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False Pregnancy

Posted March 29, 2016 Ceres VetsPosted in Breeding, General, Lifestyle, Symptoms

False pregnancy, also known as Phantom pregnancy or Pseudo-pregnancy, is a condition of both dogs and cats, whereby the unsterilised female animal (regardless of whether she was mated or not) shows some or all of the typical signs of pregnancy … Read more

Lameness in old dogs

Posted February 29, 2016 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Joints, Lifestyle

As a dog gets older, he or she may start to struggle to get up or get a little slower on walks. You may notice that they are worse in winter than in summer or after resting for a prolonged … Read more

Lameness in young dogs

Posted January 29, 2016 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Joints

Getting home to find your puppy or young dog not placing weight on a leg is always a concern. There are many different reasons why a young dog may limp, some more serious than others. Causes of lameness can be … Read more

Proptosis

Posted December 23, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Emergency, Eye, General, Lifestyle

Proptosis is defined, as the forward displacement of the globe (eyeball) out of the socket, with the eyelids trapped behind the globe.

Proptosis is an ophthalmic emergency. Any suspected trauma to your pet’s eye warrants a visit to your veterinarian … Read more

Pregnant women have to watch out for this bug carried by cats

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Disease, General, Lifestyle

Introduction

Toxoplasma gondii is a tiny organism, slightly bigger than a bacterium, called a protozoa. This parasite has a worldwide distribution, except in the absence of cats. Cats are the only animals capable of completing the life cycle of this … Read more

Getting the most from your visit to the vet

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

Everybody wants value for money. No one will deny that it is no different when taking your pets to the vet. We love our four legged and feathered friends dearly, but like everything else in life, most of us have … Read more

Do cats bite for no reason?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Emergency, General, Lifestyle

Cats are often seen as less aggressive animals than dogs but they have five sharp ends that can be used at a moments notice. Cats may also be seen as more instinctive than dogs, mimicking some of the behaviour seen … Read more

We’re all going on a Summer Holiday

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

Going on holiday is always fun but we must never forget or neglect our pets in the excitement leading up to a well-deserved vacation.

When going on holiday find someone to look after your pets while you are away. It … Read more

Does your puppy have good manners?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

It is important to plan ahead for house training. Always ensure everyone in the house is involved and that everyone knows what the plan is. It is important to have consistency when training puppies so as not to confuse them. … Read more

Your pet’s once a year health check-up

Posted December 1, 2015June 7, 2021 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

Many people wonder why vets recommend having a once a year check-up for pets. There are many reasons but probably the most important is that the average dog or cat ages by approximately seven “dog/cat years” for every human year. … Read more

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