Dog ownership is more popular than ever with a huge surge seen in puppies bought during lockdown back in spring. Many have become dog owners for the first time and are still finding their feet with a demanding schedule and all the attention a dog needs. Sometimes it can feel a bit like having a part time job - one where you don't actually get paid but comes with great benefits if you get the right dog at the right time for the right reasons.
It might be awkward to talk about it but obesity is a very common and dangerous threat to our pets' health. So why aren't we talking about it, and furthermore, how can we tackle it?
Anyone feeling itchy? Our vet nurse, Sophie, tells us everything we need to know about the dreaded flea!
Veterinary surgeries report that the number of pets coming into them with food-related issues over the Christmas period almost doubles. Our vet nurse, Sophie shares her tips on foods your pets should avoid, and what to do if they get hold of any...
With the arrival of spring, we also see an abundance of things ready to cause a nuisance, pollens that float in the environment and new spring grass can start to affect not only us but our pets too if they are predisposed.
Lungworm has been in the media - a lot! It even sounds horrible to say doesn’t it, that’s why we’d like to highlight exactly what it is and what to look out for.
Yes chiropractic for animals works to exactly the same principles as for humans. Chiropractors assess each of the joints in the spine, pelvis and limbs to see if they are moving correctly, if they find a joint that is restricted they will "adjust" to restore normal movement.
The joints of the body are packed with nerve endings called proprioceptors that send information through the nervous system to the brain about how that joint is functioning. If the joint is restricted the body's response to this input from the nervous system is to try and stabilise that joint by creating muscular tension that further limits motion.
A chiropractic adjustment is designed to restore joint motion and this bombards the nervous system with "normal" information allowing the surrounding muscles to relax and for the joint to move through it's normal range of motion once more.
I love treating animals, as their response is true, they have no expectations of the treatment and respond in such a natural way, it's an incredibly rewarding job.
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