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Category Archives: General News
Filming spaniels for The One Show
I had a great day last week filming for The One Show all about spaniels. It’s for a series of films about the history of different breeds, and so far we’ve done Dalmations, Border Collies and Spaniels. It’s been fascinating … Continue reading
Vet’s Kitchen Health Scan Roadshow
We’ve just finalised plans for our first ever national roadshow tour, taking our campaign for healthier pets on the road this summer attending top County Shows throughout England with the Vet’s Kitchen Health Scan Roadshow. We’ve got a brand new new … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, health scan, roadshow, ultrasound, Vet's Kitchen
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Planning your own local ‘fun’ dog show?
If so, visit my new Run a Fun Dog Show site, which can help you run your own unique event or to run one as part of a larger event such as a Village Fete, using a simple free online … Continue reading
Skin allergies
There are many causes of allergic skin disease in pets, ranging from food allergies to allergies to substances like washing powders, but by far and away the most common cause of allergies affecting the skin in pets is atopy. Atopy … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's health tips for dogs, Pets' Kitchen news
Tagged Allergy, atopica, atopy, healthy skin, omega 3, Skin, steroid, Vet's Kitchen
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Filming for Alan Titchmarsh Show
I was down in London earlier in the week filming a piece on rabbits for The Alan Titchmarsh Show. I hadn’t been on the show for quite a while so it was great to be back and Alan was as friendly … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Titchmarsh, Easter, ITV 1, Joe's TV shows, Rabbits
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What is diabetes?
There are various forms of diabetes but the most common type is diabetes mellitus which is also known as ‘sugar diabetes’. This disease affects the body’s system for regulating the level of sugar or glucose in the bloodstream. The main … Continue reading
Has my pet got diabetes?
If you are worried that your pet may have diabetes, the first thing to do is to check whether their symptoms fit in with the typical signs seen in diabetes. The key symptoms seen in diabetic animals are: Excessive thirst … Continue reading
Diabetes: Treating diabetic pets
In the vast majority of cases diabetes is treated using injections of insulin designed to replace the hormone usually produced by the pancreas. Injecting pets with insulin is generally very straightforward and most pets barely notice the tiny needle which … Continue reading
Diabetic pets: the long term outlook
Unfortunately there is currently no cure for diabetes so it is condition that needs to be managed rather than completely cured. In people with diabetes sophisticated management techniques and multiple injections of very short acting insulin every day can give … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's health tips for dogs, Your pet health questions
Tagged cat, diabetes, dog, old age
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Mixed feelings about Crufts
I’ve been to Crufts on many occasions, sometimes in my capacity as a TV vet, filming for various TV programs, and sometimes to promote Pets’ Kitchen, and I have very mixed feelings about the event. Part of me loves seeing … Continue reading
