http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/rss/content/ Pet Doctors en-gb Fri, 18 May 2012 01:49:17 GMT youlove.us CMS info@petdoctors.co.uk info@petdoctors.co.uk 5 http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/contact-us/   This form is for administrative enquiries to pet Doctors and is not managed by veterinary staff. FOR PET MEDICAL ADVICE, A CLINIC APPOINTMENT... Thu, 17 May 2012 14:31:57 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/rabbits/vaccinations-for-rabbits/ Normally, it is advisable for rabbits at six weeks old to be given an initial course of two vaccination injections and these should then be followed by a six monthly or annual booster to protect... Fri, 11 May 2012 15:19:41 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/exotic-and-birds/faqs/budgies-and-smoking/ Q. My Uncle and Aunt are staying for a few weeks this year and both smoke heavily.  Will the smoke be harmful to my two budgies?  They are used to a smoke free environment.... Thu, 10 May 2012 14:43:55 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/faqs/are-cooked-turkey-bones-safe/ Q. Is it safe to let my two dogs chew on the cooked turkey bones? No!  Turkey bones need to be cleared away properly and not stuck in the top of the rubbish bin which can easily be... Thu, 10 May 2012 14:39:12 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/cats/faqs/cat-toys/ Q.      I want to buy some toys for my two cats but I am worried that some of the pet toys sold in shops are not safe.  What should I be... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:42:54 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/faqs/food-allergies/ Q.    Can cats and dogs suffer from food allergies? How would I know if my dog had an allergy? A.     They can indeed suffer from... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:39:48 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/cats/faqs/food-allergies/ Q.    Can cats and dogs suffer from food allergies? How would I know if my cat had an allergy? A.     They can indeed... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:37:24 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/cats/faqs/six-monthly-healthchecks/ Q.  Every year I take my cats to the vet for their annual vaccinations.  On the advice of her vet, my friend takes her cat for a six monthly healthcheck too. ... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:33:10 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/faqs/six-monthly-healthchecks/ Q.  Every year I take my dogs to the vet for their annual vaccinations.  On the advice of her vet, my friend takes her dog for a six monthly healthcheck too.  Should I... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:31:02 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/faqs/  In this section we cover a variety of FAQs. If you have a question which is not answered here, please send it to us using the contact form .  We will answer your question as... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:27:52 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/cats/faqs/ In this section we cover a variety of FAQs. If you have a question which is noit answered here, please use the contact form to send in your question.  We will answer it as quickly as... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:25:50 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/exotic-and-birds/faqs/worming-hens/ Q.  We have recently given a home to six hens.  We were told that they should be wormed regularly.  Is that right? A.  Yes.  Free range hens are at... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:21:19 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/exotic-and-birds/faqs/  This section contains a variety of FAQs about exotics and birds which we will be building upon.  If you have a question that is not answered here, please use the contact... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:18:32 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/ DOGS CATS RABBITS SMALL CAGED PETS EXOTICS AND BIRDS   Wed, 09 May 2012 17:13:10 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/exotic-and-birds/ An Introduction to Exotic Pets Exotic pets are becoming increasingly common. These days people own iguanas, lizards, a variety of birds, snakes, spiders to name but a few.  Sadly too... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:11:25 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/healthy-pet-club-loyalty-schemes/ Do you have a Pet Doctors Healthy Pet Club Loyalty Card? Would you like to save money? Save 10% on veterinary bills and any purchase from a Pet Doctors clinic  Save 20% on... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:08:13 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/pet-care-for-kids/which-pets-are-best-for-children/ Keeping pets is an excellent way for children to learn about responsibility, as well as helping them to develop a kind and caring attitude towards animals.  Not all animals are... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:02:21 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/rabbits/ These days the veterinary treatment available for rabbits is almost the same as that for cats and will help to ensure that your rabbit lives a longer and healthier life. The Basic Things Your... Wed, 09 May 2012 16:04:04 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/cats/preparing-for-your-new-cat/ The Basic Things Your Cat Will Need Bed Litter Box Bowls Food! Brush or Comb Toys Caring For Your Cat Every year your cat should: Visit the vet for a check... Wed, 09 May 2012 15:54:04 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/preparing-for-your-new-dog/ The Basic Things Your Dog Will Need Bed Collar, lead and tag Food bowls Food! Brush and comb Treats, bones and chews Poop scooper and plastic bags Toys Caring For... Wed, 09 May 2012 15:45:49 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/microchipping/ The importance of microchipping can never be stressed enough. A cat can stray just a little too far; an eager puppy can slip its lead or a dog can take advantage of an open gate. ... Tue, 08 May 2012 17:29:53 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/weightwatching-for-pets/ Obesity in the human population is often a topic of discussion in the media.  Unfortunately, the same trends are seen in our pets. Obesity is more of a problem in dogs as cats often... Tue, 08 May 2012 17:28:53 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/diet-and-nutrition/   Feeding your Puppy There is a multitude of different foods on the market to feed our dogs so it is often hard to decide which is the most appropriate for our pet. ... Tue, 08 May 2012 17:27:53 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/fleas/ Fleas are an all year problem these days as they love our central heating as much as the hot summer weather.   Your pet should be treated monthly for fleas to help prevent other... Tue, 08 May 2012 17:26:48 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/neutering/ Males  There are numerous advantages to having your male dog castrated.  This can be done from six months of age.  The benefits are behavioural as well as... Tue, 08 May 2012 17:24:45 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/dental-care/ Many pet owners complain about their pet’s bad breath.  Unfortunately, most cats and dogs don’t have their teeth cleaned - certainly not twice a day like we do - so... Tue, 08 May 2012 17:23:00 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/kennel-cough-more-facts/ Kennel Cough, or Infectious Tracheobronchitis as it is properly known, is a highly contagious disease in dogs.  The cause is quite a complex interaction of common respiratory viruses... Tue, 08 May 2012 16:58:04 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/vaccinations/ The Importance of Vaccinations With most of the viruses that affect pets today there is still no treatment so we believe that 'Prevention is better than cure'. Sadly we often see pets that... Tue, 08 May 2012 16:55:16 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/worms/ The worms that our pets are at risk from consist of three main types – roundworms, tapeworms and lungworms. Roundworms Very common in puppies, kittens and stray... Tue, 08 May 2012 16:54:26 GMT http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/dogs/essential-healthcare/ticks/ The summer increases the problem of ticks. Ticks are very tiny and therefore difficult to see.  Once on the host, the tick will pierce the skin and attach itself and can stay... Tue, 08 May 2012 16:52:46 GMT