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The Best Dog Food for Your Furry Friend

The Best Dog Food for Your Furry Friend

by | Oct 8, 2024 | General wellness, Pet Owner Education

Choosing the right dog food is crucial for your pet’s health and well-being. A balanced diet ensures that your dog gets the necessary nutrients to stay active, healthy, and happy. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best dog food options available and how they can benefit your furry friend.

Drools Adult Wet Dog Food, Real Chicken, and Chicken Liver Chunks: 

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About this item

  • This delicious food is enriched with natural ingredients which support healthy skin and coat of your dog
  • The combination of vitamins and other organic minerals maintain healthy bones and stronger teeth
  • Increased water content to maintain healthy digestive system, Container Type – Pouch
  • Real chicken, chicken liver and eggs keep your pet active and agile all day long
  • A wholesome meal which supports puppy’s brain & eye development
  • age_range_description: baby. breed_recommendation: all breed sizes

₦780.00 – ₦18,720.00

Wet dog food is an excellent choice for dogs who need extra hydration or have difficulty chewing dry kibble. Drools Adult Wet Dog Food, made with real chicken and chicken liver chunks, is packed with high-quality protein. Protein is essential for muscle development and overall health. This wet food is not only delicious but also provides the necessary nutrients to keep your dog energetic and strong.

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PEDIGREE Protein Plus Dog Food:

PEDIGREE Protein Plus Dog Food

 

Pedigree wet dog food cans are made with natural ingredients, vitamins and minerals to be 100% complete and balanced. Pedigree canned PROTEIN + dog food cans contain 25% more protein than other Pedigree cans.

₦3,400.00 – ₦3,600.00

Protein is a vital component of a dog’s diet, supporting muscle growth, repair, and overall health. PEDIGREE Protein Plus Dog Food is formulated to meet these needs with a high protein content. This food is designed to provide balanced nutrition, ensuring your dog gets the right mix of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It’s an excellent choice for active dogs who need that extra boost of energy.

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Royal Choice Dog Wet Food for All Life Stages:

Royal choice dog wet food for all life stages

Canned dog food for puppy and adult dogs all life stages

₦2,800.00

One of the challenges pet owners face is finding a food that suits their dog throughout different stages of life. Royal Choice Dog Wet Food is designed for all life stages, making it a convenient option for pet owners. This food provides balanced nutrition, ensuring that puppies, adults, and senior dogs get the nutrients they need. It’s especially beneficial for households with multiple dogs of different ages.

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Conclusion: Choosing the right dog food can make a significant difference in your pet’s health and happiness. Whether you opt for Drools Adult Wet Dog Food, PEDIGREE Protein Plus Dog Food, or Royal Choice Dog Wet Food, you can be confident that you’re providing your dog with high-quality nutrition. Remember, a well-fed dog is a happy and healthy dog!

Causes, Treatment, and Prevention of Vomiting in Dogs and Cats

Causes, Treatment, and Prevention of Vomiting in Dogs and Cats

by | Feb 4, 2022 | General wellness

It’s tough to avoid the occasional mound of puke as a pet parent! It’s fairly unusual for dogs and cats to vomit on occasion, and it’s typically nothing to worry about. However, vomiting is a symptom rather than a sickness, which means it can be caused by a variety of factors. Some will take things more seriously than others. As a result, it’s critical to be informed of the potential causes of illness in dogs and cats, as well as when you should call your veterinarian.

What is the cause of vomiting in cats and dogs?

Being ill, or vomiting, is an active process in which the contents of the stomach are violently ejected. It must be differentiated from regurgitation, in which food moves passively and smoothly back up the food pipe. Symptoms of nausea, such as lip smacking, lip licking, and drooling, are frequently present before vomiting. With real vomiting, your pet will retch. Because the reasons of vomiting and regurgitation differ, it is critical to distinguish between the two. Don’t worry if you’re unsure! It might be difficult to tell, and your veterinarian will be able to help.

Primary (gut-related) and secondary (non-gut-related) causes of illness in dogs and cats can be distinguished (non-gut related). The following are examples of primary, or gut-related, causes:

  • Eating, or scavenging, inappropriate or spoiled food,
  • Gastritis, which is inflammation of the stomach,
  • Toxins, or eating something poisonous,
  • Parasites, such as puppies with roundworm infestations,
  • Infections,
  • Foreign bodies, or eating something indigestible that blocks the gut,
  • Hairballs, especially in cats,
  • Constipation,
  • A twisted stomach (GDV or gastric-dilation-volvulus), which can be life-threatening and is an emergency,
  • Stomach ulcers,
  • Food allergies,
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
  • Cancer.

