Keep Your Pets Cool in Hot Weather
How to Keep Your Dog and Cat Cool in Hot Weather When the sun finally comes out in Cheshire, we all want to make the most of it. But while we’re reaching for the suncream and shorts, our dogs and cats are still wearing their winter coats. Because pets can’t sweat the way we do, […]
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Knutsford
The Most Popular Dog Breeds in Knutsford — And How to Keep Them Healthy From the muddy trails of Tatton Park to the open heathland of The Moor, Knutsford is a brilliant place to own a dog. We’re lucky to care for thousands of dogs right here in Knutsford and the surrounding villages — including […]
Tatton Park Deer Rut
Tatton Park Deer Rut & Dog Walks The Deer Rut at Tatton park is an annual occurrence but due to the rising popularity of visiting and walking in Tatton Park it’s becoming a topic we feel that needs more awareness and education. The Rut refers to the breeding season when the male deer (Bucks or […]
Hereditary Eye Conditions in Pets
Hereditary eye conditions Hereditary, or inherited, eye conditions are genetic diseases in pets where particular breeds tend to be predisposed to various conditions, either gained at birth or developed over time. This factsheet will take you through a variety of hereditary conditions, and provide you with an overview of what they are, their symptoms, and […]
Distichia
Distichia, or Distichiasis, is an abnormal growth of extra hairs along the eyelid margins of pets. The condition most commonly affects dogs and tends to be a hereditary condition within certain breeds. Read on to learn more about the condition, it’s causes, symptoms and treatment options. What is Distichia? Distichia (also known as Distichiasis) is […]
Cataracts in Cats, Dogs and Rabbits
A cataract is the clouding of the lens in your pet’s eye that prevents the passage of light through their eye, restricting vision. Our guide to cataracts will give you everything you need to know about cataracts in cats, dogs, and rabbits, and possible treatments with Knutsford Vets Surgery. What are cataracts? A cataract is […]
Entropion in Cats and Dogs
Entropion is an abnormality of the eye in which the eyelid turns inwards. This may cause a number of eye issues for your pet including corneal ulcers, perforations, and infections. Entropion can also be quite uncomfortable or painful for your pet as their fur and eyelashes will rub the surface of their eye. Our handy guide […]
Kidney Disease in Cats & Dogs
Advice and information on how to handle kidney problems in pets Health Conditions faced by your Pets Kidney disease in cats and dogs can be broadly divided into acute (sudden onset) and chronic disease. Acute episodes are more likely to be caused initially by ingestion of a toxin or by infection. If untreated or severe […]
Endothelial Dystrophy
The endothelium is the part of your pet’s eye that is responsible for pumping excess water out of the cornea and into the eye. Sometimes, the pump mechanism fails, causing excess water to stay in the cornea, making it appear cloudy. Keep reading to learn more about endothelial degeneration in pets, from causes and symptoms […]