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Category Archives: Pets’ Kitchen news
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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Lilly’s been hit by a car
It’s been a very difficult day as our lovely cat Lilly has been in the surgery all day after being hit by a car and fracturing her pelvis. My colleague Stuart Jackson at Carterton vets repaired her pelvis with a … Continue reading
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Tagged cat, fracture. Lilly, pelvis, RTA. car
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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
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
Pet obesity on the rise in the US
Pet obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate across the developed world, and the scale of the problem has now reached a signifciant milestone. The latest report from the Association for Pet Obesity prevention shows more than 50% of US … Continue reading
Looking after your pets at Christmas
With the festive season well underway it’s important not to forget about your pets, as while Christmas is generally a time of cheer and happiness for all, you do need to take a bit of extra care of your pets … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's health tips for dogs, Pets' Kitchen news
Tagged cat, chocolate, Christmas, dog, festive, tree, walk
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The VAT rise…
As I’m sure you’re all aware, the VAT rate is going up on 4th January from 17.5% to 20% and this is going to affect our pricing in the New Year. The good news is that we are able to … Continue reading