Secondary, or non-gut related, causes include:

  • Liver disease,
  • Kidney disease,
  • Urine or kidney infections,
  • Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas (an organ that sits near the stomach and intestine),
  • Hormonal conditions, such as diabetes and Addison’s,
  • Hyperthyroid (an overactive thyroid, which is a common condition in older cats),
  • Heart disease,
  • Cancer,
  • Travel sickness,
  • Pyometra (a womb infection),
  • Reaction to certain medicines.

As you can see, there is a plethora of potential reasons! Some of these reasons have the potential to be quite dangerous, so it’s critical to be aware of the warning symptoms.

When should I take my pet to the vet since he is vomiting?

Wellness exams help your veterinarian to detect any potential health problems as early as possible. Many diseases are better curable if they are identified early, and weight checks might detect a little amount of unwanted weight increase or reduction before it becomes visible.

The majority of illnesses will resolve on their own within 24 hours. Some illnesses, on the other hand, can be fatal if not treated promptly. So, if your pet has vomited, here’s when you should call your vet:

 

  • your pet is repeatedly being sick,
  • your pet is sick for 24 hours or more,
  • they are trying to be sick but not bringing anything up,
  • your pet seems unwell in themselves or is in pain,
  • their tummy is bloated,
  • there is blood in the sick, or it is black like coffee grounds,
  • your pet isn’t drinking or has a loss of appetite,
  • they are also passing bad diarrhea,
  • they have pale gums, dry gums, or collapse,
  • they have been drinking and/or weeing more than usual recently.

If you detect any of these warning signs, contact your veterinarian right once. Of course, you are the most knowledgeable about your pet! If you have any other concerns, you should seek guidance from your veterinarian.

How is vomiting in cats and dogs treated?

If your pet becomes ill just once or twice but otherwise appears healthy, they may not require treatment. It’s fairly uncommon for a cat to bring up a stray furball, or for a dog to consume something they shouldn’t! You might try delaying meals for a few hours and then feeding bland food in little amounts and frequently. This might be obtained from your veterinarian, or it could be cooked rice with chicken or white fish.

Never deprive your pet of water, but try to encourage him or her to drink frequently and in little amounts. Before attempting therapy at home, it’s always a good idea to consult with your veterinarian. Better to be cautious than sorry!

The reason of vomiting will determine the therapy. Your veterinarian will collect a complete history to establish if the illness is primary or secondary. This simply means that they will ask a lot of questions to see whether there are any additional symptoms, when it began, and how bad your pet appears at home. They may suggest blood tests, x-rays, or an ultrasound to attempt to figure out what’s causing the vomiting. If your pet is really ill or dehydrated, they may require hospitalization for treatment.

Medicines to prevent nausea and preserve the stomach lining are common therapies. A bland diet is an important aspect of the therapy till the gut heals. If the illness is not improving, a fluid drip is frequently required. This is done to cure or prevent dehydration and to give the stomach a chance to relax. For gut ache, pain treatment is normally administered in the hospital.

Some illnesses might necessitate the use of antibiotics, although this is unusual. Surgery may be required in more extreme situations. If the reason of the vomiting is “secondary,” the underlying disease must be addressed. This might imply lifelong therapy.

What can I do to keep my pet from vomiting?

Unfortunately, you can’t always! The ability to avoid or minimize vomiting will be determined by the underlying reason. You may simply lower your odds of being sick by avoiding certain reasons. There are pastes, for example, that you may give to your cat to help them pass furballs more readily. If your dog is a scavenger, restricting access to food bins, putting food out of reach, and walking with a muzzle can help. If your pet is allergic to certain foods, avoiding them should keep them from vomiting. If an underlying medical problem is the reason, treating and managing that disease should avoid, or at the very least lessen, the illness.

Some causes of vomiting may be avoided by keeping up with your pet’s vaccines and parasite preventatives. Regular health checks will also be beneficial, since early discovery of a medical illness typically means that it will be easier to cure.

In rare situations, your veterinarian may recommend a long-term prescription diet developed particularly to maintain intestinal health. Over time, they may prescribe medications to lower stomach acid.

Summary

Vomiting in dogs and cats is frequent and can be caused by a variety of factors. The majority of the time, illness is minor and will go away on its own or with simple treatment within 24 hours. However, certain causes of vomiting are quite dangerous. If you detect any of the warning signs indicated above, or if you have any concerns about your pet’s condition, contact your veterinarian right once.

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Is Your Cat Peeing Outside the Litterbox Anal glands might be to blame.

