USEFUL LINKS

We feel it is important that you understand your pet's needs and the details of any medical conditions your pet may have. The internet is a great source of information, however there are many misleading websites on the subject of pet healthcare and diseases. We are providing these links as sites that provide relevant, accurate information. If any of the sites you read raise questions about your pet's condition we will be happy to discuss these with particular reference to your pet's care.

Feline Advisory Bureau

The Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) is a charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge, to help us all care better for our cats. This website contains links to a number of FAB fact sheets on subjects ranging from feline evolution and domestication to preventative health care advice, to detailed information on all common feline diseases. Some of the content is a little technical.

Canine Arthritis - Metacam Website

Canine arthritis is a very common condition affecting most large breed dogs, and many smaller dogs as they reach middle to older age. This website is published by the drug company that makes Metacam, it has a comprehensive review of arthritis and management of the condition in a very accessible form. However, you should be aware that we do not always prescribe Metacam when managing canine and feline arthritis, we decide the best anti-inflammatory and indeed whether your pet requires any anti-inflammatories on a case by case basis.

Heart Disease - Vetmedin Website

This website has a brillant graphic explaining the causes of heart failure that we commonly see in dogs. As with the arthritis website above, it is published by the drug company that makes Vetmedin. You should be aware that treatment of heart disease is complex and often involves a combination of drugs to give your dog the best clinical care, our choice of drug is based on each individual patient, Vetmedin may not be the most appropriate drug for your pet.

Pet Travel Scheme - DEFRA

The Pet Travel Scheme is the 'pet passport' system that allows pet animals from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine as long as they meet the rules. It also means that people in the UK can take their pets to other European Union (EU) countries, and return with them to the UK. We recieve many questions regarding the requirements of this scheme, since it is important that every rule is abided by to ensure your pet is allowed to return without quarantine we would recommend you refer to this site.

Importance of Worming

This website highlights the importance of regular worm treatment for your pet and yourself.

British Veterinary Association

The BVA website provides owners with information on the BVA/KC hip and elbow dysplasia schemes and the BVA/KC eye testing scheme. If you are considering breeding from your dog you should investigate these schemes to minimise the risk of inherited disease in the puppies.