Intestinal Worms in Dogs and Cats

Just the thought of worms makes any pet owner cringe and lose their appetite. Intestinal worms are common in dogs and cats. They become infested with these parasites by ingesting contaminated food, faeces, grass and from infected rodents. They can also be transmitted in the mother’s womb, through mother’s milk or fleas. There are 4…

Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

Some of us have already experienced that feeling of panic when you come home and realise your furry family member has gone missing. No matter how careful you are, there is always a chance that your pet could go astray, even a pet that is kept indoors. Without proper identification it makes it very hard…

Metaldehyde (Snail Bait) Poisoning in Pets

In spring and summer our gardens are filled with beautiful flowers and plants, but along with them come the snails and slugs followed closely behind by the perennial gardening-season danger, snail bait. Snail and slug bait products come in pellet, granular, liquid and powder form, is green, blue or brown in colour and typically contain…