by Bob Hesketh | Dec 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Hidden in your Christmas goodies this year is a hidden killer … the humble raisin. Not just raisins, but all forms of grapes, whether whole, dry or cooked, including currants and sultanas. Why are raisins poisonous? It’s not very well understood why raisins and grapes...
by Bob Hesketh | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Obesity is very common in dogs and cats, and in my clinic, about half of all dogs and cats are either overweight or obese, and there is no doubt that this incidence is increasing, and in many ways mirrors the increase in obesity in the human population. This is a big...
by Bob Hesketh | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
Most of us have been enjoying the fabulous summer weather this year, but over the past week it’s been cloudier, and much more humid. This is ideal for fleas to breed, and I’m expecting a big upsurge in flea cases over the coming days and weeks. While they...
by Bob Hesketh | Jun 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
It’s now almost the middle of June, and even in our normally murky part of Fife we’ve been having some glorious sunshine. While the sunny weather makes it nice to get down to the beach or up onto the hills with our four legged friends, weather like this...
by Bob Hesketh | Apr 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
Hooray! The sun is shining, and the winter appears to finally be behind us. Many of us are taking our four legged friends walking in the hills, but the rising temperatures can only mean one thing: Its tick season! Ticks can spread a whole raft of diseases, but in our...
by Bob Hesketh | Dec 19, 2017 | Uncategorised
Christmas is almost upon us. The presents are all wrapped, the tree and decorations are up. But Christmas can be a dangerous time for our little companions, so remember … Cats will climb the Christmas Tree Dogs will open your presents Eat your...
