What is BOAS?
BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. This syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats can lead to severe respiratory distress.
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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, resulting in the level of glucose in the blood being too high or too low. Glucose is a crucial source of energy for cells and tissues in the body, and its levels are normally tightly controlled by the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas.
Ear problems in dogs encompass inflammation and a range of infections and accompanying symptoms. In this article, At Boundary Vets, we will delve into the factors that commonly contribute to these problems.
At Boundary Vets we have created a detailed guide offering potential solutions if your dog begins to experience incontinence in their later years.
You may be wondering how you are going to be able to exercise your dog if you are unable to leave your home. There are many ways that you can keep your pet active whilst at home and keeping them mentally exercised will help to balance this.
If your dog was ever to slip their collar, find a way out of your garden, be stolen or simply get lost on a walk – dog microchipping can help bring you back together.
If you are not planning on breeding from your pet, neutering at a relatively young age can be beneficial both behaviourally and for physical health later in life.
‘Prevention is better than cure’ – with fleas, this can be very true!
Dogs are at risk of contracting parasites as they are ever-present in our environment, but you can keep your pet safe by regularly providing them with tick, flea and worm treatment.
Worming your dog regularly will not only benefit them, but also you and the other people around them.
