Can Dogs Get Hayfever?
Useful advice during high pollen season The warmer weather in the spring and summer often brings about higher pollen counts and hay fever for many humans, causing inconvenience and discomfort. Around one in five people in the UK are affected by hay fever, but can dogs get hay fever too? The answer to that […]
Pet Weight Loss: Why does your pet’s weight matter?
Everything you need to know to get your pet to a healthy weight Healthy eating is a priority for many in January and here at Knutsford Vets, we’re encouraging owners to think the same for their pet. Your pet’s weight and diet is highly important for them to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to keep […]
Christmas Dangers for Pets
Ensuring a Happy Christmas for pets and owners Christmas is a time for giving, but when it comes to pets you have to be very careful to ensure they remain safe. We know dogs for example want to eat pretty much anything. Dogs and Christmas foods don’t always mix well. You can never be too […]
Dry Eye in Dogs
Dogs’ eyes connect them to the world. They help them bond with other dogs and humans, and ensure they have the confidence to navigate their environment. From time to time, they might experience issues and ailments that can impact their eye health. One such issue is keratoconjunctivitis sicca, also known as dry eye. In this […]
Build a Bonfire Night Hideaway
Ease firework related anxiety by building a den With Bonfire Night fast approaching, it’s important that pet owners are prepared. If you’ve seen our comprehensive guide to keeping your pet calm, you’ll know that one of the things we recommend is building a hideaway where your pet feels comfortable. The perfect hideaway will consist of […]
How to Keep Your Pets Calm on Bonfire Night
A comprehensive guide to help ease fear and anxiety Firework season is fast approaching – a time of year that many pet owners fear. The PDSA quoted that up to 40% of pet owners report that their pets are afraid of fireworks. Luckily, with the correct preparations, you can help keep your pet calm and […]
Why is my dog’s eye weeping?
We analyse the potential causes in our latest blog If you notice that your dog’s eye is weeping then it could be caused by a medical condition affecting their eyes. A weeping eye can take many forms, sometimes it may appear as a clear discharge, whilst other times it may be coloured or gloopy. Knutsford […]
Can worms cause my dog to itch?
We take a look at the symptoms of worms in dogs Worms in dogs can be incredibly uncomfortable, causing a wide range of symptoms. In this article we look at the symptoms of worms, what could be causing your dog to itch and answer the question of whether worms can make your dog itchy. Our […]
What Could be causing my dog to itch?
From allergies to underlying health complications Seeing or hearing your dog itching constantly is never nice for pet owners. It’s hard to know straight away what’s causing the itching, how severe it is and whether they have any other symptoms. Persistent itchiness in dogs is something we see regularly here at Knutsford Vets and it […]