Interesting & Helpful Articles for Pet Owners
The Insurance Inquisition…to insure or not to insure?
At Vetmed, we think of your pets not just as members of your family, but our family as well. We would love nothing more than to be able to provide your pets with the utmost medical care without ever needing to consider cost. But we all know that the world doesn’t...
The low down on litter
Clay or paper, sand or crystal, clumping or non-clumping, hooded tray or self-cleaning…choosing the right litter solution for your feline’s private moments can be hard work! Here are our top tips to set up your cat for in-tray toileting success! The tray itself:...
Returning to work? Is every household member ready?
Your fur family members have no doubt enjoyed your increased presence at home of late, but if you are planning to transition back to the office, you may be met with some resistance of the four-legged kind. While many pets will slip back into the old routine without a...
How would you react if you were told your pet had to have teeth extracted? – The importance of dental care for your pets.
One of our lovely clients came in recently with her little cat. She had noticed that her cat had been ‘out of sorts’ and did not want to be patted at all, sleeping more than usual and eating less. She noticed that he just didn’t seem very happy so thought to bring him...
Heads up to all pet owners! Fireworks are coming!
With the festive season upon us, fireworks may be on the cards. Check out VetMeds 'top tips' tohelp your pet get through what can be an anxious experience: If you know when there will be fireworks, take your dog out for a good walk during daylight hours to burn off...
You’ve got holiday celebrations coming up, everyone’s excited. Except your pet!
Both cats and dogs can become quite stressed and anxious during the festive season with the house being transformed for parties and family gatherings. Even for really friendly and social pets normally happy to be around people can all become way too much to handle....