Boris presented to Uni Vets Camden for blood glucose monitoring which is an important part to help manage his diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the pancreas does not make enough insulin to allow glucose to exit the bloodstream and be used by the body. Dogs with diabetes can show clinical signs such as…
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FIV – How to protect your cat
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) attacks and weakens the immune system, making our furry friends more susceptible to other common diseases. The most common way for a cat to get FIV is via deep bite wounds from other cats that already have the disease (i.e. FIV-positive cats). FIV is unlikely to spread between cats in casual,…
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What to expect
What to expect when expecting! This is the beautiful mum ‘Cali’, who recently gave birth to 4 healthy kittens. Cali was brought into the clinic as her owner was concerned she had not finished giving birth. It was a particularly hot day and Cali had an elevated respiratory rate and was occasionally panting. After a…
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Storm phobias in dogs
Storm Phobias in Dogs Late Summer can be stressful for dogs who are afraid or anxious during thunderstorms. It’s a common problem, and the reason for it isn’t really well known. It may be the loud noise of the thunder, changes in barometric pressure, discomfort in the ears or simply an inherited trait for it. Storm phobias…
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