How to Give Your Cat a Tablet
Everyday advice from your local family vet One of the hardest obstacles that cat owners will have when their pet is ill is getting them to take their medication. It can be frustrating trying to get cats to take pills or tablets, especially if they need it to get them back to full health. Luckily […]
How to Apply a Spot on Treatment to Your Dog
Almost all dog owners will have to use a spot on flea treatment at some stage during their pet’s life. They are the most effective products to treat a flea problem and they are also incredibly easy to use once you know how. This video from your team here at Knutsford Veterinary Surgery should […]
How to Get Your Cat in a Cat Carrier
It might seem easy, but not all cats are receptive to being put in a small case against their will. This advice from your vets team in Cheshire will help you pack your cat in its travel case ahead of your visit to us. What case shall I buy? Cat Carriers are available in a […]
Cheshire Vets Advice: Preparing for Bonfire Night Noise
If your dog suffers from noise phobias as a result of fireworks you might want to take some steps to help them cope with the problem. Although there is no guarantee that noise phobia can be fully treated, this advice from your Cheshire vets team might come in handy. Are all dogs affected? Previous studies […]
How do I know if my dog has breathing problems?
Flat faced dog breeds, including pugs and French bull dogs, were in the headlines last week for all the wrong reasons. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) warned prospective dog owners about the health complications that can affect them throughout their life. Amongst the problems that these dogs face are breathing difficulties. This advice from your […]
Cheshire vets advice – Bee and wasp stings
How to keep your dog safe in the event of a sting Bee and wasp stings are a common problem for pets across the UK during the summer months. Our dogs and cats are naturally inquisitive animals and will often chase insects, inevitably leading to the odd bite and sting. These can be highly dangerous […]
Think of your dog during a heat wave
As temperatures across the Cheshire region are reaching the 30 degree mark and beyond more often it’s important that we take necessary measures to keep our dogs cool during these heat waves. More frequent hot weather will find many people feeling clammy and lethargic and our pets are no different. This advice from your vets […]
Cheshire vets advice: when is the best time to get my cat neutered?
Cat neutering advice from your Cheshire vets Unless you are a certified and responsible breeder then cat neutering is essential. Cats can reach sexual maturity from 5-6 months of age, which can cause several problems if they are not spayed or neutered at the right time. Best time for cat neutering in Cheshire In most […]
Cheshire vets advice on serious tick borne diseases
Learn how to protect your pets from deadly diseases Due to the milder and wetter winters the number of ticks in the UK has increased, whilst tick species from Europe are managing to survive and increase in numbers here in the UK. Some of these ticks carry diseases which they are able to transmit when […]