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Hyperthyroidism In Cats
Find out more about hyperthyroidism, your cat could be suffering from it if it is losing weight, eating more, is restless or has a fast heart.
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Dealing With Diabetes in Cats
If your cat is drinking more than usual, is lethargic, is going to the toilet more or has lost weight, it could have diabetes, find out more today.
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Cat Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, often referred to just as arthritis, is a painful disease caused by wear and tear of a joint. It makes movement difficult and sore.
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Canine Babesiosis
Learn more about Canine Babesiosis, symptoms range from mild to severe and include lethargy, fever, anaemia, an enlarged abdomen, weight loss and jaundice.
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Dog Arthritis
Learn more about how arthritis can affect dogs as they get older, and the symptoms to look out for with this painful stiffening of the joints.
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Cognitive Dysfunction (Dementia) In Cats
Nearly a third of 11-14 year old cats might show some signs of Cognitive Dysfuncation. If you are worried, please contact your local vet.
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Cognitive Dysfunction In Dogs
Did you know dogs can develop dementia too? Over a quarter of 11-12 year old dogs might be showing signs of doggy dementia.
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Pet Diabetes
Learn more about pet diabetes from what signs should you look out for, to how to treat a pet that has been diagnosed with diabetes.
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Tuberculosis In Cats
Learn more about Tuberculosis, a bacterial disease that affects humans as well as animals and is one type of disease that can be caused by mycobacteria.
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Heatstroke In Dogs
Learn how dogs can easily suffer from over-heating or heatstroke in hot weather, and what actions to take if your dog needs to cool down.
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Heart Disease In Large Dogs
DCM is a form of heart disease in medium to large breed dogs such as St Bernards, Dobermans, Boxers & German Shepherds. Contact your practice to find out more.
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Feline Calicivirus And Cat Flu
Learn more about Feline calicivirus symptoms including fever, runny nose, mouth ulcers, respiratory conditions, limping, lameness or swollen face and paws.
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Diabetes In Dogs
It is estimated that 1 in every 100 dogs that reaches 12 years of age will develop diabetes. Read our expert advice on caring for your dog as they get older.
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Chronic Kidney Disease In Cats
Chronic kidney disease is a common condition that affects older cats. Learn more about the disease and treatments available at your local Companion Care.
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Glaucoma In Dogs
Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside the eye increases past normal. This happens because the normal drainage of fluid from within the eye is reduced.
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Hypertension in Cats
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which is a common condition in older cats. Click here for more information.
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Fatty Lumps And Lipomas
Lipomas, or fatty lumps, are very common in dogs.While they are tumours, lipomas are just made up of fat cells and so are mostly completely benign.