When a lump isn’t a tumour

When a lump isn’t a tumour

When a lump isn’t a tumour Yes, a lump on your pet’s skin could potentially be a tumour requiring further investigation. But rest assured, there are a lot of other things it could be too! Here are some common alternative reasons for localised skin swelling in...
Common skin lumps

Common skin lumps

Common skin lumps Uh oh! You were having a lovely cuddle with your pet when you felt a small lump on their skin… what could it be, and does it warrant a vet visit? Types of skin lumps Lumps on your pet’s skin may be areas of localised infection or inflammation, cysts...
BEWARE! RAT/MOUSE AND SNAIL/SLUG BAIT POISONINGS

BEWARE! RAT/MOUSE AND SNAIL/SLUG BAIT POISONINGS

BEWARE! RAT/MOUSE AND SNAIL/SLUG BAIT POISONINGS Unfortunately over the past few weeks, we have been seeing a number of cases of pets (mainly dogs) being poisoned by eating the baits that have been laid in the home or yard for rats/mice and snails/slugs. PLEASE be...
Avoiding medication “cat-astrophes”

Avoiding medication “cat-astrophes”

Avoiding medication “cat-astrophes” While we prescribe various oral and topical flea, tick and worming medications for our feline patients, we understand that administering these products to cats at home is not always easy! Here’s how to keep home treatments for your...