by Seb Owen | Aug 27, 2020 | Cat, Dog, Equine, Exotics, News, Omnicardio, Omnicondro, Omnicutis, Omnimatrix, Omniomega, Omniotic, Small Animals
A to Z we are here for you! Vita’s Alphabet of Animal Health A – Arthritis. Extremely common in companion animals, this condition affects four out of five older dogs. Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease and the earlier signs can be more subtle. Take a look...
by Tara Evans | Jul 9, 2020 | Cat, Dog, Equine, Exotics, News, Small Animals
Pet First Aid – Do you know what to do? It’s always good to be prepared, especially if your pet requires first aid. Knowing what to do and having a first aid kit to hand helps you to respond calmly and effectively if your pet is injured or unwell. Ensure your vet’s...
by Tara Evans | Jun 8, 2020 | News, Omnimatrix, Small Animals
Flystrike in rabbits What is flystrike in rabbits? Flystrike (myiasis) occurs when damp fur – often due to damaged skin or soiled by urine or faeces – attracts the green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata). The fly can lay up to 200 eggs on the skin which hatch...
by Tara Evans | May 4, 2020 | Cat, Dog, Equine, Exotics, News, Small Animals
Four ways to boost wellbeing for you and your pet We can always benefit from a little wellbeing boost. It has been proven that having pets improves our mental and physical wellbeing including reducing blood pressure, lowering stress levels and improving our mood....
by Tara Evans | Apr 2, 2020 | Cat, Dog, News, Omniotic, Small Animals
Ear Disease in Dogs, Cats and Rabbits If head shaking and ear scratching is something you notice with your pet, they may be suffering with ear disease. These clever structures are built for purpose, but what happens when your pet gets an ear infection? The ear canal...
by Tara Evans | Feb 3, 2020 | Exotics, News, Omnimatrix, Small Animals
Wound Healing in reptiles Wounds in reptiles are often more difficult to treat than those in mammals due to their physiological and anatomical differences. There are many causes of wounds in reptiles and healing can be slower and more dependent on environmental...