Is Your Cat Peeing Outside the Litterbox Anal glands might be to blame.

by | Feb 4, 2022 | General wellness

Anal glands are commonly mentioned in the context of dogs. When dogs have anal gland difficulties, they will scoot or lick excessively to try to encourage them to express “naturally.” Anal glands are two sacs placed on either side of the rectum that release a fluid when an animal defecates or when they feel scared. This aroma alerts other animals to their presence and allows them to “mark” territory.

As cats age or become unable to groom properly (for example, if overweight), the fluid in the anal gland might thicken and become difficult to release without assistance (inspissated). Clogged anal glands are uncomfortable and, if left untreated, can lead to abscess formation.

When it comes to medical issues, cats are infamous for being quite subtle. Anal gland disorders in cats might manifest as decreased activity, excessive grooming of the base of the tail or the abdomen, or the skin surrounding the anus becoming inflamed and irritating. Another sign might be pooping outside the litterbox. This is because defecating causes pain, and cats frequently link pain with place. As a result, when it aches to defecate in the litterbox, they blame the litterbox and go on to another location.

If your cat is pooping outside the litterbox, the first thing you should do is bring him in for a checkup. Many behavioral difficulties in cats are caused by an underlying medical condition, and if the medical condition can be resolved, the behavioral issue will be resolved as well. If the anal glands are normal, other conditions may be causing the issue, which we can deal with as well.

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Why do we propose frequent wellness examinations and screening tests for your pet?

Why do we propose frequent wellness examinations and screening tests for your pet?

by | Feb 4, 2022 | General wellness

You want your furry buddy to be as happy and healthy as possible as a pet parent. Most pet owners are aware of the annual vaccines that your physician recommends, and they maintain their pet’s insurance up to date. Your vaccination visit, however, is more than just a chance to get your pet vaccinated; it’s also a vital time to offer your pet a comprehensive check-up with a wellness checkup.

What exactly is a wellness examination?

One of our staff members will do a complete examination of your pet from head to tail, and everything in between. A weight check is usually included in a wellness assessment.

Checking the back of the eye with a particular device is one of the exams we undertake. This allows us to check for cataracts as well as the health of the retina, which can be a sign that blood pressure isn’t too high. We’ll also look for symptoms of infection in your pet’s ears and evaluate their mouth for any loose, broken, or unhealthy teeth. Your veterinarian will examine all four limbs and manipulate each joint for evidence of arthritis, stiffness, or discomfort, as well as any swollen lymph nodes throughout the body.

A stethoscope is also an important aspect of the wellness assessment. Your veterinarian will examine your pet’s heart for any murmurs and to ensure that the pace and rhythm are normal. They’ll also inspect your pet’s gums for pinkness and listen to their lungs and respiration. These tests provide a thorough evaluation of your pet’s circulatory system.

When your veterinarian squeezes your pet’s tummy, you might question how much they can truly feel. It is possible to feel the kidneys and bladder, as well as portions of the stomach, liver, and intestines, in many pets, especially those who are lean or of a healthy weight. Finally, the doctor will examine your dog’s bottom and genitals, as well as their temperature and anal glands, if necessary.

What are the advantages of a wellness examination?

Wellness exams help your veterinarian to detect any potential health problems as early as possible. Many diseases are better curable if they are identified early, and weight checks might detect a little amount of unwanted weight increase or reduction before it becomes visible.

You may also share any issues you have with your veterinarian at the wellness examination session. Your veterinarian will ask you a few questions about your pet’s general health, appetite, drinking habits, and toileting, and you will be allowed to add any information about your pet’s health and behavior that has been bothering you.

Another advantage of a wellness assessment is that one of our veterinarians will be able to discuss with you the many alternatives for preventative treatment, such as parasite management. Whether you bring a poo sample to your visit, the staff will be able to analyze it to discover if your pet has any intestinal parasites. They can then suggest a treatment plan.

What may a wellness screening reveal?

Heart murmur

If your dog has a cardiac murmur, your veterinarian will examine the area of the chest where it sounds the loudest. This will help determine which section of the heart is affected. The murmur is loudest on the left side of the chest in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Dachshunds, Miniature Poodles, and other small breed dogs with Mitral Valve Disease. If your dog has Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia, which is fairly rare, the murmur will be loudest on the right side.

If your veterinarian detects a murmur in your dog, they will evaluate the volume of the murmur on a scale of 1 to 6 and may order a blood test, x-ray, or heart scan to provide them with further information. If your puppy has a heart murmur, this is normal and will go away as they grow. However, certain puppy murmurs are an indicator that the heart hasn’t formed properly, and more testing may be required.

