Articles & Advice
Throughout the year we hope to give you more in-depth information on common heathcare problems in dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. Some may be repeated every year as topical problems recur and treatments change. Others show how disease patterns have changed in our pets - very interesting if you are not aware of this!PET HEALTH PLANS
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DAVID CLARE PET HEALTH PLANS
Our new Pet Health Plans are designed to provide your dog, cat or rabbit with the best health care throughout th... read more >
HEAT STROKE IN DOGS
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HEAT STROKE IN DOGS
With the promise of a long hot summer ahead we are no doubt going to see our share of heat stroke in dogs. It is a ... read more >
DOGS, CHILDREN, ADULTS & HOT WEATHER!
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Do you get irritable when you're too hot? Is it any surprise that dogs can also feel hot and bothered?
A dog's whole routine can change in Summer.&n... read more >
TRAVEL SICKNESS IN DOGS
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Travelling with your dog can be a distressing experience. Travel sickness can affect 1 in 6 dogs of all ages, but especially pups and young dogs.
But ... read more >
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID IN RABBITS
( Rabbits )
Loss of appetite [i]
Check for saliva on chin. This usually means overgrown teeth and dental problems. It requires a visit to the veterinary clinic at the ear... read more >
COMMON EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID FOR CATS
( Cats )
Straining frequently in the litter tray
This can mean cystitis (inflammation and pain in the bladder) But in a male neutered cat this sign can be a life-threat... read more >
COMMON EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID IN DOGS
( Dogs )
Road Traffic Accidents
If you suspect an accident, have a veterinary exam as soon as possible. Some injuries may be very obvious - but internal bleeding, a rup... read more >
HEALTH CARE PROGRAMMES for puppies, kittens, adults and senior pets
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Vaccinations
Including full examination, worming, flea, nutritional and general care advice
Puppies
Course of two injections - from 8 weeks of age
Protec... read more >
STRESS RELIEF FOR DOGS AND CATS
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STRESS RELIEF FOR DOGS AND CATS
IN FIREWORK SEASON
Fireworks are now an established part of British cultural life especially in the Autumn when seve... read more >
DIABETES IN CATS
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DIABETES IN CATS
a new epidemic!!
Over the past decade, there has been a huge increase in diabetes in cats. At
David Clare and Associates we... read more >
KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS
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KIDNEY DISEASE IN THE CATS
Kidney failure is one of the most frequent medical problems in older cats, In fact 30% of cats over ten years old have kidney dise... read more >
MICROCHIPPING
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Microchipping is done by a painless injection of a tiny microchip - as small as a rice grain. It is usually inserted between the shoulderblades and will not mi... read more >
POST-OPERATIVE CARE
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You may have been given special Discharge Instructions following your pet's operation. The following notes will help you with general care.
Your pet... read more >
BONFIRE NIGHT
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Help reduce the fear and anxiety of your dog or cat by following these simple instructions:
Keep your pet safe and secure indoors, seal catflaps a... read more >
GET RID OF FLEAS !
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FLEA FACTS AND BEST CONTROL
Did you know that your pet catches fleas not from other dogs and cats, but from its environment?
Flea eggs [laid on o... read more >




