Worms are a potential threat to your pets health so understanding what types of worms your pets may be harbouring as well as the symptoms they may show and the treatment you can give will ensure your pet is worm free. Roundworms are long white worms that can grow to 18cm. Kittens and puppies become…
Kennel Cough: For those of you heading off for a few days and leaving your dogs in kennels: it is advisable to have the kennel cough vaccine up to date. Kennel cough is a virus causes a nasty deep honking cough most commonly acquired when naive unvaccinated dogs integrate with other dogs. The vaccine is…
As the days get longer over the next few months owners are more likely to be out and about with their pets enjoying the fine evenings. We tend to see more outdoor and environmental hazardous issues. If you have a new dog it’s important to ensure he/she is adequately socialised before introducing the dog to…
A new puppy at Christmas time is a cause for wonderful excitement. It’s important to remember that they are not just on his/her Christmas holidays he/she is there to stay. Safe-guarding your puppies future health and well-being is paramount from an early age as the first 3-6 months are without question the most important in…
Fleas and ticks can live on your pet any time of the year but during summer they are particularly prevalent. Fleas It is important to treat against fleas for a number of reasons. They cause your pet to be uncomfortable and itchy, their saliva can cause an allergic reaction and fleas can carry tapeworms and…
Ear conditions are frequently seen in practice. In recent weeks, ear mites in particular have been giving pets bother. If treated early, ear conditions have a very good prognosis. Older infections can become chronic problems that are difficult to treat with unrewarding results. Signs of ear disease include; Sore ears, yelping when the affected area…
Kennel Cough in Dogs Kennel cough, the common name that is given to infectious canine tracheobronchitis, is a very highly contagious respiratory disease among dogs. As the name of the disease suggests, it is typified by inflammation of the trachea and bronchi. This disease is found throughout the world and is known to infect a very high…
Many of you may have a new pet in the house since Christmas. Here are some useful tips for housetraining puppies and kittens: Pups: Supervise your dog -watch out for toileting clues Create a schedule -regular trips outside,with toileting in same area Reward good behaviour -give treats immediately when you get the desired behaviours Remember,…
With Christmas just around the corner many of you may be contemplating adding a puppy or kitten to your Christmas wish list. Here at Kelly veterinary clinic we would never advocate buying a new pet for a child just for Christmas. If, however the decision is made to introduce a new cat or dog to…
Diabetes mellitus is a common illness in dogs. It is caused by either a decreased production of insulin or decreased functioning of the insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose move from the blood stream into the cells of the body where it can be used for energy. What dogs…