a diet to suit your pet, please do not hesitate to ask our friendly team. Whichever diet you do choose, don’t forget to feed the correct quantities to help your pet maintain a healthy waistline!

We hope that you enjoy reading our Autumn Pet News, if you have a query on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to discuss them with one of our friendly vets.

With the seasons changing it is important to be aware that this could bring new pet poisons into your home. Have you seen our Pet Poisons Guide – Click here to check the items in your home and garage.

Siamese kitten

Most people with cats have ordinary ‘ moggies ‘ or domestic short haired cats to give them their full name. However if you are looking for a pedigree cat you may want to do a bit of research before making a choice. Pedigree breeds have different personalities, varying activity levels, and there can be a large variation in adult weight and size. Long haired cats generally shed more hair and will require more grooming.

Examples of individual breed traits include:

Persian cats may be prone to weeping eyes, and snuffly noses and may need regular face cleaning.
Bengal cats tend to be nervous types and may not be suited to households with children.
Siamese cats can be quite vocal.
Maine coon cats can grow to be very large ( in some cases double the size of an average cat!)

Always go to a breeder for your pedigree cat, and make sure you see the mother as well as the kitten so that you get some idea of what they may grow into and their personality. Never buy from a pet shop or a website, as you cannot be sure of their origins.

A good web-site to look at for the various breeds is http://cfa.org/Breeds.aspx

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Arthritis and your pet.

Arthritis and your pet.