Royston Vets: Weight Loss for Pets As we enter into the New Year many of us will make resolutions to get fitter, but this shouldn’t just stop at us! Weight management is important for our pets as it not only adds more years to their life but will also make those extra years more enjoyable. …
Winter Tips for Your Pets During the colder months it is important to keep your pets warm and safe, especially outdoor pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Some animals will enjoy the cooler months especially if their breed is built for colder climates (Huskies for example). However elderly and short haired pets can struggle …
Enjoy all the sparkles from indoors! Dogs and cats are much more sensitive to loud noises such as fireworks. Some of them might even become affected by “noise phobia”, that is an irrational fear of bangs, thunderstorms and fireworks. Phobic animals perceive as extremely dangerous a loud noise and get terrified, they might run into …
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Royston Vets: Keep rabbits safe from Flystrike Flystrike is a most distressing condition that can affect any animal, and unless it is caught quickly, it can be a very painful killer. Rabbits are very susceptible, especially if they have a problem that makes it hard for them to keep their rear-ends clean and owners need …
Royston Vets Staying on top of your pet’s flea, tick and worm treatment is imperative for both your pets and your household health and wellbeing. Fleas can live in temperatures at -2°C, so on the contrary to popular belief, it is important to keep up-to-date with routine treatment even through the winter months. It can …
It may not be business as usual but we are still here to help you care for your pets when they need to be seen. We are continuing to maintain strict bio-hygiene measures in place to ensure the safety of both our clients and our colleagues, and play our part in trying to limit the …
Do you have a new member of the family? Here at Royston Veterinary Centre and at our Baldock branch we want to help you offer them the best start to their life. We are offering free puppy and kitten health checks for your friends, and you will also receive a free goodies pack and advice. …
Royston Vets: Enjoy Winter With Your Pets With winter comes considerably colder temperatures and darker evenings, so to keep your pet warm, consider a sweater/coat for them – especially if they are old/elderly or have short hair. If walking your dog in the dark, fit them with a high-vis vest or LED collar to ensure …
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Royston Vets: Keep Your Pets Active Joint problems are very common in dogs and cats and can even affect young animals, significantly affecting their day to day life. As pets age, wear and tear in the joints can dramatically reduce mobility and cause joint pain. Excessive wear and tear can also be caused by inherited …
More frequently encountered in humans, obesity is also encountered in pets. It’s a condition in which the body contains too much fat due to an excess of food, or lack of proper exercise or (much less commonly) a metabolic condition such as hypothyroidism. Many owners feel feeding their pet is a way to show their …
With winter comes considerably colder temperatures and darker evenings, potentially putting your beloved pets at higher risk of injury. Here are some top tips to ensure you and your pets are prepared for winter! To keep your pet warm, consider a sweater/coat for them – especially if they are old/elderly or have short hair. If …
It may be helpful to seek Veterinary advice for your pet 6 – 12 weeks before the firework season begins to help you prepare for it, as now days it won’t just happen on November the 5th. Dogs (Signs To Look For) Panting & pacing, shaking, growling, finding places to hide. Try walking your dog …