If your cat has a heart murmur, your veterinarian will seek for other symptoms that may point to the source of the heart problem. For example, they will monitor the respiratory rate to check whether it is faster than normal and if there is more work involved in the breathing than usual. Both of these symptoms might point to fluid around the lungs, which may be connected to the heart. They will also feel around your cat’s neck to discover whether their thyroid gland is enlarged, as excessive amounts of thyroid hormone cause cardiac difficulties in hyperthyroidism. If the veterinarian detects a murmur, he or she will most likely order a blood test and maybe x-rays of the chest.

Even if your pet does not have a murmur, they should be evaluated on a regular basis and may benefit from screening ultrasound scans and blood testing if they are prone to cardiac issues. Dobermans, which are inclined to Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and British Shorthair cats, which are predisposed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, are two breeds that are predisposed to cardiac diseases.

Certain treatments for Mitral Valve Disease have now been shown to be effective even before symptoms appear, so if you own one of the susceptible breeds and they have a heart murmur, you should get their heart examined to determine if they might benefit from early treatment.

Obesity

At each check-up, your veterinarian will be able to assess your pet’s weight and detect any major changes early. This will allow you to discuss your pet’s food and exercise routine, as well as receive advice on how to assist your pet lose or gain weight as needed. Remember that obesity may lead to a variety of ailments, including diabetes and arthritis, so keeping track of your pet’s weight is essential.

Dental disease

Your veterinarian may discover that your dog or cat’s teeth have a lot of tartar on them, or that the teeth are diseased or unstable. Remember that dogs and cats may get toothache, but they don’t usually display the indications of pain that humans would anticipate. If your veterinarian detects dental illness, they may recommend an anesthetic inspection of the mouth, as well as x-rays, scaling and polishing, and extractions if necessary.

Lumps

Your veterinarian may be able to feel certain lumps and bumps during the wellness assessment. These may be warts or skin tags and are not cause for concern, but if your veterinarian sees more significant lumps, a biopsy sample may be taken to determine whether surgery to remove the lump is required.

Arthritis

Your veterinarian may discover that one or more of your pet’s joints are creaky, stiff, or painful during the examination. Whether this is the case, they may recommend x-rays to rule out arthritis or a trial of anti-inflammatory medications to see if their mobility improves.

What can I do to ensure my pet’s health?

The most essential thing you can do to keep your pet healthy is to stay up with yearly vaccines and to use parasite treatments on a regular basis. If you supply your veterinarian with a fecal sample from your pet on a regular basis, they will be able to determine if the parasite therapy you are administering is appropriate and effective.

How often should my pet have a wellness exam?

At the very least, your pet should undergo a wellness assessment at their yearly immunization visit. If you have a pet whose breed is susceptible to a certain ailment, or if your pet is currently suffering from a long-term condition, it is advised that they get a wellness examination more often.

Senior pet wellness exams

Your dog or cat is considered a senior if he or she is above the age of seven or eight years. A senior dog or cat health exam should be conducted on a more regular basis than it was when they were younger. Because your pet’s health might change more quickly as they age, a wellness assessment every three to six months is recommended. A screening blood test to examine the condition of your pet’s liver, kidneys, and other internal organs may be included in a senior wellness visit.

Frequently asked questions…

What exactly does a canine health checkup entail?

A canine wellness exam will involve a weight check, a comprehensive physical examination from head to tail, and a detailed history from the owner on the pet’s food, exercise regimen, toileting, and any issues they may have. Your veterinarian will use this information to propose any supplements, preventive medications, parasite treatments, and other screening tests or additional investigation that may be required.

How often should a dog’s health be checked?

A wellness exam’s suggested frequency is determined by a number of factors. An yearly wellness assessment should suffice if your dog is young, fit, and healthy, and you have no queries or worries. Wellness checkups should be conducted more regularly, every three to six months, if your dog is senior or a breed that is prone to certain health concerns (for example, Dobermans and Cocker Spaniels are prone to Dilated Cardiomyopathy).

How much does a wellness checkup for a pet cost?

The price of a pet health exam varies significantly from one clinic to the next. Remember that your pet’s yearly booster vaccine includes a thorough health assessment, ensuring that your pet gets a full MOT at least once a year.

Why is a wellness exam necessary?

A pet wellness exam allows veterinarians to spot signs of illness early and instigate treatment or advice on prevention as needed. It also gives you up-to-date information on your pet’s health and any steps you should take to ensure they maintain good health. If your pet hasn’t been checked over for a while, give our reception team a ring to book a wellness exam.

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