Dogs

What is BOAS?

BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. This syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats can lead to severe respiratory distress.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, resulting in the level of glucose in the blood being too high or too low. Glucose is a crucial source of energy for cells and tissues in the body, and its levels are normally tightly controlled by the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas.

Ear problems in dogs encompass inflammation and a range of infections and accompanying symptoms. In this article, At Donnachie & Townley Veterinary Centre, we will delve into the factors that commonly contribute to these problems.

At Donnachie & Townley Veterinary Centre in Rugeley, we have created a detailed guide offering potential solutions if your dog begins to experience incontinence in their later years.

At Donnachie & Townley Veterinary Centre, we advise that your dog’s oral hygiene is just as important as any other routine preventative treatment. Like humans, dogs can develop a build-up of tartar, leading to tooth decay and gum disease.

Neutering is a surgical procedure performed under general anaesthesia to remove part or all of an animal’s reproductive organs, preventing them from reproducing. In males, it is called castration and in females, spaying. We know that neutering provides significant benefits for you and your pet and is directly associated with helping pets to live happier, healthier lives. Book your appointment today at D&T Veterinary Centre in Rugeley.

Microchipping is a permanent ID system, which involves a chip, no bigger than a grain of rice being implanted under the skin of your dog's scruff.

For the long-term health and wellbeing of your pet and your family, it is essential that you routinely use proven, preventative treatments against the most common parasites throughout your pet’s life. Remember that prevention is much easier and cost effective than cure.

You may be wondering how you are going to be able to exercise your dog if you are unable to leave your home.  There are many ways that you can keep your pet active whilst at home and keeping them mentally exercised will help to balance this.

The primary vaccinations for puppies helps to overcome the remaining anti-body protection that they still have from their mothers and ensures reliable protection at an early age.