You love having animals in your life, right? Me too. Since I was 8 years old, I have had been lucky enough to have animals in my life – I really hope I am never without animal companionship. But – and perhaps you have been to this “dark side” – there is a time when […]
What is the most unexpected frustration for a caring dog or cat owner? I would say clipping of nails. These small hard objects on your pets feet are designed to function when they short. When they are long – they catch on carpet and clothing, and change the way your pet walks. We get asked […]
Ever heard of Cushings disease in dogs? I’m often surprised by just how many people know about it. However those same people don’t always have the right facts about Cushings. Being informed is powerful, but it seems there is some information out there in Google-world that isnt entirely accurate. Why is it called […]
For anyone who has had a dog with recurrent ear issues (even if it is only every few months) there is usually a feeling of frustration when seeing your dog shake its head again. This feeling of frustration is very reasonable – each time the ear infection flares up, there is more treatments (and tests) […]
Meet Zed. If he looks a bit guilty perhaps this is because he ate a few blocks of rat bait recently and made life difficult for himself and his family. With correct blood tests and treatment, Zed is feeling fine Actually – questions about what to do when a dog or cat […]
You have recieved a reminder that your pets blood test is due again! Pretty sure it was only recently the vet did one, wasnt it? My doctor doesnt even test me that often – in fact last time I was in there he didnt even examine me. You love your pet, but can someone explain […]
I hear the word toothache and I flinch. I actually can feel it. How about you? If so you are not alone (there is actually an official) National Toothache Day I don’t know about you, but generally I don’t really look forward to seeing the dentist (hey, he is a really nice guy for […]
We’ve all done it—give in to those sad puppy eyes—at one time or another. Feeding our dogs scraps from the table not only demonstrates our lack of self control, it can be harmful to our dog’s health. How do you refuse your dog that little piece of bacon that fell off your BLT? You may […]
Thunderstorm phobia or anxiety in dogs is a fairly common and very real problem for many dogs. Dogs with Thunderstorm phobia become extremely frantic and overwhelmed with fear during storms. Astraphobia is the technical term for this: the fear of thunder and lightning. Owners who see their dogs experiencing this fear usually feel helpless and […]
There is an exciting new venture at Paws & Claws Vet Clinic, we now offer stem cell treatment for dogs with osteoarthritis, damaged ligaments and fractures. To read more about this amazing new treatment, click here. Still wanting more information? Give your team at Paws & Claws a call, we are always more than happy […]
Having just had four beautiful West Highland White pups born via caesarian section, Leslie was rapt. Years had been spent planning for this, and truly she would have been happy with just one pup. So as you can imagine, four to pick from was heaven. However, a week later that all changed – one pup (Carlos) became […]
