Weight and dietary advice

I also offer dietary advice for cats, dogs and other pets that can help different conditions such as hypersensitivity, skin conditions, allergies and weight management. Having an overweight pet can lead to serious health problems especially in older pets and pets that have been neutered which can be due to hormonal changes. It is important that your pet’s weight is monitored regularly and I can weigh your pet so that I can offer advice on weight management if necessary.

Skin/coat care

Regular grooming is very important to maintain a healthy skin and coat condition. I would not advise frequently bathing your pet as this can remove the natural oils of the coat which could be problematic. Individual advise is given based on the condition of the pet’s coat.

I can also provide Dermacton products made by Aromesse which are a natural remedy for relief of itchy, sore and irritated skin. These products are proven to stop dogs itching, licking and scratching and helps repair damaged skin and can be suppled as:

• Shampoo bar for bathing
• Spray form for direct sore areas
• Cream also direct skin application

Advice is always provided on an individual basis.

Nails

Keeping your dogs nails trimmed is important for mobility and well being. This is particularly true if your dog  spends most of its time indoors or on grass. If your dogs nails are too long they create pressure against the nail bed and cause pain for your dog. Frequent clipping will also help blood supply to reseed.

If you can hear your dogs nails scratching on hard flooring or if they are catching on clothing and soft furnishings they may need to be trimmed.

I am experienced especially with black nails.

Ears

It’s important to examine your pet’s ears regularly to make sure is clean, free of wax and hair and looks healthy. I would advise the use of an alcohol-free veterinary ear cleaner. Any wax and hair needs to be removed. I would advise that you would put the ear cleaner on the 2 separate pieces of cotton wool to reduce cross contamination rather than use a nozzle. This prevents too much liquid entering the ear canal which can leave a residue which can lead to infection.

Eyes

To maintain healthy eyes, it very important to clear any debris and hair from the corner of the eyes using a damp cotton wool with cooled boiled water or tea (black tea no milk) as this a natural antiseptic. It is also important to use separate pieces of cotton wool to avoid cross contamination.

Anal glands

Anal gland are scent glands that sit parallel either side of the anus. Gland material act as a lubricant when your dog or cat goes to the toilet. Sometimes these can get blocked and need to be evacuated by a professional person. This sometimes can be dietary related and fibre content is paramount as this can help empty glands.

There are supplements that can help eg Fibor (fibre pellets).