Why Cats Purr What could be more soothing, than the sleek, flowing form of a resting cat, curled in your lap purring gently? The therapeutic value is through the roof. But why – and how – does your feline friend make the lovely sound? It’s easy to assume that a cat purring is simply […]
Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your family is a super exciting time. Our Summer Newsletter will provide you with some great advice on how to give your new family member the healthiest start to life in her new home with you. From vaccinations to parasite protection – its all included. Read it HERE. […]
Diet dilemmas! With so many different choices of pet food on the market, it is difficult to know what’s best for your pet. Our Spring Newsletter discusses the different options available and what to look out for when feeding your pet. Don’t forget that all of our West London surgeries offer free weight checks […]
Neutering your pet – what you need to know. The benefits of neutering can be applied to most species. Neutering your pet can be done from as young as 4 months of age in rabbits and ferrets. Cats – most cats are neutered around 5 months of age. Dogs – we normally advise puppies […]
Read our Spring 2017 Newsletter HERE. Our Spring 2017 Newsletter includes : How to tell if your dog is the ideal weight and the issues surrounding obesity in pets. What’s included in the Pet Healthcare Club – available for cats, dogs and rabbits, all ages and breeds welcome. Caring for your older cat – some signs to watch out […]
How to choose your kitten Cats are fast becoming the most popular household pet, with around 19% of households in the UK owning a cat, that’s 8.5 million cats in the UK alone. Cats make amazing companions, but are a big responsibility, so before getting a cat or kitten an owner needs to […]
People often think that when a cat scratches furniture it is doing so to sharpen its claws. In actual fact they are scenting the furniture using scent glands in their pads, as well as leaving a visual mark that they have been there. This is a normal cat behaviour, and would usually be done […]