Fleas . . . Just the word makes us uncomfortable! Fleas feed off the blood of humans and animals such as dogs and cats. These small critters cause our pets great discomfort and can be very hard to get rid of.

You probably have lots of questions floating through your mind such as: how will our current dog like the new cat? Will our cat enjoy having a new dog? Will they play? How do I introduce them? Should our old

Dog owners are being urged to double check their dogs aren’t overweight on the back of new research showing that carrying extra weight can shorten a canine’s life. When compared with ideal-weight dogs, the research by the University of Liverpool and

I have worked as a vet for over 10 years and joined Pawssum in 2018. It was an easy choice to start with Pawssum. Not only is it convenient for pet owners but it is convenient for vets. Are you

Christmas trees around the country are going up and with sparkling lights, festive decorations and ornaments on them they can seem like a bright shiny play thing for your cat. Unfortunately a Christmas tree - both real or artificial - can

The coming of Spring is not all flowers and picnics in the woods. From many of our furry friends (and for many of us too), it also means that dreade word - allergies! For our pets it means itchy skin,

Ok so you filled your cat's water bowl. The water is fresh straight out of the tap. It is clean, purified and safe to drink. You know that. But your can doesn't know that (they don't teach water purification at

I've had a lot of feedback from a post on dog food labelling where a number of people expressed their confusion about dog food information panels and how to use them to choose the best food. This is a difficult question

I've been practising as a veterinarian for ten years now. Until recently, I've always worked in veterinary clinics, adhering to the usual busy schedule of a new consult every 15 to 20 minutes. Earlier this year, however, I delved into

In a news which came as an unexpected surprise, the American FDA (Food and Drug Administration) raised concerns about the safety of common fleas products. The products all belong to the same group of drugs and are sold under the brand