Can pets have chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy for Pets. When I mention the word chemotherapy for someone’s pet, the first reaction is normally “I wouldn’t want to put him through it”. Many people associate chemotherapy with nasty side-effects such as vomiting and hair loss. In pets, things are very...

When is the Right Time to Say Goodbye

When is the right time to say goodbye? People often ask me if putting animals to sleep is the worst part of the job. I find it is a very difficult question to answer as it can be a very heartbreaking task some times, particularly when you have got to know the animal...

Dangerous Food for Dogs

Dangerous Foods for Dogs. With Christmas on its way and a lot of food around, I thought it would be a good time to talk about foods that are dangerous to dogs. Every year we see dogs becoming sick at Christmas because of what they are fed, so please take a few minutes...

Heartworm Disease

HEARTWORM AND MOZZIES Heartworm is another one of those diseases mozzies spread, and is quite an important disease for all dog owners to be aware of. Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasite that lives in the main blood vessel between the heart and the lungs. The...