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Itchy Skin
As warmer weather approaches, a lot of animals may start becoming itchy. If this itching becomes excessive, skin infections and irritation can make your pet miserable. There are many possible reasons for the itch: parasites, bacterial infections and allergic skin disease are some of the main causes, and in some cases all of these may […]
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Pet Dental Health Month
As February was Pet Dental Health Month, we thought we would share some top tips for maintaining your pet’s healthy mouth Although small, your pet’s teeth are a very important part of your pet’s overall health, and just like us, they can benefit from having good oral hygiene. It can be easy to forget about […]
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When to keep dogs on leads
Should dogs be kept on leads all the time? Whilst it is not necessary to always keep your dogs (or other pets) on leads when out and about, it is wise to be aware of designated areas and pedestrian zones where leads may be required. Another instance requiring lead control, especially important to Oakhill as […]
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Your Cat’s Dental Health
The ideal way to care for cat’s teeth is to brush them, this needs to be done with pet toothpaste as cats cannot have fluoride which is in human toothpaste. Cat toothpaste is normally meat or fish flavoured so is generally well tolerated, to brush cats’ teeth you can either use a small headed toothbrush or […]
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Understanding how your pet’s shape could indicate weight problems
The shape of your pet can indicate whether your pet is overweight, underweight or of an ideal weight. Many people will look at their cat and dog and think they’re healthy, but don’t realise that their weight or shape isn’t correct. Understanding your pet’s shape and monitoring it over time will help you keep your […]
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Christmas dangers for cats
If you’d rather avoid an emergency trip to the vets this Christmas, beware of these Christmas dangers for cats:
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