by Karen | Sep 1, 2018 | blog
Just as the cooler months can leave us humans feeling under weather, the same can be said for our dogs. While feeling chilly is not the cause of contracting a viral infection, it can certainly lead to aches and pains that seem more pronounced in your pup over the...
by Karen | Aug 1, 2018 | blog
One of the first things your vet will examine when looking at your dog during a check-up will be inside his/her mouth. There are a number of things that become evident very quickly and can indicate not only dental disease but also diseases involving other body...
by Karen | Jun 27, 2018 | blog
There is no denying that the Winter chills have well and truly arrived. While we pull on our woolly jumpers and turn the heating up, it’s important that we remember our outdoor furry friends too. In the thick of Winter, especially on wet or especially blowy nights, it...
by Karen | Jun 1, 2018 | blog
We love our daily visits from pampered pooches here at Direct Vet’s and there isn’t a dog yet that has missed out on more than a little bit of fussing from the team! One thing we have noticed though, is the increase in weight issues in the dogs we are seeing. While we...
by Karen | Apr 30, 2018 | blog
If you own a dog, there’s a good chance you will have to deal with Canine Arthritis at some stage, as it’s become the most common health problem in senior dogs but signs can start from as early as 4 years of age! Arthritis refers to a degenerative joint disease, where...
